Enterra Insights

MARCH 19, 2019

Numerous studies have concluded nearly half of all Internet of Things (IoT) projects end in failure. Unless you are playing baseball, batting less than.500 is not great. The failure rate demonstrates the IoT remains in its infancy and implementing it correctly remains difficult. A couple of years ago, a Cisco study concluded, “The top five challenges across all stages of an IoT implementation included time to completion, limited internal expertise, quality of data, integration across teams

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DynaSys

MARCH 19, 2019

In any area, across domains of activity, from farming to aerospace, cosmetics to mechanics, innovation should be part of the companies’ DNA. In some instances developments are forced, however for some companies it is a logical and a natural path. This concerns startup companies as well as established companies who have many years of existence and for these in particular, the challenge of maintaining an identity while moving forward is very important.

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Arkieva

MARCH 19, 2019

Stop using traditional forecast accuracy metrics to measure forecast for sporadic demand patterns. Use this method instead. How to Measure Forecast Errors in Intermittent Demand Forecasting was first posted on March 19, 2019 at 12:19 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2019

by Richard Cushing In part one of my inventory management best practices series I argue that inventory cannot be managed until it is controlled, and present the notion our general willingness to apportion blame upon unreliable data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is misplaced. This isn’t because the ERP system is flawed. Further investigation reveals that external forces—controllable forces—exert influence upon the system, skewing data to a point at which it becomes unrelia

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2019

More than ever, shippers today are feeling the pressure from both customers and carriers. While we live in an age where same-day delivery and free shipping have become customer expectations, we also live in an age where dimensional weighting and quarterly accessorial increases have become a reality from the carrier. Although this may seem like a losing battle, there is hope.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 19, 2019

Starting a career in supply chain is exciting! There’s a lot that can be learned and every day has new challenges to solve. However, it can be intimidating when you first start your career. To help ease the process, we put together eight tips to help you succeed. Say What You Want. Have you ever heard the phrase the squeaky wheel gets the grease? When entering into any career it’s important to make your goals and the projects you want to work on known.

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Stord

MARCH 19, 2019

Today, cold storage warehousing is a critical part of the supply chain for companies that ship groceries, medicine, and many other temperature-sensitive products. Finding the right facility is a difficult task for many shippers. One reason that cold storage is challenging is specialization, since warehouses have to meet a variety of requirements (like temperature or certifications) to store any given product.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 19, 2019

A question on many lips these days is: How can Digital Transformation (DX) solve my manufacturing challenges? Manufacturers are under competitive pressure to deliver better goods at lower costs. They want to reduce costs and streamline processes in their supply chains and factories. At the same time, customers are asking for more unique features […].

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2019

Inventory management in an on-demand world is one of the biggest challenges in the supply chain today. No longer is a business merely buying in bulk and selling from just a brick-and-mortar store. Customers now have the ability to buy from many places online and also expect to be able to return things easily too. Inventory management involving brick-and-mortar stores as well as eCommerce is ever-evolving and more dynamic than ever before.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 19, 2019

Did you know that, according to Bloomberg, 80% of eCommerce businesses fail within the first 18 months? One reason is a lack of focus on product fulfillment operations – the invisible function that gets orders out the door accurately and on time. Here are some common causes of eCommerce supply chain failures and how to avoid them.

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Resilinc

MARCH 19, 2019

Cyber attacks continued to grow in intensity in 2018, with alarming new trends evident. First, government agencies are now being attacked more frequently. The March 2018 attack on computers and networks in Atlanta—a major national transportation hub—was the largest successful ransomware cyber attack on a U.S. city. In the private sector, aerospace, hi-tech, life sciences, metals, mining and natural resources companies experienced cyber attacks in 2018.

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Insights Solutions Global

MARCH 19, 2019

Through some recent investments, we can see Silicon Valley's enthusiasm for investing in scooter business. But the problem is why scooter startups are suddenly worth billions? In this post, we are going to dig out the reasons behind “scooter business heat”and try to figure out what role does China play in this billion-worth business.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2019

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the March/April 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. What robots are available and should you use them in your DC? Don’t worry, contrary to the terrifying Daleks portrayed in the long-running Dr Who series, robots are not taking over the world or the universe! In reality, they are more analogous to the friendly droids of Star Wars’ 3-CPO R2-D2 and BB8, who are loyal and faithful servants to their human and non-human mast

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Insights Solutions Global

MARCH 19, 2019

Folding phone is the hottest topic recently. Though there're two giants that have released their folding phone, a key component is not well prepared yet. Click in and let's find out what it is together!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 19, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Great Sales people have wonderful characteristics and personality traits. They can light up a room, command your attention, bring big ideas to the table, and close deals with customers, all with unbridled enthusiasm. Bringing these ideas to life and delivering on commitments made to customers most often requires different but just as impressive skills and effort from the Supply Chain

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 19, 2019

It might be tempting to think that the worlds of procurement and reputational risk management are gleefully separate. What would a back-office function like procurement have to do with an organisation’s brand or public-facing exterior? Well, in the past, the answer may have been ‘very little’ But those days have gone. The truth is, even though procurement would be the last thing on the minds of many members of the public, it’s actually one of the areas that – if the worst

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MARCH 19, 2019

SupplyOn AG, provider of intelligent supply chain management solutions for the manufacturing industry, is joining forces at the Hannover Messe 2019 trade show with Bosch Rexroth and smart factory solutions specialist IoTOS GmbH to present an innovative Track&Trace solution that allows seamless, real-time tracking of customer orders from placement through to goods delivery.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2019

Have you got a Supply Chain Strategy? If you don’t have one, don’t feel bad because 60% of businesses don’t. Let me show you how I help my consulting clients put together a One-Page Supply Chain Strategy. Watch the full video below for a quick run through. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 19, 2019

How CFOs are Leveraging Intelligent Control Towers to Align Financial and Supply Chain Decision-Making.

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Insights Solutions Global

MARCH 19, 2019

Folding phone is the hottest topic recently. Though there're two giants that have released their folding phone, a key component is not well prepared yet. Click in and let's find out what it is together! The post On The Folding Phone Screen’s Supply Chain appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.

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Repl Group

MARCH 19, 2019

It’s every retail CIO’s worst nightmare – updating complex, mission-critical systems that are misunderstood or fragile. Yet technology marches on requiring retailers to deliver increasingly demanding technical solutions with an aging infrastructure. In the face of this catch-22, retailers are increasingly turning to technical experts to meld old systems with new using advanced technology.

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Insights Solutions Global

MARCH 19, 2019

Through some recent investments, we can see Silicon Valley's enthusiasm for investing in scooter business. But the problem is why scooter startups are suddenly worth billions? In this post, we are going to dig out the reasons behind “scooter business heat”and try to figure out what role does China play in this billion-worth business. The post E-scooter Business is Zooming, How Can Chinese Supply Chain Help?

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Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 19, 2019

DHL Says Regulators will not Approve Big Acquisitions, while XPO Says Stock Undermined by Short Seller Report

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2019

In this infographic we will speak to the benefits and offer up crucial steps to factory relocation. Reasons & Benefits of Factory Relocation If your business is growing, it can be a great problem to have. Although it means continuing success for your company, growth also comes with a unique set of challenges. How you.read More. The post [INFOGRAPHIC] Factory Relocation – A How to & Touch on Benefits of Relocating appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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RELEX Solutions

MARCH 19, 2019

Read PDF. The Nordic region’s leading photographic and video equipment retailer aims to improve assortment decisions, availability and customer satisfaction. Scandinavian Photo hopes to turn its picture-perfect vision for future business success into reality with the help of RELEX’s retail planning technology and expertise. Founded in 1982, the company is the go-to supplier for video and photography professionals and enthusiasts alike across the Nordics.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 19, 2019

There are many things I have seen in over 20 years in the unbelievably exciting Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Business (FMCG). There are many things I can talk about and stories I can tell. But since I was first handed the keys to a van in 1998 to stock shelves in retail, right up until my most recent board presentation to the global CEO of a FTSE 100 FMCG company, one thing has always remained constant, Leadership drives Culture.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 19, 2019

Second Day after Acquiring Factory from GE, Wabtec Demands Two Tiered Wage System

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