Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. Sometimes CPG manufacturers take the lead and sometimes consumers take the lead. Most business consultants today urge CPG manufacturers and retailers to become consumer-centric and demand-driven.

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The Network Effect

MAY 22, 2020

The post The Consumer-Direct Strategy: Why You Need to Strengthen Your Direct-to-Consumer Channels appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2020

Along with most companies in consumer products…). Let’s start the discussion by reviewing aggregate results from consumer manufacturers. As a result, complexity increases without a focus on value for the end consumer. The post Decline In Performance in Consumer Products. Let me explain. My conclusion? Focus on Inputs.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Inflation in the grocery sector has remained stubbornly high and consumers are changing their behavior in response. ”[1] Neil Saunders , managing director of GlobalData Retail, told Silverstein, “Consumers are far from depressed, but neither are they in a celebratory mood. However, value is a subjective concept.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C). The trend of CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C) is on the rise. Consumer-Oriented Demand Planning. Segmenting Stores and Products. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has become front and center for both consumers and brands in an effort to reduce the impact and effect of climate change. While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care? Does this matter to the consumer? And this is a resounding yes.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Back in the era of general stores, decisions about which products were available to consumers were primarily made by store owners. ”[1] Since stores were small and shelf space limited, consumer product choice was basically a take-it-or-leave-it scenario. As a result, many consumers discovered store private-label products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

Survey Says: 86% of Consumers Willing to Delay E-commerce Delivery in Favor of Sustainability Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. consumers on their sustainable shopping opinions and behaviors.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

As discussed below, the shared metaverse will be an interesting environment in which consumers and enterprises interact. Collecting this data in the real world is often very expensive, time-consuming, sometimes dangerous — and in some cases, virtually impossible. ” The Consumer Metaverse. The Enterprise Metaverse.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

As discussed below, the shared metaverse will be an interesting environment in which consumers and enterprises interact. Collecting this data in the real world is often very expensive, time-consuming, sometimes dangerous — and in some cases, virtually impossible. ” The Consumer Metaverse. The Enterprise Metaverse.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

More freight costs, higher consumer costs. Consumer behavior during the pandemic has pushed demand beyond the available supply, resulting in product shortages and inflated prices for shoppers. But these retailers also report having low inventories, meaning fewer products in stock for consumers due to the supply chain mess. .

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Why Network Optimization Is the Key to Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain Resiliency It has been a few years since the onset of the pandemic exposed the tragic consequences of supply chain fragility within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. However, we might not be out of the weeds just yet.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 19, 2022

Time and again pundits have insisted that some changes in consumer behavior brought about by the pandemic are likely to last. Even before the pandemic, consumers were trending towards more online shopping — making the digital path to purchase and omnichannel operations important for manufacturers and retailers.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

By Peter Ibarra (pictured) Head of Adtech Solutions, Amperity The post Third party cookies, AI and consumer privacy – What’s new? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Consumers’ Growing Impact on the Food & Beverage Value Chain Is the phrase “going shopping” even used anymore? The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. The consumer’s impact on the value chain has been huge. Consumers’ tastes have changed.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the big debates during the pandemic was whether new consumer shopping behaviors would be permanent or whether consumers would revert to old shopping behaviors once they felt safe to venture back into public. McKinsey & Company analysts conclude, “For most US consumers, the answer seems to be ‘both.’

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Enterra Insights

MAY 17, 2021

Among other changes the COVID-19 pandemic wrought on the business landscape, was how consumers made their purchases and what they bought. Prior to the pandemic, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers often placed the greatest stress on the goods they sold, today the focus has turned to the consumer.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Both consumers and enterprises in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector are taking notice. Analysts at NielsenIQ observe, “Positive consumer sentiment toward sustainability has been growing for more than a decade, but the impact of purchasing preferences has yet to inspire a green revolution within the retail industry.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2022

The past couple of years have been — to say the least — interesting for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. As Erik Larson ( @erikdlarson ), Founder and CEO of Cloverpop, observes, “The consumer packaged goods industry is experiencing unprecedented change. ” Data and Decision-making. Footnotes. [1] 8] Michael C.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. The logistics landscape has been completely transformed with consumer expectations driving next day and same-day delivery across industries. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the world of consumer goods and home and lifestyle, today’s fast-moving consumer trends demand fast delivery and quality at the lowest possible cost—for which lean programs in manufacturing are paramount. Out with the old. Lean into digital collaboration.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2022

Consumers adapted and anticipated a return to more typical conditions for purchasing CPG items. Read more It’s Now 2022: Are Consumers Growing Tired of Supply Chain Shortages and Rising Costs? The post It’s Now 2022: Are Consumers Growing Tired of Supply Chain Shortages and Rising Costs?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 25, 2022

Achieving a higher level of maturity in supply chain planning can yield significant benefits for all industry segments, from food and beverage producers, packing companies and consumer products.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By Jessica Sweet (pictured) Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com The post How Packaging Influences Consumer Perception And Boosts Sales appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Due to the pandemic, e-commerce growth accelerated and manufacturers’ interest in direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer sales also increased. Direct-to-consumer strategies add a third party (the consumer) to relationships traditionally restricted to brands and retailers. ”[1].

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the continued growth of e-commerce, last mile delivery has become more important than ever for consumers and more complex and challenging for shippers. The last mile is also unpredictable, with delivery destinations and timelines unknown until a consumer places an order. What is Last Mile Delivery?

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The Network Effect

JUNE 2, 2020

The post The Consumer-Direct Strategy Part 2: How to Strengthen Your Direct to Consumer Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

2] As a result of this change in consumer behavior, manufacturers of all sorts of goods have started to take notice. ”[3] His answer, “Over the past five years, they’ve all started or expanded a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce strategy and sell (some or all products) directly to their customers online. ”[4].

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Enterra Insights

JULY 29, 2021

As a result, some experts are wondering what effect this trend will have on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. They are: “How much of consumers’ altered spending behavior over the last year is permanent? Even before the pandemic hit, younger consumers demonstrated less brand loyalty than older generations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

The post Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Needs & “WMS-Plus” Propel Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Demand appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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