Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[2].

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

Retailers can now supercharge their OMS with Dynamic Fulfillment’s advanced optimization logic that reduces markdowns and shipping costs, improves margins, and satisfies customer SLAs. At the same time, complexity is escalating as retailers race to construct networks that meet customer expectations,” said Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of ToolsGroup.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

From this year’s holiday shipping deadlines to navigating shipping delays, this helpful guide contains everything you need to know to meet consumer expectations for shipping this peak season. Holiday Shipping Trends. Holiday Shipping Delays. Don’t miss out on early holiday shopping opportunities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2021

Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. These boxes should be able to withhold the external factors during shipping. Durable boxes maintain the quality and integrity of the shipped items.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

E-Commerce Fulfillment and Warehouse Managers Are Scrambling to Meet Customer Expectations E-commerce fulfillment is a bit of a misnomer. As a result, warehouse managers are scrambling to meet these Amazonian expectations. Also, Amazon has rolled out two-hour delivery for Whole Foods products in 14 metro areas, and more are coming.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

When a sale occurs, the information will be transmitted to the warehouse to reserve components for the sale so that assembly and shipping is quicker. Backward scheduling is a feature that allows due dates for the completion of orders to generate manufacturing orders to meet those dates.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And, with the growth of ecommerce, customers are buying unique luxury or everyday perfumes online at more affordable prices than ever before — while also still expecting fast shipping. . The different types of perfumes that shipped regularly include . But no matter what type of perfume you sell, shipping perfume is a risky endeavor.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 8, 2022

Everything you need to know about SurePost, the UPS economy shipping solution. Find the best shipping option for your business. UPS SurePost delivery is an economy shipping option offered by UPS. Read ahead to learn about SurePost shipping and decide if an economy shipping option is right for your business.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The new website has been taking orders all day, but nothing is appearing at the warehouse, until suddenly, late in the shift, a large volume of “must ship today” e-commerce orders drop. What was a regular day is now a scramble to get these orders out to meet customer expectations.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

Trends in shipping and logistics like the rising popularity of e-commerce and blockchain technology are already changing the fabric of the industry as we know it. Read on for a more in-depth look at some of the biggest trends in shipping and logistics taking place this year. . Further benefits of A.I, 3) A Greater Emphasis on Safety.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Customer expectations for shipping are higher than ever. Learn how to meet expectations without sacrificing bottom line revenue with these 8 simple tips. Why Shipping Costs Matter. In fact, 37% of consumers actually expect small to mid-sized merchants to ship faster than their big box competitors.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 18, 2020

The question now is what will the impact of such a recession be, particularly on shipping. What Happens to Shipping. Shipping, especially global shipping, is uniquely vulnerable to recessions and the effects of the downturn of 2008-2009 are still being felt today. Which, in turn, will drastically impact shipping.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

It is no longer bound by the traditional constraints of the economy, and Amazon is gearing up to begin expanding to be the best of the global freight shipping providers. As a result, your company needs to think about these freight shipping trends and how you can prepare to respond to them as soon as possible.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 10, 2020

Even more, WooCommerce offers flexible shipping options and settings, including the opportunity to work with tech-driven order fulfillment companies and other platforms that can help you grow your business. Shipping on WordPress: your top 3 options. They help you provide fast and affordable shipping to your customers.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. Steamship companies will dedicate vessels that permanently go eastbound and westbound.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth. This has resulted in industry-wide reductions in automobile production.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. Facing current capacity issues and addressing their impact on the supply chain is a critical first step for automotive shipping recovery and growth. . Why Semiconductors Are Still in Short Supply.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 8, 2021

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Best practices for developing, executing, and monitoring your parcel shipping strategy.

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Alloy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

It’s a very useful number that can itself signal action needs to be taken, such as if Units on Hand drops to zero, indicating a location is out-of-stock and additional product should be ordered or shipped. a case of phantom inventory that brands also need to watch out for. Using Forecasted Unit Sales overcomes that challenge.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. Scope 2 emissions are generated by other companies that supply your power. If so, the greenhouse gases released from burning that oil would be your Scope 2 emissions. Well, how much carbon did the ship emit in the course of the move?

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AIMMS

JUNE 26, 2015

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Christian Olsen, Head of Business Development at Höegh, a leading global shipping company specializing in vehicle transportation services. I have been with Höegh for 12 years and in the shipping industry for close to 20 years. 2 are completed and are now live. Christian Olsen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The shipping options and costs are unacceptable. Today, shoppers can choose from up to nine shipping options. More choice = fewer abandoned shopping baskets. Online shopping behavior studies indicate that customers abandon their shopping carts for two main reasons: They can’t find what they are looking for. Subscribe now.

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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. Secure your software.

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Logility

JULY 10, 2023

Since it’s just your family of 4 you need 2 pounds of chicken, 1 pound of spaghetti, a box of breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, 6 tomatoes, and a bottle of wine for the adults.  After all, a demand plan is simply a forecast of how much product you need to meet demand.  How much of each do you need? 

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

Founded in 2017, Raft serves 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including several of the A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List, and is used to manage over 300k shipments per month, saving its customers up to 2 hours on every shipment.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Shippers have a lot to focus on to ensure that they provide good customer service through timely, quality deliveries while reducing shipping spend. Meeting these goals takes strategic shipping optimization that carefully weighs customer experience with company needs and goals. What Is Parcel or Freight Shipping Invoice Auditing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The priority of each pick based on shipping deadlines can compete with travel minimization and also evolves in its level of importance throughout the day. For example, in the morning, we may want to maximize picking density to improve the efficiency of our pickers without much concern about shipping deadlines. Dynamic Slotting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Efficiently managing these processes is vital for companies to meet customer demands, minimize costs, and maintain a competitive edge. To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2).

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FLEXE

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

What stands in the way of retailers making the right improvements to meet customer demands? Part 2: What Stands in the Way of Meeting Customer Demands. The decision to buy something is based on meeting a direct need or dissatisfaction that a person is facing. What motivates shoppers to make a purchase?

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

But, for merchants either looking to launch a brand or grow their existing online store, it’s no secret that shipping has become more complex and expensive. Luckily, multi-carrier shipping software solutions for 2021 simplify shipping, so that brands can focus on what’s most important — growing their business.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Reduced costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In a global supply chain, two factors are constantly changing: the need to meet tight deadlines and the need to keep up with the competition. Refrigerated transport can help you meet these needs by allowing you to move goods quickly and efficiently. Makes It Possible To Meet The Rising Demand For Fresh Perishable Goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Ship Mate App Finds Smooth Sailing. Mike Jirout (MBA ’10) thought his brother Jan was on to something when he created an app for their “big, Italian family” to use on their biennial reunion cruise, so they teamed up to launch Ship Mate. “He 2 out of 40,000 total apps in the iTunes “paid” Travel Apps category. Meet Your ASA Team.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

9 Steps to Create a Seamless Customer Shipping Experience! Prepare Your Shipping Team. You should inform your store’s shipping staff when you anticipate an increase in shipments. Evaluate Your Shipping Methods Considering Customer Needs. Most of the time, your customers will probably accept standard ground shipping.

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