Enterra Insights

APRIL 30, 2019

The impact of e-commerce and the consumer digital path to purchase has been significant. consumers expect orders, with free shipping, to arrive within three days. ”[1] Empty malls and struggling brick-and-mortar retailers also bear stark witness to the impact of the digital path to purchase. ”[2]. ”[2].

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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. It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

“Fish are friends, not food.”. Now… Is there something to be learned from this quote in Finding Nemo, that we can apply to procurement and sourcing? A gang of procurement and sourcing professionals with our backs up against the wall, and the fight is at our front door. Suppliers are our friends, not food!

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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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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder’s WMS , a SaaS solution, empowers businesses to deliver consistently high service at a value-driven cost. In Charles A.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

A report also found that a fifth of the 2,000 largest publicly-listed companies in the world have pledged to pursue a net-zero strategy. A champion of green logistics, it partnered with Sembcorp to build a rooftop solar installation at their facility, Supply Chain City, at the heart of the Jurong Innovation District.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Discontinuing lines will help the manufacturer free up production capacity, and redirect research and development spending to focus on the development and marketing of newer or more innovative products. You can keep your purchasing costs down by stocking only the SKUs that generate profit and demand. Improved inventory accuracy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Container shipping prices skyrocket. A major player in the sustainability mission is FedEx’s Fuel Sense initiatives, which are designed to reduce fuel consumption in the carrier’s aircraft and involve innovating operations to reduce environmental impact. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Therefore, the goal is to optimize cost to optimize profits and catalyze growth. To start with, inventory costs go beyond the initial purchase price of goods. Hidden costs may accumulate after purchase if not meticulously monitored and managed. Next is the cost of storing the inventory.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. For example, the conflict in Ukraine is making it difficult to get wheat out of the country and could lead to food supply shortages, especially given Ukraine is one of the world’s largest wheat exporters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

According to the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics Super Bowl survey, 184.5 Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations, and other purchases for the day is expected to reach $14.6 Ocean’s biggest shipping lines are buying planes. million last year, and another 13.7

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. Today, technology providers are selling analytics. I think one of the huge problems is that US-centric food companies (Kellogg, General Mills, Smucker’s, Conagra etc.) S&OP Challenges.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Supply chain management is typically broken into three large buckets of intricate processes and roles: Concept: the full cycle, from sourcing and procurement to fulfillment. Create memorable moments, from purchase to delivery.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

In a world where customer expectations are higher (some food delivery services actually put the groceries right into your fridge), and where customers select retailers based on products being in stock and reliability of delivery, optimizing the customer experience is a must to stay on top. . Buy online and return in-store (BORIS).

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

The return rate on ecommerce orders can be up to 35% higher than in-store purchases, and the method of return varies — from scheduled carrier pickups, to in-store returns, to dropoff centers. This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics. In 2022 alone, eCommerce returns generated 9.5 million cars to the road.

Examples 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. Food Drive-Thru Experiences. The response is a long sigh.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2018

The application of blockchain in the supply chain is among the greatest innovations to take root in the shipping industry. Major companies, like Maersk and IBM, are working on innovative platforms to allow for end-to-end visibility and transparency through blockchain technology.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

The following seven stories will recap business moves, innovative ideas, and industry insight to guide supply chain professionals into the launch of the next quarter. In a continued effort to grow its presence in the North American market, DB Schenker announced the $435 million purchase of USA Truck on June 24, 2022. year-on-year.”

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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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Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

The return rate on ecommerce orders can be up to 35% higher than in-store purchases, and the method of return varies — from scheduled carrier pickups, to in-store returns, to dropoff centers. Green Paper Products is on a mission to create a more sustainable food service industry with their plant-based, compostable paper products.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Digital disruption has affected nearly every economic sector and the food and drink industry is no exception. While most food and drink stakeholders have concentrated on digitizing their supply chains, increasingly grocers are looking to the consumer side of digitization to grow their business. Grocery Shopper Trends report.”[3]

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QAD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The consumer is king in just about every industry, but this is particularly true in the world of packaging for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food and beverage products. E-commerce, sustainability and digitization are driving packaging innovation at breakneck speed and giving way to new products that are sustainable, stronger and smart.

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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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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. This phase isn’t just a logistical necessity—it swallows up between 40-55% of total shipping costs.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. surcharge on shipments to domestic packages shipped to remote ZIP codes. FedEx Launches Consolidated Returns Service.

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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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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2018

Amazon acquired Whole Foods and dropped the price of Prime Pantry through Prime Perks. Walmart has a different approach, and in several ways, Walmart is positioning itself to best Amazon in e-commerce through an innovative, omnichannel return strategy. The Outcome: Mobile Express Returns Will Drive Companywide Growth.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Journalists Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) and Jennifer Maloney ( @maloneyfiles ) report, “Nearly six months into the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., billion this year, according to a June report from market research firm eMarketer. of total sales of over $45 billion, according to the company’s July 30 earnings report.”

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online. This year over 20% of purchases are expected to take place online , compared to 17.8% A ProShip study found that 97% of customers expect the ability to monitor their orders throughout every step of the shipping process.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Lara has many years of experience in not just the wine industry, but global supply chains, including the food and beverage supply chain and logistics. Lara and I discussed a number of issues that are impacting the Food & Beverage industry and in particular, the winemaking industry and supply chain issues. What’s your strategy?

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crisp

JULY 20, 2023

For example, the team has already utilized the platform to ensure full delivery of Barbie-pink promotional shippers to 150 Roundy’s through KeHE, and Giant Foods stores through UNFI. Wrangling siloed vendor portal reports from each retailer tacked hours onto this process.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

Advantages: Manufacturers save on infrastructure costs : the company avoids the cost of purchasing, managing and periodically upgrading expensive software. These include inventory management, supply chain operations, procurement, project management, financial management, risk management and compliance.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

The supply chain is transforming fast and by drastically altering how companies design, source, manufacture, transport, and service goods, digital innovations can increase competitive flexibility. Same-day shipping through e-commerce is one choice that has increasingly become a requirement for certain enterprises to please their customers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Amazon to deliver Whole Foods groceries in two hours for Prime users (CNBC). Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. Shipping with Amazon. This year, a cascade of online purchases the weekend after Thanksgiving swamped delivery companies,” reported The New York Times in December.

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HICX Solutions

JULY 20, 2023

Following the most recent IPCC report , organizations face intensifying pressures to manage and track their carbon emissions throughout their supply chains to reduce their environmental impact. There is a particular focus on supply chains due to the amount of electricity used to store and transport goods in warehouses.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Studies have shown that ridesharing services add to traffic congestion in cities and, increasingly, thanks to consumers using the digital path to purchase, delivery vehicles are creating all sorts of problems. Fleets of delivery trucks join growing ride-hailing and food-delivery services in the fight for lanes and curb space.”[3]

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