GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. But, the most significant impacts of 2017 will be felt in these four areas. .

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

The blockchain has the potential to transform the supply chain and disrupt the way we produce, market, purchase and consume our goods. Cheng-Shorland explains, “Supply chain is driven in large part by the procurement process. Everything moves through the process based on the procurement contract.”

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. Meanwhile, failure to notify consumers about out-of-stock items during purchase could result in the permanent loss of a customer. Nothing is more frustrating than ordering an item only to discover that it will not ship for weeks afterward.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

That’s where forecasting and predictive analytics come into play. Predictive analytics involve techniques like data mining and machine learning to predict future trends from past and current data. You might be asking yourself: What is the difference between traditional forecasting and predictive analytics?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Some of the momentum was created by the rising importance of social media.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Logility Acquires Halo Business Intelligence to Expand Advanced Analytics. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. Shipping firm Clarksons braces for data leak after refusing to pay hacker (The Guardian).

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2019

Even when a consumer concludes making an in-store purchase is their best option, they are likely to have used their smartphone to search for other options or to compare prices. The digital path to purchase is becoming the norm for many consumers and both retailers and manufacturers are taking notice. Customer service.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

”[3] He adds: “ Analyzing the customer lifecycle allows you to better prepare your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to turn one-time purchasers into loyal promoters. Meanwhile, manufacturers have been passing along higher costs to the end consumer, who appears to be taking note and shifting their shopping behavior.”

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. ”[3] They go on to note, “A traditional ERP simply cannot keep pace with the rate of change and the need to innovate and optimize quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Trucking Companies Boost Big-Rig Orders on Rising Shipping Demand (WSJ – sub. As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. Apparently, the new surcharges UPS implemented to help smooth out shipping volume this holiday season haven’t worked too well. Just ask UPS and Walmart.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2019

Reporting on this development, Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) and Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) write, “Looking to cut inventory while meeting e-commerce demands, the retailer wants more of the goods it orders delivered on time and in full. Walmart recently made headlines when it toughened delivery demands for its suppliers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Real estate journalist Will Parker ( @_willparker_ ) reports, “The last mile in the e-commerce delivery process looks like a windfall for real-estate owners. He writes, “[To help last mile operations, innovators have developed] concepts such as dark stores, gray stores, or drop shipping to make the delivery process more dynamic.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Real estate journalist Will Parker ( @_willparker_ ) reports, “The last mile in the e-commerce delivery process looks like a windfall for real-estate owners. He writes, “[To help last mile operations, innovators have developed] concepts such as dark stores, gray stores, or drop shipping to make the delivery process more dynamic.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

UPS Forecasts Another Record-Breaking Holiday Shipping Season. Manhattan Associates Reports Solid Third Quarter Performance. Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results. DCLI to Purchase TRAC Intermodal’s Domestic Chassis Fleet. Alphabet looks to snowy Michigan to test self-driving cars (Reuters).

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Right now, we are seeing a shift away from the big box brand purchasing that defined the spring of 2020 to food trends more in line with what we have seen over the past several years. plant-based and cell-based meat companies in the past 10 years — $13 billion of it in 2017 and 2018.” Increased Sourcing Transparency .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Whatever your Industry you should be able to make comparisons to competitors, do benchmarking, and even compare yourself on key metrics across industries. Lean for instance is equally applicable in Supply Chain as it is in Manufacturing or anywhere else. Promoting Supply Chain Value.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

That said, as we’ll see in the other trends in this report, COVID-19 has also been a transformational turning point. Some examples of this are: PepsiCo , which recently launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com to ship its products straight to people’s homes. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales in the US alone grew 45.5%

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Two years ago it was reported by CNBC that the inability to efficiently manage inventory cost retailers $1.75 In fact, at the end of 2017 there are still retailers and manufacturers using clipboards and paper to fulfill an online order. What are businesses planning to do to manage losses this year? trillion dollars.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2019

”[1] In simpler times, shoppers would return items to the stores in which they were purchased — often exchanging them for other items (a win-win for both the consumer and the retailer). Happy Returns forecasts that the value of returned goods will rise from $350 billion in 2017 to $550 billion by 2020 in the US. Some 61% of U.S.

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Elementum

AUGUST 22, 2017

However, one month shy of its expected launch in September, reports claim that Apple is facing production issues regarding the iPhone 8 and its release could be delayed by three to four weeks. Foxconn, an electronics manufacturing company, is currently in charge of 95% of Apple’s OLED iPhone orders , and a small volume of 4.7-inch

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 20, 2022

However, consumers have been making bold efforts to protect the environment since 2017, and many retailers have made little to no changes. According to a study conducted by Cone Communications: 87% of customers are confessing that they will purchase a product because a company advocated for an issue they cared about. Product Packaging.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. Shipping with Amazon. This morning in the Wall Street Journal , Laura Stevens reports that “Amazon is preparing to launch a delivery service for businesses, positioning it to directly compete with United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.”

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. “Blockchain is more than a pure electronic data interchange (EDI),” they write, “it is the backbone of digital supply chains, offering distinct advantages over today’s conventional supply chain IT infrastructure and analytics capabilities.” ”[5]. .”[6]

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

The high-revolution has given emerging markets the opportunity to become fully developed, increasing the number of consumers and manufacturers. For existing businesses and shippers, this means more competition and demand for lower costs. The role of TMS is growing more important in modern transportation and shipping.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2019

consumers expect orders, with free shipping, to arrive within three days. ” We know that data helps retailers and manufacturers learn more about us as consumers; but, we often forget that data also allows consumers to learn more about the products being offered to them. Invest in technology and analytics. Footnotes. [1]

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Developing end-to-end supply chain management software, Gravity optimizes operations, mitigates risk, and controls costs. Clients can get precise evidence about maritime traffic, including the exact location of a ship carrying what they need and when it will get to where they need it to be. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2017

2017 has been an exciting year for the tech industry and holiday shoppers alike. To provide the extra manpower needed for increased operations, 738,800 new employees were hired by retail and shipping companies. While the holidays in the US officially begin on November 1, 25% of Americans report that they start shopping before November.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. According to a report in Re/code: The trailers won’t be used to deliver packages to customer doors.

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Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability. Expedited shipping is slashed, manufacturing efficiencies soar and purchasing costs fall.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

Online commerce platform provider Shopify , often compared to Amazon in the ability to support small and mid-sized businesses create and maintain an online shipping presence, announced thi9s week its intent to acquire end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Third wave supply-chain planning software will play the machine role in the human-machine collaboration, enabling the knowledge worker to manage large amounts of data, use advanced analytics, and automate processes and decisions across the enterprise and the wider value chain. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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