Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2022

I suspect robotic process automation (RPA) is not a frequently discussed watercooler topic — and, when it is, the discussion probably involves back office, white collar, swivel chair work. The connection between RPA and supply chain functions may not be clear until you realize just how much paperwork is involved in supply chain transactions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes.

Negotiating Skills 206

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luke Buckberrough and Joe Lynch discuss powerful automation simplified. His genuine love for fostering connections and establishing robust industry partnerships positions him as an invaluable asset, bridging companies with the right people and opportunities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2023

Benchmarking helps ensure they are getting the most out of their supply chain and also provides a platform for further optimization. Benchmarking is the process of comparing current performance against current industry standards or previously established performance levels. What is Benchmarking?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Ocean carriers, freight forwarders and shippers are all trying to figure out when the current ocean shipping congestion will ease. Read more Will the Logistics Industry Finally Fully Embrace Supply Chain Technology? Read more Will the Logistics Industry Finally Fully Embrace Supply Chain Technology?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Missed appointments, dock scheduling mix-ups, crowded yards with insufficient parking, dropped trailers — all have cascading effects up and down the supply chain. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. The net result? Higher expenses. Dissatisfied customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. This survey included over 400 respondents across a number of industries. The second reason to address sustainability topics, from a supply chain perspective, is to meet consumer expectations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. For reasons of climate change and profitability rewards, maintaining a more sustainable approach to the supply chain is obvious.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2023

Walter (Mitch) Mitchell and Joe Lynch discuss the Tai Software story. Mitch is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software , where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability. About Walter (Mitch) Mitchell Walter (Mitch) Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software, where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 8, 2024

Nick Schrock and Joe Lynch discuss the freight broker’s secret weapon. Nick is the CEO and Founder of Valoroo , an outsourcing provider that focuses specifically on the logistics industry. He previously worked at Flock Freight, Ungerboeck Software, O’Brien Associates Food Brokerage, and Northwestern Mutual.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Recent cumulative events have increased the emphasis on the supply chain, emphasizing its importance and bringing it to the fore. As was quoted, “no one mentions the supply chain when it works, but when it fails….” The COVID-19 pandemic has been global, with no country or organization immune from its impact.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Gary Nemmers , Martyn Verhaegen and Joe Lynch discuss digital freight forwarding – and the importance of a modern, data-driven logistics software platform to optimize every step of the freight forwarding process. Before founding Qwyk, he served as lead for Corporate Account Technology at top global consolidator ECU Worldwide.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. As Industry 4.0 As Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 is a solution to streamline the supply chain process with digitalization. Internet of Things (IoT). Cyber Security and Risk.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. About Jordan Graft Jordan Graft is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for technology and transportation.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. IATA’s U.S. cargo subsidiary.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2024

Haley is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay , the payments network for freight brokers, factors, shippers and carriers in the US trucking industry. Haley’s strategic approach also fostered valuable industry partnerships and channel marketing, contributing to overall business expansion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. More and more large U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. Billing inaccuracy and payment challenges are massive problems in the logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen and Joe Lynch discuss redefining freight brokerage. Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike Wolf and Joe Lynch discuss why freight tech fails. Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Key Takeaways: Why Freight Tech Fails. About Mike Wolf. About JBF Consulting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. Gary is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, that has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies® for 2023.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2023

Barry Conlon and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain risk management, which is exactly what Barry and his team at Overhaul provide to Fortune 100 companies across the world. Barry is a dedicated supply chain security professional with more than 30 years of experience within that discipline.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Remote Tendering and Shipment Execution .

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. Procurement.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 25, 2023

After fruitful collaboration in Europe, the partners in supply chain software implementation celebrate a significant regional expansion. The partnership began in 2021, as ToolsGroup explored more avenues for leveraging its powerful AI-driven supply chain planning solutions. Find out more here.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 13, 2021

The need for digital transformation has been accelerated by COVID-19 and the pace with which enterprises have embraced digital technologies during the pandemic is unprecedented. According to IDC’s 2020 Supply Chain Survey – 72.8% According to IDC’s 2020 Supply Chain Survey – 72.8%

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Sreeni is Associate Vice President at Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. We believe delivering superior solutions with agility and speed is critical to success in the logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

John Gillespie and Joe Lynch discuss the grocery & produce supply chain. John is the Chief Technology Officer at MegaCorp Logistics , an award-winning logistics firm with remarkable growth based on their superior service. Starting in 2008, John was in the healthcare industry providing network and security support.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. What is supply chain planning? Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mary O’Connell and Joe Lynch discuss the Bloomberg of Freight. Mary is a podcast host and writer for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. Mary O’Connell is a former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call.

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