Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2021

Bridget McCrea ( @BridgetMcCrea ), a Contributing Editor for Logistics Management , explains, “With the pandemic entering year two, companies are retracing the steps they took in 2020 and finding more enduring ways to shore up their supply chains not only for the pandemic, but also with a longer-term view in mind.”[1]

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

When it comes to supply chain management , most ecommerce businesses are prepared for the worst while hoping for the best. Many business owners experienced what a disruptive environment truly feels like when supply chains around the world were challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started?

Purchasing Training 78

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 78

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We live in a digital age in which data has become an important company resource. He writes, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update. ”[2] One of those processes, they insist, is Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). .”[2]

S&OP 130

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2% of managers apply best practice decision methods. Introducing Intelligent IBP Let’s start with a definition. Intelligent IBP effectively combines human and machine strengths with good decision practices to consistently make timely, high-quality, horizon agnostic business decisions. And we sometimes already do.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Last week I spoke at the CLX Logistics Conference in Philadelphia on the future of Supply Chain Management. My speech also focused on how current technologies are rapidly becoming obsolete due to market demands to do more with less and make better decisions. The digital supply chain transformation is just beginning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 169

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

Though this topic has been thoroughly researched, its basics and practical advice on successfully implementing it have often been overlooked in the endless blog posts on Google search results pages. At its core, JIT represents a meticulously calibrated mechanism designed to synchronize material supply with production demand.

Inventory Reduction 52

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms?

Supply Chain Design Software 109

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2018

Keeping with my normal Sunday night ritual, I poured myself a cup of tea to pen my weekly post for the Supply Chain Shaman. I thank-you for your support over the years. I scratch my head how it is possible to write from a desk at a hotel in my travels and reach this number of readers. I also could not have conceived it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Online retailers who have embraced digital supply chain transformation did so to combat common logistics challenges that came to a head during the pandemic. This article offers a roadmap in how to move forward with supply chain digital transformation, and how partnering with a 3PL like ShipBob can help. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that discusses our vision, “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes,” is just as good poolside as it is at your desk!

Supply Chain Software 92

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 92

crisp

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Ask any enterprise CPG company, and they’ll tell you that data automation is an important part of their digital transformation strategy. CPGs who continue to white-knuckle the process of pulling and maintaining their retailer reports are almost certainly operating with less efficiency than our fast-paced, highly competitive industry requires.

Data 98

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It is a skill that needs a strategic approach and it is not something anyone can do. Delivery and Lead Time Negotiation: Negotiating the timeframes for delivery and lead times to ensure timely supply without disruptions. These risks may include supply chain disruptions and quality issues.

Negotiate Pricing 88

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This week I am busy packing. It is the same feeling that I had as a child getting ready for camp. In the process I needed a visa for China, and I wandered into an old-fashioned photo shop to have my picture taken for the visa application. Why don’t you go have lunch?” Digital supply chain is such a buzzword.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design 150

OptiProERP

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Now they are grappling with more complex and global challenges, including supply chain disruptions, scarcity of resources, climate change, and a shifting regulatory environment. Why is Resilience Important for Manufacturers? Many manufacturers want to make their businesses more resilient, but few know how to do so.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 12, 2023

This pattern has reduced capacity, making it more challenging for shippers to get the shipping capacity they need as they also deal with other challenges affecting the supply chain. In response, logistics professionals seek innovative ways to improve operations efficiency. Benefits of Logistics Analytics.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Making sure the correct spare parts are easily accessible when needed can greatly boost profits and how well it operates. Yet, handling spare parts can be tricky and needs careful planning and execution. Ready to enhance your spare parts management?

Inventory Reduction 63

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“We live in a world where supply chains, not companies, compete for market dominance. But companies often have diverging incentives and interests from their supply chain partners, so when they independently strive to optimize their individual objectives, the expected result can be compromised. ”. It is 3:00 AM.

Optimal Sourcing 283

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

Definition: “Customer - centric is an approach to doing business that focuses on providing a positive customer experience both at the point of sale and after the sale in order to drive profit and gain competitive advantage.” Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement specialists can use eAuctions to engage and negotiate with more vendors utilizing an organized approach which thus eliminates any need for cumbersome one-on-one meetings. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

Vendor Strategies 138

Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 138

QAD

JULY 1, 2021

Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. Total manufacturing costs showcase how much your company spent to produce its inventory in a given period of time. What are Direct Materials?

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 89

Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How much are we spending?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for online businesses. In short, your entire supply chain can benefit from the use of AI in eCommerce. This article looks at the existing use cases and benefits of artificial intelligence for eCommerce businesses, the risks it presents, and what the future may hold.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. What is supply chain resilience?

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply chains used to live in the past. ” and “why it happened?” It enables companies to make proactive decisions and stay ahead of the competition. Supply chain predictive analytics enhances operational efficiencies and offers a unique competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. While some require the use of software, others need an investment in hardware, or no investment at all – just a change of internal processes and mindsets. Click here for a refresher on lean manufacturing as a concept.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 52

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For some businesses – usually smaller or with a single-source purchasing flow – it may be sustainable to react to the immediate needs. Procurement is a process of acquiring goods and services that the company needs for operating. Direct procurement is about buying anything needed to manufacture a product.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 98

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2018

Most businesses succeed when the proper balance between people, processes, and technologies is achieved. Everyday technology seems to be assuming a greater role in the business world, including in supply chain operations; but, technology alone will never achieve the kind of transformation required in the years ahead.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 100

Proxima

MAY 15, 2020

Out of 502 participants from business owners to Directors, 86% said that they currently use sustainability as a metric to help shape decision making within their business. An additional 13% said they plan on integrating these topics into future business planning. Well, now we have one. Sustainable by design – a new era?

Supply Chain Design Software 94

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crisp

AUGUST 18, 2022

SVP of Sales Stacy Bohrer shares why CPG marketers have long struggled to align ad budgets with product sales, and how brands can finally bring the digital age to retail marketing. But in the world of retail CPG, marketers have had to operate without the precision of their peers.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 52

ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

No army should go into battle without a plan for attack; similarly, no ecommerce merchant should go into business without a plan for handling their logistics. Without logistics planning, business owners risk expensive surprises, inefficiencies, and the inability to scale their business effectively — especially when hard times hit.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Negotiating Skills 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Precoro

JANUARY 16, 2023

Spend management is a set of practices for controlling how a business spends money. Spend management is a set of practices for controlling how a business spends money. It's about tracking and analyzing business spending practices. How can we differentiate between them? Types of Spending.

Procurement Solutions 98

Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction 98

ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Smart warehousing contributes significant value by integrating technology and automation that enable both efficiency and cost savings. Smart warehousing contributes significant value by integrating technology and automation that enable both efficiency and cost savings. How does smart warehousing benefit retailers?

Warehousing 52

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Kinaxis

JUNE 2, 2016

Kinaxis recently asked me to author a blog series on the topic of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Naturally, I was flattered to be asked to contribute to their popular 21 st Century Supply Chain blog. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with you and hope you’ll include this blog on your summer reading list.

S&OP 100

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online.

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