Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. Steven Manifold, Chief Marketing Officer at Ubisense, believes the revolution has also been slowed by a lack of understanding on the part of supply chain professionals. Some of those benefits are discussed below.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency was the primary focus of most supply chain operations. I’m not implying that efficiency no longer matters — it obviously does — but a disrupted supply chain can’t be efficient. Severe disruptions during the pandemic changed that focus to resiliency. Here’s the rub.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. This article will discuss the opportunity generated from the explosion of supply chain planning data and the necessity for digital supply chain transformation.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For the past several months, supply chains have received more press than they have in a long time — maybe ever. Supply chains are in trouble. Marcus Jeffery, Territory Manager, UK and Ireland, at Ivanti Supply Chain, observes, “Global supply chains have been under immense pressure over the past year.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 27, 2021

But for this high SKU count industry where demand is as unpredictable as New England weather, the condition of many consumer goods supply chains is far from rosy. But for this high SKU count industry where demand is as unpredictable as New England weather, the condition of many consumer goods supply chains is far from rosy.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 22, 2019

Now that more companies are embracing supply chain planning productivity and automation, many firms are asking which processes they should automate. Gartner says that the attitude towards supply chain planning productivity and automation has changed dramatically. Conscious supply chain planning at the top.

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QAD

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This October, I was invited to take part in a discussion panel, Leading a Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation at Speed at the Industry IoT SCM Leaders Forum in Germany. The focus was on the twin aims of supply chain digital transformation and sustainability.

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

Why supply chain digital transformation is essential Companies improve their efficiency and agility to be more competitive. Recent efforts for automation and digitalization is no different than accomplished in the past. In the past it would take us hours to produce a blog. This was done within seconds.

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2024

Things like customers changing orders, ingredients and supplies coming in late or even a packing line randomly going down for a short period of time was called a disruption. These disruptions are occurring more and more frequently and wreaking havoc on all aspects of food and beverage manufacturing operations, especially the supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 2, 2023

Smart factories are growing in prominence as continued supply chain disruptions and pressures from the 4 th Industrial Revolution make embracing technology a necessity for manufacturers. For manufacturers to remain competitive, adopting more IoT technologies into their supply chain is key.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 7, 2022

That is the basic premise behind the Internet of Things (IoT) — getting machines to exchange information so things can improve. That is the basic premise behind the Internet of Things (IoT) — getting machines to exchange information so things can improve. That is certainly the case for the supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 25, 2017

This blog first appeared in Supply Chain Matters. It is the second in a series on how companies can build foundational service parts planning technology to prepare for the Internet of Things (IoT). Considering a leap to an IoT enabled service management business model will likely expose this weakness.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

It involves the integration of digital technologies into manufacturing and industrial processes that can communicate, analyse, and act upon information. Manufacturers have started integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) into the production plant via sensors. Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Industry 4.0

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. The report brings clarity to key industry questions such as How important is having digital yard management capabilities in helping you achieve transportation objectives?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Many analysts believe, however, that time for caution has passed when it comes to digital supply chain transformation. Nevertheless, “wait and see” seems to be the position of many supply chain professionals. analytics) to improve supply chain processes. servomechanisms) and software (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2022

1] When it comes to supply chain operations, this principle certainly holds true. 1] When it comes to supply chain operations, this principle certainly holds true. Knowing what’s happening in your supply chain is vital. Knowing what’s happening in your supply chain is vital.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction. The customer.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 24, 2017

Without digital oversight and assistance, your supply chain could be “leaking” time-sensitive opportunities for profit and stability, turning away customers frustrated by a lack of timely inventory. With buyers demanding transparency – particularly in eCommerce – the need for something better was clear.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In the linear supply chain model, where each step is dependent on the one before it, the customer sits at the end of the model and the business focus is on processes with an unrealistic expectation for customer satisfaction. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog. Put the customer at the centre.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Embracing the changes brought forth by technology in today’s world of digitization hasn’t harmed anyone, provided they haven’t misused or exploited the resource. For example, manufacturers and production supervisors can consider roping in digital systems that can help them to monitor productivity, growth, and shortcomings simultaneously.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 19, 2020

The ultimate goal of a digital twin is to be a real-time, virtual replica of a physical product, process, or system. The digital twin approach is becoming a popular technique for addressing operational challenges. Digital twins in the supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 3, 2022

A modern ERP software platform provides this foundation, serving as a central source of truth for financials, operations, and the supply chain — essentially every aspect of a manufacturing or distribution business. But not just any ERP platform will do. Here’s why it’s critical to upgrade your ERP software: Operations.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As the supply chain crisis enters yet another year, demand volatility continues to reach unprecedented heights. Let’s take a look at what demand shaping is and why it could be critical to your supply chain. The answer is, both yes and no. What Is Demand Shaping? Influence Demand with these Demand Shaping Techniques.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2022

A recent report by SYSPRO reveals that while at least 47 percent of businesses invested in sensors, IoT or IIoT, the main solution for manufacturers and distributors to thrive regardless of foreign conditions is to rethink and realign their supply chain to engineer a bounce-back.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Study shows most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, and fear of change is the biggest roadblock. By George Fowler, group vice president, Spinnaker Supply Chain. Has your company initiated a digital transformation initiative? Change is a huge obstacle to digital transformation.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Despite the disruptions of the past years, there are some emerging key trends in Supply Chains that provide both challenges but also opportunities for manufacturers. The momentum towards more sustainable supply chains is coming from many directions. REQUIRED SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES. Sustainability.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

However, technology options are available for manufacturers to use that can help digitalize their operations without the expense (not to mention production downtime) of plant upgrades. 4IR has evolved from the previous three stages of the Industrial Revolution, and is the stage where the physical, digital and biological worlds merge.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2021

This is especially true in the supply chain arena. Mike Uskert, managing vice president and chief of research for Gartner’s supply chain research practice, writes, “The transformation and digitalization of supply chains has been an ongoing evolution for years.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 24, 2017

Without digital oversight and assistance, your supply chain could be “leaking” time-sensitive opportunities for profit and stability, turning away customers frustrated by a lack of timely inventory. With buyers demanding transparency – particularly in eCommerce – the need for something better was clear.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In manufacturing, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the technology that will allow companies to purposely instrument their equipment and products to collect data and then use it to improve, experiment and develop value. What is IoT and IIoT? IIoT refers to the usage in areas such as manufacturing plants and supply chains.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Better yet, they can proactively plan for potential disruption internally and throughout their supply chain, able to predict responses and recover quickly. Better yet, they can proactively plan for potential disruption internally and throughout their supply chain, able to predict responses and recover quickly.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 21, 2020

Editors here at the Digital Supply Chain Collaborator blog noted a striking contrast when reviewing this issue. Cloud TMS breaks down silos and enables easy collaboration between all stakeholders – sales, supply chain logistics, finance, executive leadership.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 18, 2021

With vaccines being rolled out, infection rates coming down, and an end of the pandemic within sight, it’s time to talk seriously about the new normal and how it will affect supply chains. Digital Supply Chains and the New Normal. Over the past year there has been a lot of talk about the “new normal.”

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