Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

. … If you want to find the potential weak points in a system, then just put that system under some stress or pressure, and that’s what we’ve seen over the past months with logistics and supply chains.” Supply chain and logistics is not a niche market. Concluding Thoughts. These are headline issues.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Marketplaces such as Alibaba’s Tmall, caters to suppliers and manufacturers. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. Technology Trend 2: 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing. The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013.

Supply Chain Software 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Customer Service Levels : When it comes to how a shipper defines the value of a logistics provider or 3PL to the bottom line, there are often several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Logistics Metrics taken into consideration. As of November 2013, there were 31 GPS satellites in operation. Read more. . Read More. .

Procurement Analytics 120

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

Like the multi-billion dollar chemical manufacturer that had been paying market rates for ocean transportation for eight years because nobody realized that their contract, filed away in a drawer by a transportation manager who had left the company, had expired. From the article: Columbia Sportswear added $415.6

Supply Chain Software 100

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. Manufacturers find themselves at a crossroads.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2015

Historically, one of the most labor-intensive and time-consuming aspects of a traditional TMS implementation is network connectivity — i.e., establishing electronic communication with carriers, suppliers, logistics service providers, and other external trading partners.

Supply Chain Network Software 100

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E2open

JULY 15, 2015

In my experience, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs can be a win-win for customers and suppliers – provided it’s done well and the customer and supplier develop a mutually beneficial relationship. In fact, only about one-quarter (26 percent) of respondents rated their visibility into current inventory levels as “great.”

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In fact, the rise of the digital supply chain is directly impacting how retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics service providers manage inventory across all of their distribution and sales channels. Better decision making about reorder points, out-of-stock inventory, and excess inventory.

Inventory Reduction 56

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2016

Whether we like it or not, every company on the planet with any significant supply chain operation has an inventory reconciliation problem. It doesn’t matter if you are a retailer, manufacturer or logistics service provider, or if you have the latest and greatest warehouse management system.

Inventory Reduction 101

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2021

When coffee nerd Tom Baker joined forces with Philip Moore in 2013, they probably didn’t realise within five years they would have an award-winning product on their hands. However, with that growth came logistics issues. Unleashed is continually adding modules and capabilities outside of pure inventory management.

Procurement Solutions 90

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2013

Depending on which corporate silo you belong to, inventory can be a liability, an asset, or something in between. How do supply chain (SC) professionals overcome these biases and implement optimal inventory management solutions? These attitudes often stand between you and your inventory management goals.

Inventory Reduction 78

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2014

Companies have made their chains more complex in other ways, with supply-side changes such as outsourcing and by varying logistics methods leading to constant complaints of poor visibility. For example, I attended a manufacturing symposium a few months ago and sat through several S&OP software implementation presentations.

Demand Planning Software 101

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2016

Airbag problems affect numerous auto manufacturers. Manufacturers working with suppliers have to carefully monitor purchases to ensure the final product meets the necessary quality and safety standards consumers demand. The Takata airbag problem was detected Spring 2013 , according to Bankrate. The Current Automobile Recall.

Modeling 52

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2016

Airbag problems affect numerous auto manufacturers. Manufacturers working with suppliers have to carefully monitor purchases to ensure the final product meets the necessary quality and safety standards consumers demand. The Takata airbag problem was detected Spring 2013 , according to Bankrate. The Current Automobile Recall.

Modeling 52

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone. From 2002 to 2013, the cost of manufacturing in China increased almost 500%, making China significantly more expensive than places like India.

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RFgen

MARCH 14, 2016

No matter how connected a company may be, trucks are still crucial to supply chain logistics management. There is a severe lack of qualified applicants, but most manufacturers need help in a strong economy seeing an increase in demand for goods. Many legacy drivers leave the industry, while it’s hard to attract new hires.

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RFgen

MARCH 14, 2016

No matter how connected a company may be, trucks are still crucial to supply chain logistics management. There is a severe lack of qualified applicants, but most manufacturers need help in a strong economy seeing an increase in demand for goods. Many legacy drivers leave the industry, while it’s hard to attract new hires.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Different territories may provide more cost-efficient supplies for manufacturing. Supply Chain Management Review said any time a business can pool resources with outside companies, it can cut down on waste and create a partnership that capitalizes on the expertise of all organizations involved. Geopolitical Risks to the Supply Chain.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Different territories may provide more cost-efficient supplies for manufacturing. Supply Chain Management Review said any time a business can pool resources with outside companies, it can cut down on waste and create a partnership that capitalizes on the expertise of all organizations involved. Geopolitical Risks to the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Integrate and Optimize Inventory Workflows. Implement Inventory Management Software. Integrate ERP Data with Inventory Processes. While your inventory may be a crucial asset, these assets quickly turn into liabilities when not properly managed.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Integrate and Optimize Inventory Workflows. Implement Inventory Management Software. Integrate ERP Data with Inventory Processes. While your inventory may be a crucial asset, these assets quickly turn into liabilities when not properly managed.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship. Place your main inventory holdings close to your logistic partner’s central hub. Some of the ways by which poorly managed supply chain expenditure can inflate product costs are listed below: High transportation costs. Inventory Management.

Inventory Reduction 101

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Imagine picking up inventory from the warehouse without having any paper lists or even any barcode scanners. Yes, voice technology enables hands and view free inventory pick up, stock put away and inventory management in the warehouses in real time.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

3DPrinting #SCM #logistics pic.twitter.com/S4tGkRxR5u. Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) September 24, 2013. On the technology front, Kewill announced the release of Kewill MOVE, “a complete, comprehensive platform for managing the complexities of transportation, logistics and trade compliance.” Be Sociable, Share!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). December 2013. November 2013. September 2013. August 2013. April 2013. March 2013. February 2013. January 2013. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? With the virus running rampant, members of factory management teams, too, can become thin on the ground, placing manufacturing companies under severe strain.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. The state of product demand planning and inventory management among retailers becoming more advanced. Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). December 2013. November 2013. September 2013. August 2013. April 2013. March 2013.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 30

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. We further noted that the upcoming 2011 holiday buying season would once again drive home the premise that MCO and responsive supply chain inventory management are often the best complement to effective multi-channel and online commerce plans. December 2013.

Manufacturing Procurement 29

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

80% of the problems I see in Supply Chain and Logistics have quite an easy fix. Perhaps I’m oversimplifying this, but way too many people just can’t understand the business impact of running a Supply Chain and Logistics operation like this. Manufacturing lead times. How often do you review safety inventory levels?

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). December 2013. November 2013. September 2013. August 2013. April 2013. March 2013. February 2013. January 2013. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. While much of the retail industry and business media is focusing on retailers attempts to integrate online and in-store retailing, the real test in our view, lies with smarter inventory management and supply chain fulfillment capabilities among retailers. August 2013.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 28

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. In this context, the social media can be leveraged effectively to analyze customer data and achieve more insight on forecasting, planning, scheduling and inventory management. Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). December 2013. November 2013.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The same applies to certain products in your range , some of which will inevitably incur more costs than others in the process of manufacturing or buying, storage, and delivery to customers. Some of the ways in which product costs can be inflated by poorly managed supply chain expenditure are listed below: Excessive transportation costs.

Inventory Reduction 40

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Last year in Florida at RILA Logistics 2013, the topic of multi-channel was discussed with 5 related presentations delivered where the challenges of the coming omni-channel revolution were laid down. So why am I suggesting that Omni-channel is now emerging to be the top retail logistics challenge being faced today by retailers?

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

The semi-conductor industry is strongly affected by the state of the economy, but 2014 was an excellent year for ASML, manufacturer of systems used to produce integrated circuits or ‘chips’. In 2013 ASML won the VLM Dutch Logistics Award for supply chain leadership, concurrent engineering and aftersales service.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Finn-Tack, with an international customer base with growing global demand, has two production plants in China, and the Ukraine, manufacturing riding equipment and clothing. During this process, Finn-Tack also identified a significant opportunity to optimise the consolidation of supplier orders and related logistics costs.

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