Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Although every economic sector undergoes constant change, the retail sector has probably seen more changes in a shorter period of time than most other sectors. With all of the changes in the retail environment and the continued shift away from conventional technologies, cognitive computing in retail is becoming increasingly important.”[1]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

“When letter carriers deliver mail in our communities, dogs that are not secured or leashed can become a nemesis and unpredictable and attack,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager. Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 The point is to stop shipping small online orders in boxes that are ridiculously oversized. billion in 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Furthermore, this is the case not just with retailers but also wholesalers and manufacturers. Orders for automobiles are backlogged due to upstream manufacturing supply disruptions, most notably, computer chips for vehicles. These effects may take some time to materialize in retail inventory statistics. Final Word.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Consumer expectations for cheap and fast shipping continue to climb, and consumers increasingly want to order across borders , only compounding the problems. The net effect creates a difficult reality for shippers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. In 1940, the iron skillet was manufactured in Wisconsin from iron ore mined from Michigan and Minnesota. The manufacturing process will be highly automated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs. Target Chief Operating Officer John Mulligan said on an earnings conference call Wednesday that the overstocking that weighed on the company last year was “in the rearview mirror” and that the retailer was turning toward getting fresh merchandise into stores for the fall.

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USC Consulting Group

APRIL 26, 2021

When you think of shipping and transportation, perhaps the last thing you consider is the threat that cybercrime can pose to the industry. However, as technology advances and systems become increasingly connected to online networks, cybersecurity is a necessity of modern shipping logistics. The Rising Threat. trillion market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping. Volansi completes first-ever autonomous ship-to-ship drone delivery. Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. As a result, the 2021 holiday shopping season could be marred by out-of-stock goods and shipping delays.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

T he cascading logistical problems caused by the pandemic and the war in Eastern Europe have made securing a reliable supply chain a national imperative. So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? About Andrew Lynch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. An ongoing shortage in semiconductor supply is making vehicle manufacturing much more difficult across the globe. This is impacting more than retail shipping as commercial vehicles are also being produced at a much slower rate.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. An ongoing shortage in semiconductor supply is making vehicle manufacturing much more difficult across the globe. This is impacting more than retail shipping as commercial vehicles are also being produced at a much slower rate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Retailers in the U.S. hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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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. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. As highlighted by RetailDive, “ COVID-19 also disrupted manufacturing areas in Bangladesh, India and other major producing countries, not least of all China. This has significantly impacted retail value chains across the globe.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

In fact, according to a report , two-thirds of retailers had excess inventory during the 2023 holiday season last year. General retailers: Unsold inventory not only takes up valuable space but also ties up capital that could be used for other operational needs. This includes rent for warehouse space, utilities, insurance, and security.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The legislation, which is entitled the National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2022, would require Cabinet-level agencies to identify weaknesses in supply chains that could impact national security and domestic manufacturing. The retailer also beat expectations for revenue, posting net sales of $2.53 FedEx Corp.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Manufacturing. Supply chain management is the backbone of manufacturing. These delays were most prevalent in the manufacturing, construction, and trade sectors as a result of supply chain disruptions. But with the use of SCRM software , manufacturers can reach a new level of efficiency and visibility within their supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Simmons Foods Simmons Foods is a farm to fork poultry manufacturer. Depending on the product, their customers are consumer goods companies, retailers, food service distributors and restaurant chains. Simmons supplies private label products to some of the world’s largest retailers and food chains. They are vertically integrated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

The retail giant has launched a program to recruit and train college graduates to become store managers, promising a starting wage of at least $65,000 a year and an accelerated two-year track into the top store job. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. that take dimensions needed to ship an item, then cut, crease and glue corrugated cardboard to make custom boxes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. 2022 was characterized by scarce transportation capacity and exceptionally high shipping container rates in first half of the year.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Take Conner, the manufacturer of FORT, a magnetic pillow fort. You can hear the full interview with Conor in our podcast series, Ship Happens. . Between September 2019 and September 2021, the cost of shipping a 40’ container from China to the US West Coast had increased from $1,500 to $20,586. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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Vinculum

APRIL 29, 2020

With most manufacturing units/factories being shut down, supply chains have been disrupted leading to auxiliary crises. The retail industry has been impacted the most due to the disrupted supply chain. At the outset of this global crisis, data governance is even more crucial for retail giants. Multiple touchpoints.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at an examination by Industry Week , “Beyond the immediate impact on PPE Suppliers and Raw Materials for Hand Sanitizers, the pandemic gave a view of the degree to which many manufacturers were vulnerable to suppliers. There’s Limited Visibility Within Your Network, Which Impacts Collaboration Too.

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QAD

APRIL 26, 2022

In a recent article in Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine, QAD Precision President Corey Rhodes recommends that supply chain leaders develop a proactive strategy that includes flexible technology to face the supply chain challenges manufacturers are facing today and will undoubtedly face in the future. So, what can be done?

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 15, 2019

Companies in the retail sector are looking to automation, artificial intelligence, and other technological advancements to augment various sectors of their business. Technology is assisting retailers with creating a complete picture of their business operations, from the back-office, to the production center, to the sales floor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes is a global leader in providing on-demand, SaaS solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The company is focused on ocean shipping. The supply ecosystem connects over 630,000 manufacturers and suppliers.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Providing your logistics partner with additional lead time can be critical in ensuring better rates and securing capacity in any market. It can help secure scarce capacity and reduce costs associated with highly demanded freight services. What Is Shipping Lead Time? Let’s explore why else it matters. Reach Out Today .

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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. Joseph Lim is a highly experienced regional sales leader in the Supply Chain, Industrial Automation and Security space.

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Veridian Solutions

JUNE 17, 2019

Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. Today’s last-mile strategies are the result of traditional supply chains moving product from a vendor or from a manufacturer to consumers’ homes. Free shipping is a standard, not the exception.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Retailers responded by ordering more eggs. Manufacturers and suppliers who ensure timely visibility of actual demand and clear communication across supply chains have been at an added advantage during these trying times. At the beginning of the year, there were fears that there wouldn’t be enough COVID-19 vaccines to go around.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

That trend also plays into an extended peak shipping season and ongoing tightened capacity in all modes. Many furniture manufacturers reported lengthy delays for build-to-order pieces due to reduced workforces and difficulties in sourcing fabrics and components. Home baking was another trend that tightened capacity.

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Locus

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With bottlenecks in manufacturing and rising labor shortages in transporting goods, businesses struggle to counter toy shortage. Many retailers are reserving trucking spaces or ships and doing their best to counter the toy shortage. 6 Reasons holiday retailers are facing a toy shortage in the US. Shipping delays.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Security has been an issue since supply chains began. These and other factors have meant a rethink of supply chain security. Basics of Supply Chain Security. Security is part of a bigger whole. They can affect manufacturing, warehousing and transport. Security awareness. That whole is risk management.

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