Enterra Insights

AUGUST 3, 2022

She explains, “This is for the sole reason that data has become one of the most critical aspects of businesses.” According to Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, big data is an organization’s most valuable asset. Unlocking the value of data. ”[3].

Data 130

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With all generations getting more comfortable on the digital path to purchase, most retailers have adapted to this new reality and are pursuing omnichannel strategies. ” He explains, “The term ‘conversational commerce’ was first used in a Medium article by Uber’s Chris Meddina in 2015. ”[5]. .’ ”[5].

Modeling Software 130

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

We live in a digital age in which, according to Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, big data is an organization’s most valuable asset. Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1] 1] Staff writers at Gadget go even further.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

At the end of 2014, many leaders that I work with are preparing their 2015 strategies. The word digital is everywhere in their presentations– digital path to purchase, digital agriculture, and digital manufacturing. Big Data and Analytics: We are also completing a study on big data and advanced analytics.

Analytics Software 291

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 ”[3] He notes, “Grocery prices stagnated from 2015 through 2019, but have increased during the pandemic. ”[1] His prediction proved accurate. In November, the U.S. from the year prior.”

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Pricing Training Purchasing Skills 130

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 6, 2015

ISC Europe 2015 Conference. Date: 7-8 October 2015. Fast forward to 2015 and we are now slowly experiencing increased economic activity across Europe, but the supply chain environment has changed once more. What use is big data if no-one can help you to manage small data! URL: [link]. The world has changed.

Europe 60

Europe Conference Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2020

When people hear or read the term “big data,” they initially think two things: It’s data and it’s big. First, let’s talk about what “big” really means. The volume of data being created is unprecedented and will only increase. How much data will it generate?

Big Data 147

Big Data Data Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement 147

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Driving the trend are big-data tools popularized by online retailers that take the guesswork out of picking goods. But I believe there are downsides to relying only on software and algorithms to make smart decisions, as I discussed in Is Software Making Us Dumb? , Her instinct turned out to be right.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The consulting team pitches a theme–vision of supply chain best practices, big data analytics, or demand-driven value networks– to the executive team, and a new project is initiated. The first evolution of technologies were built by best-of-breed solution vendors. The first step in the journey is a kick-off meeting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Anne-Marie Scott, Director of Manufacturing & Industrial Sales at Google Cloud, asserts, “In the new year, it’s paramount that businesses utilize tools to better manage supply chain processes. ” The past couple of years have certainly witnessed a manufacturing sector in need of solutions. ” Digital Twin Adoption.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We live in the Information Age and the era of big data. Each of us creates data whenever we make a telephone call, use the Internet, make a purchase with a credit or debit card, and/or use a merchant’s loyalty program. The Challenge of Bad Data. Bad data is worse than having no data. ”[2].

Big Data 100

Big Data Data Resource Reduction Procurement Analytics 100

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. (As Companies passing these two tests are then analyzed against the performance factors for 2009-2015: Growth. Orbit Chart of Carter’s: Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operation Margin for the Period of 2006-2015.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

… With an ever-complex consumer purchasing path, it can be difficult for a brand to know where exactly to adjust their efforts. To avoid diving blindly into new endeavors and wasting resources by consequence, CPG brands need sales and media data to direct and inform their alterations.”[1]

Data 100

Data Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. He spoke on the use of global sentiment data to sense and improve customer experiences. Lenovo’s Use of Customer Sentiment Data. There is no place to put the data. I feel strongly that it needs to happen.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Manufacturers need to focus on their core in order to stay competitive, and technological tools, such as our Cerasis Rater, a transportation management system , allow for streamlined process in managing transportation, giving back precious time, money, and focus to our manufacturing customers. The Customer Owns the Empire.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 20, 2019

Gartner defines the term this way: “Business intelligence is an umbrella term that includes the applications, infrastructure and tools, and best practices that enable access to and analysis of information to improve and optimize decisions and performance.”[1] ”[6] Much of that data comes from consumers using smartphones.

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Procurement Analytics 100

GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2016

In recent years, the use of cloud-based solutions has dramatically changed how modern supply chain companies operate, and the cloud supply chain management has the potential to level the playing field between all supply chain companies, especially shippers. Surely, the use of TMS is driving more companies to want to employ this software.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

” The staff at CIO Review agrees big data analytics has become a differentiator for businesses. “The deluge of data in the market — structured and unstructured — such as market trends or customer behavior and preferences has made big data the latest buzzword in business echelons. ” Summary.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Procurement Analytics 100

Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

The solution? Supply Chain Technology Investments Will Continue to Escalate.and so will Master Data Management. The only problem is… we need someone to establish a solid master data system so we are all in tune! This is the biggest opportunity I see for 2015. This is likely to continue. More of the same.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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. 39 | Tools & Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 30, 2019

The importance of ethical use of personal data to businesses. Lindsey Bahr ( @ldbahr ) writes, “Anyone with a pulse and an internet connection knows that of course every click, every search and every purchase is being stored, saved, sold and commoditized for companies who want to sell you more, and better.”[4] ”[6].

Big Data 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. In 2015 Insight acquired E2open, and Infor acquired GT Nexus. Over the course of the last decade the remaining solutions struggled. A Look at History.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2021

But before the pandemic, the industry had started trialing and deploying new solutions at a fairly slow, careful pace. She explains, “Most of the data dealt with today are unstructured and scattered in nature. This data comes from various IoT devices; satellite feeds, social networking sites, purchase transactions and more.

Analytics Software 100

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

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Fast forward to 2015 and we are now slowly experiencing increased economic activity across Europe, but the supply chain environment has changed once more. What use is big data if no-one can help you to manage small data! The challenge is to get the objectives clear and develop the necessary segmentation models.

Europe 60

Europe Conference Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2022

An infographic prepared by Retail Aware reports that a survey found, “70% of CG executives [taking the survey] selected the inability to integrate data from multiple sources as the top analytics challenge.”[3] ”[3] Mastering data analytics is the sine qua non for success in the Digital Age. Footnotes. [1]

Packaging 130

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 5, 2018

Stephen DiFranco ( @SDFIoT ), Vice President & General Manager of IoT at Broadcom, believes Whole Foods will become Amazon’s experimental playground for developing more sophisticated big-data marketing strategies.[1] billion acquisition is being hailed as Amazon’s big play to enter brick-and-mortar retail.

Retail 100

Retail Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Procurement Analytics 100

Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Margin Squeeze - Big Surprise Driver Of Change. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Purchasing Skills Price Reduction 120

Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Margin Squeeze - Big Surprise Driver Of Change. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

Predictive Analytics Software Freight Purchasing Skills Price Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Instead of becoming overwhelmed with data, managers should identify and focus on the most useful warehouse metrics to gather, report, and apply. Let us know in the comments below and look out for more great logistics content in 2015! Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post. People are your most important product. Read the Full Post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Many companies struggle with silos that inevitably occur either functionally or when looking at how data is stored, accessed, analyzed, and managed. Further critical product sustainability data from suppliers include process and material information relative to energy, water, waste, chemical compounds, recycled content, and more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Data Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 52

Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Target and Amazon, among other retailers, use AI to predict what customers will buy based upon past purchases. One early success that made headlines was when Target was able to predict a teen’s pregnancy before her father even knew using an algorithm that reviewed purchases against items known to be purchased by customers who were pregnant.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 40

Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Customers have several channels to make a purchase, such as online or mobile, bought in a store, a combination of the two, known as buy-online, pick-up in-store (BOPIS) , or any other channel to purchase offered by the retailer. Today’s consumers are more connected than ever before.

Inventory Reduction 58

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy 58

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

From investing in smart automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots to improve warehouse productivity to route and supplier optimization and outsourcing logistics to a 3PL , there are several strategies that can help companies reduce logistics costs. Implement a vehicle tracking system.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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Repl Group

JULY 1, 2019

Despite wanting to provide omnichannel retail and having the digital tools available to do so, research from IBM shows that retailers are failing to make the most of modern tech. . Which means retailers must embrace total technology solutions to: meet consumer expectations today. Where Are Retailers Now? Retail Dinosaurs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 81

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2022

The decisions range from big, one-off strategic choices (such as where to locate the next multibillion-dollar plant) to everyday frontline decisions that add up to a lot of value over time (such as whether to suggest another purchase to a customer). Enterra ADS technology is the next wave of analytic innovation beyond data science.

Analytics Software 130

Analytics Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling 130

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

We can train our phones to recognize our voices and our photo management software to recognize faces within our images. Learning will improve with the abundance of data. The good news is that there is an abundant and growing bounty of content (Big Data) on practically anything and everyone.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 40