Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2019

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” ”[2] Computers and digital manufacturing ushered in other Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” ” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Drop in the price of crude oil.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

My last year there was as Global Chief Information Officer—I was responsible for enabling the operations of the 50,000-student organization via digital technology. Sustainable operations refers to the orchestration of value: capture, retention, and creation through manufacturing products and their associated supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

At the time, we were both deployed as consultants for Manugistics to help a manufacturing company to implement end-to-end planning. in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). The groups of supply planning, procurement and logistics operate within silos. History of E2open.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

” Let’s be clear — perfect information doesn’t exist. Being drowned in an ocean of data, however, can lead to information overload resulting poor decisions and/or lost opportunities. Sourcing decisions will be based more upon resilience, rather than merely minimizing costs. 2] 1 Corinthians 13:12 [3] Don A.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

Friday, July 10, 2015. Wal-Mart taps manufacturer database to aid U.S. May 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The other interesting technology news came not from a software vendor, but from a $26 billion manufacturing and logistics services company: Flextronics. reshoring drive (Reuters).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Manufacturers of medical devices are the first ones to get the blame when a patient complains of suffering injury or harm from using a medical device. But today’s manufacturers outsource most of the inputs and parts of their final manufactured medical devices and products. Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2016

Offshoring offers manufacturers many supply and labor benefits, but it can also present supply chain logistics management obstacles. Forbes explained how Mexico is currently undergoing manufacturing growth that makes the country an ideal candidate for production. auto manufacturing giant that wants to get into the hybrid game.

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2016

Offshoring offers manufacturers many supply and labor benefits, but it can also present supply chain logistics management obstacles. Forbes explained how Mexico is currently undergoing manufacturing growth that makes the country an ideal candidate for production. auto manufacturing giant that wants to get into the hybrid game.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2015

What will be the key trend that changes the manufacturing industry in 2015? Supply Chain Nation asked Simon Ellis, practice director for supply chain strategies at IDC Manufacturing Insights, for his thoughts on what 2015 might hold for the industry. His answer might surprise you.

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Elementum

APRIL 15, 2016

Consumer electronics could be facing months of supply chain disruptions after the Kumamoto quakes rattled manufacturers in Southern Japan. The popularity of semiconductor and other electronics producers in the region, whose fragile manufacturing process could have been critically damaged by the quakes. What Happened. Impact Analysis.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Here are five to look for in 2015. This will be possible through a platform approach to transportation management that delivers a unified control structure, and drives savings by aggregating sourcing volumes and optimizing end-to-end transportation. As a result, several areas of focus will move to the forefront of logistics strategy.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). It monitors engine hours, vehicle movement, miles driven, and location information. . Establishing new hours-of-service supporting document (shipping documents, fuel purchase receipts, etc.) Paragon Software Systems Introduces Route Control.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Manufacturing productivity calls for efficient staffing levels, operational production equipment and proper supply inventory management. Calculating the cost of raw materials needed for manufacturing becomes more difficult as supply prices change due to a variety of outside factors.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Manufacturing productivity calls for efficient staffing levels, operational production equipment and proper supply inventory management. Calculating the cost of raw materials needed for manufacturing becomes more difficult as supply prices change due to a variety of outside factors.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions. Companies based on assets have had years of experience in purchasing trucks and managing warehouse inventories. What Is the Company’s History? Less than two decades ago, the concept of 3rd Party Logistics Companies were relatively unknown.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 21, 2021

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” So, it’s not a question of if but when AI will become the norm in the manufacturing sector.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. can spur added interest in battery manufacturing circular networks. Rivian Automotive Initiates Key Strategic Partnership with Mercedes.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

In the decades that have followed, the emphasis on adopting eco-friendly practices, implementing sustainability measures, and protecting the environment has continued to grow, gaining traction across diverse industries , sectors, and settings — including the manufacturing world. Sustainable manufacturing can also be very cost-effective.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2015

I was at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference earlier this week. April 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). For example, we provide a solution to forecast sales for both manufacturers and retailers so they can purchase, produce and sell more products more efficiently. What would a poet say about this photo?

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Arena Solutions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the case of Google Glass wearable technology, it was pulled from the market in 2015 due to a bulky design, lack of practical features, and privacy concerns 2. operations, quality, procurement), contract manufacturers, and suppliers in design reviews and gather their input early on. Collaboration is vital in what we do.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

You will also find a great infographic underneath that shows what manufacturing CEOs have on their mind this year when it comes to bringing all of these pillars together to use in manufacturing processes. 9 Progressive Information Technology Movements Moving Manufacturing into Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp.,

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

I sure called this one right…Globalization linked with increasing labor costs in countries such as China, as well as fuel costs and regulatory shifts, are driving a dramatic impact on where companies source, where they produce, and the complexity of processes required to sell to the customer.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. Second Down – Teams need to make real-time decisions based on new information, but they can’t. Sources: Gartner, “S&OE: The Secret Ingredient for Delivering Planned Business Results”, Marko Pukkila, 2015.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. Second Down – Teams need to make real-time decisions based on new information, but they can’t. Sources: Gartner, “S&OE: The Secret Ingredient for Delivering Planned Business Results”, Marko Pukkila, 2015.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2021

Like other economic sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the manufacturing sector has had to reevaluate past business strategies to ensure they remain on track to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic environment. “Talk of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing,” he writes, “has been around for years.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

In this blog, Andy discusses the health of the manufacturing industry, manufacturing technology orders, and setting benchmarks for company performance. The State of the Health of The US Manufacturing Sector & Manufacturing Technology Orders. USMTO is managed by AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

The manufacturing company of the future will not only have to compete on its ability to deliver a top-shelf solution, but it will have to get the product to the end user quickly as well. According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

The manufacturing company of the future will not only have to compete on its ability to deliver a top-shelf solution, but it will have to get the product to the end user quickly as well. According to Property Casualty 360, the major challenges of 2015 will be those pertaining to the supply chain.

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