Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2019

3] Back in 2006 he laid out the challenges he saw with S&OP processes. The combination of cloud, cognitive computing and open source analytics is evolving.” .” Brian Dooley agrees with Cecere that S&OP processes haven’t kept up with the times. They included: Sales and Operations activities were not aligned.

S&OP 100

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

To put this in perspective, 2018 is the first year since 2006 in which driver shortage is the primary concern of the industry. Some sources recorded up to a 20 percent annual demand increase for large truckload carriers and fleets. The mandate further reduces available truck capacity because it prevents HOS over the allotted amount.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 56

Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2021

The Economist recalls, “The earthquake cut the plant off from outside sources of electricity. Providing a reliable grid is a lot easier if some of its generating capacity can be assumed to be available all the time. In 2006, Gates help found TerraPower, LLC, in partnership with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy.

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Demand Planning Software 130

FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

Founded by 32-year-old Sophia Amoruso in 2006, Nasty Gal’s rise and fall happened in less than a decade. But, because it operated at such low product minimums, it struggled to source quality factories that produced quality product. Nasty Gal Inc., During its peak years, Nasty Gal had no issue converting a first-time buyer.

Price Reduction 31

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In 2006, Amazon leveraged their expertise in eCommerce fulfillment to create another adjacent business, Fulfillment by Amazon, which provides fulfillment services to small and mid-size merchants. Source: Statista. In 2015, Amazon accounted for 60% of all U.S. In the past, customers went to shopping malls; today customers go to Amazon.

Innovation 100

Innovation Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Source: Google. Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Without going into all the details, it’s sufficient to say that Descartes (still a client today) came dangerously close to joining the others in the dotcom cemetery. Where is Descartes today?

Supply Chain Design Software 20

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 20

NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

Supply Market Intelligence (SMI) is the mechanism by which organizations make as complete analysis as possible of a current or targeted supply base, including adoption of supplier-specific and market risks (Handfield, 2006). These interviews are often the best source of information and are not published. Handfield, R.B.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 98

Unleashed

MAY 12, 2022

Here we take a closer look at each of these popular platforms: Shopify for B2B eCommerce Shopify, the Canadian platform founded in 2006 , has grown into a behemoth of the sector, and now operates across 175 countries. Compare this with Magento, which – with its open source offerings – has a far more fluid pricing structure.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 98

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

In this post, Bram Desmet outlines the three main categories of supply chain complexity — Planning/Sourcing/Making/Delivering, Processes/People/Tools/Analytics, the impact of fast changing technology, increasing market speed and turbulence, attracting and developing talent. Supply Chain Complexity 1 – Plan/Source/Make/Deliver/….

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Content Summary: Total Quality Logistics, one of the country’s largest freight brokerage firms, connects customers needing to move truckload, less-than-truckload or intermodal freight shipments with carriers having the capacity to move them. Media Caption. CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Privacy Settings. anonymous user. Media Image.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

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Elementum

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Then, in 2006, a Silicon Valley startup called Tesla Motors announced that it would be producing a luxury electric sports car that could potentially run for more than 200 miles on a single charge. Source: SupplyChain247. Source: TheVerge. Source: PC-Tablet. Source: Auto News. Project Titan: Apple’s Newest Rumor.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Modeling Manufacturing 60

Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Chokepoints (or bottlenecks) are a term used to describe the most crucial strategic marine routes because they: Capacity limitations. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. However, the canal can accommodate 50 ships per day at its maximum capacity.

Panama 52

Panama Egypt Asia 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background. The rest, as they often say, is history.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2023

In 2006, Amazon ( AMZN ) started a revolution. It created Amazon Web Services (AWS) where it sells on-demand compute capacity and managed services, accessible via API s or through a web console. Cloudy analytics with a chance of raining costs.

Analytics Software 40

Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 40