Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] 2] Costas Paris, Parmy Olson, and Sarah McFarlane, “ Ship Stuck in Suez Canal Heightens Pressure on Global Supply Chain ,” The Wall Street Journal, 24 March 2021. [3]

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. In 2021, organizations will look to further capitalize on their investments by realizing additional cost benefits. It’s the reason organizations are accelerating their digital transformations,” he said.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 21, 2021

1] The fourth revolution is being driven by data. He observes, “For many manufacturing and supply chain organizations, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted multiple shortcomings in their data management strategies. ” Data and Advanced Analytics in Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 revolution. In fact, it already is.”

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

This lack of connectivity has meant that procurement teams are not able to collaborate with other departments as they cannot get access to essential data, such as a bill of materials from a PLM system when a new product is being developed. Read the Hackett Group’s 2021 Procurement Insights report. Interested in learning more?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2021

In the area of big data, geological features are often used to depict the enormity of the data involved. ” Alexandrov and Vesselinov write, “A seemingly bottomless ocean of ‘big data’ has flooded our world. The features that SmartTensors extracts are explainable and understandable chunks of data.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Media sources are filled with prognostication. Here are some data that support my view. However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys. In reality, 2021 and 2022 rates increased by multiples of the average over the four prior years.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” 2021: A Year of Continued Disruption…for All Industries. Build a framework for the integration of better data, better decision making and better insights.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

While organizations continue to utilize low-cost regions like Asia, they are also employing strategies like “Asia plus one” or “China plus one” where they develop secondary sources in another region or another country to provide some insurance against regional or geopolitical disruption.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

UK electronics manufacturers have seen a sales revenue lift of 30% in 2021 vs 2020, outpacing the average performance of manufacturers of 24%, according to data from a soon-to-be released Unleashed State of Manufacturing report. The report analyses over 79,000 data points from UK manufacturers that use Unleashed software.

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Logility

DECEMBER 21, 2021

21, 2021 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced a winner of Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers award. Logility recognized for moving the food and beverage supply chain forward efficiently. ATLANTA – Dec.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] In many ways, the economy is now driven by data. ”[4].

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Our 2021 Annual Report is here! Covered topics included the supply chain tumult of 2021, trends affecting key commodities like aluminum, silicon, and cobalt, and the evolving risk landscape for reshoring, cybersecurity, ESG issues, and more. Download our 2021 Annual Report. The post Resilinc’s 2021 Annual Report is live!

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation. Automation.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2020

decline in US market size expected for 2020, according to IbisWorld data. Whether 2021 will see a return to previous growth trends (2.7% Here are three key medical device manufacturing challenges that will affect the industry in 2021. Regulations and Medical Device Manufacturing in 2021.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

He has extensive experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution space, as he was recognized as a Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive in 2021, 2022, & 2023. The company utilizes AI, data harmonization, and decision support to help companies achieve supply chain resiliency and improve bottom lines.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2021

BOSTON, March 17, 2021 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, is proud to announce that ToolsGroup Director of Professional Services for Europe, Michael Haiber, and Vice President of Professional Services, Stefano Novati, were both named 2021 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Following on the heels of COVID-19, port closures, labor shortages and geopolitical conflict, climate change-related events are emerging as a significant source of supply chain disruption. The post Climate Change: Yet Another Source of Global Supply Chain Risk and Disruption appeared first on Supply Chain Nation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The peak disruption was in December 2021. To side-step this issue, build planning processes to use market data. Abandon the processes focused on multiple layers of meetings to improve collaboration of organizations that are not aligned, but focused on transactional data. Build in-market sourcing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

Source: IDC 2021—Digital Analysis: Manufacturing. Source: IDC Manufacturing Iansights APeJ Industry 4-0 Survey. From a technology perspective the biggest challenge that industrial organisations have, is integrating operational data sources. Decisions can be made quickly based on accurate data.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Leading Procurement organizations who had the right procurement processes and supply chain technologies in place were able to mitigate the impact of that disruption by staying agile and providing businesses with the supply chain data they needed to make rapid, informed business-decisions. It’s critical to be vigilant.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The basis of our 2022 predictions were our belief that the 2021 predictions theme of Renewal was shifting toward one of Reexamination of business process practices and decision-making needs. Our stated belief was that the multi-industry supply chain challenges of 2021 would not abate and would linger in some cases into 2023.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A vaccine won’t magically eradicate the coronavirus; instead, it will take the vaccine coupled with additional widespread safety measures to usher in a ‘new normal’ – optimistically, by Q3 of 2021. The prevailing effects of COVID-19 are uncertainty and disruption; the key to planning ahead for 2021 will be to analyze the effects of 2020.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. to 0.85 (Source: ShipBob ). One of the most prominent shifts has been sourcing patterns. The key takeaway?

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

From demand planning to manufacturing to trade promotion optimization, data is essential for almost every aspect of consumer packaged goods (CPG) company operations. To avoid diving blindly into new endeavors and wasting resources by consequence, CPG brands need sales and media data to direct and inform their alterations.”[1]

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Stord

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Many of the trends and changes we expect to see in 2021 are largely driven by the supply chain weaknesses and gaps identified in 2020. These brands were relying on 3PLs more than ever to handle the increased supply chain complexity, which in turn meant layering their technology stacks on top of one another, creating data and planning siloes.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. So if you have a thirst for knowledge, here’s all you need to know about food industry trends for 2021. Consumer trends in food industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 23, 2021

What is Big Data? SQL and Big Data article and permission to publish here provided by Cristina Par. A well-optimized supply chain can deliver a wealth of benefits to businesses, and achieving this is easier when you turn to tech solutions designed to process large volumes of data. Data unification unlocks actionable insights.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

.” The key to supply chain transformation, they insist, is capturing, analyzing, and utilizing data. “By mining this data for operational insights,” they write, “[companies] can continuously optimize systems and processes throughout the organization. Managing Big Data Better. ” Trend 4.

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

So what are the food processing trends to watch out for in 2021? While the rolling out of the Covid-19 vaccine is highly positive and experts anticipate the pandemic will be largely over by the end of 2021, precautions remain in place and that makes safety a key and hugely important trend for the next 12 months. Near-shoring.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues with our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. October 8, 2021.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

From Q3 2021 to early 2022, Freightos Air Index China-U.S. Source: Freightos Air Index The Commercial and Ethical Impact Beyond the underlying costs, U.S. He’s obsessed with marketing, data storytelling (it’s a thing!) This influx of e-commerce goods has kept air cargo rates elevated. and bakes really good cookies.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Looking for solutions to achieve quick wins, such as automating the sourcing process or the contract management process can drive these initiatives forward. . The post 2021 Will Give Way to Big Changes in Supply Chain Practices appeared first on Ivalua.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While getting personal protection equipment was difficult, 2021 was an even more challenging time for the supply chain team. But in 2021, “all of a sudden there were just completely random shortages that occurred with no warning.” But in 2021, “all of a sudden there were just completely random shortages that occurred with no warning.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 20, 2022

After fairly stable pricing in the early months of COVID’s supply chain journey , the indicative spot rate to ship a forty foot container from China and East Asia to the US West Coast increased 14X from less than $1,500 per container pre-COVID to more than $20,000 in September 2021. Between May and September of 2021 alone rates tripled.

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