Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Impacts of Leap Day on the Supply Chain Back in 2016, Feras Asakrieh , Senior Director of VIP Support and Conversion at Fanatics Sportsbook, observed, “February 29th may only come around once every four years, but volatility and supply chain disruptions are constant.”[2] They are: • Inventory Management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. ’ XPO Logistics unveils voice tracking (Reuters). LLamasoft Names Razat Gaurav CEO.

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Logistyx

JANUARY 4, 2016

Top Projects for 2016 Supply Chains: Transportation, Sourcing, Resilience, and Inventory Management Guest Post by Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director, Supply Chain Management Review. So good we had to share!

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. He writes content for many of the world’s largest logistics companies, as well as on his own blog site. And yet, the mechanism behind this, the business of logistics, is underappreciated. The logistics function within shipper’s operations bears the most direct pressure.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

My daughter’s second grade class is sharing their work this morning, so in the interest of time, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires Oz Development, Inc. Million Investment to Power Warehouse Management Software in the Cloud. Will it happen in 2016?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

A common theme of the 2016 predictions was growth and scalability, so let’s look at how companies are using these technologies as we prepare for the innovations of 2017. Another driving force behind the increased use of cloud technology in 2016 was budgets. However, they also can stop problems with inventory management.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Arthur Valdez, Target ’s Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer since 2016 , will retire from the company but continue in an advisory role through April 2023. Gretchen McCarthy, current Senior Vice President , global inventory management, will succeed Valdez and join Target ’s leadership team.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

That is the word being used to describe the state of the logistics industry in 2017, reports William B. Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

million US dollar in 2016. Based on the recent records, it is observed that Chatbots are always available, don’t make mistakes, are intuitive and easy to manage. How chatbots are helpful in supply chain logistics: Complete visibility. Inventory management. Real-time alerts.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Depending on the type of business, not managing your transport activities effectively could lead to unwanted consequences such as overpaying, decreased customer satisfaction, and inventory management problems. PPI v Parcel, LTL and Truckload Price Indices June 2016 – May 2021. How much are you shipping, and where to?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. UPS Sets 2016 Rates. Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Among distribution centers with three or more buildings, 28% had six or more buildings in 2016, 22% had six or more buildings in 2017, and 27% had six or more buildings in 2018, according to Logistics Management. The median square footage of distribution centers was 240,410 in 2016, 176,600 in 2017, and 305,000 in 2018.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). After implementation, in 2016, no business or product owners were appointed. When I asked about the use, the response was: “ We don’t use it.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2017

11 Ways Tech Will Change Logistics in 2017. In 2016, LEGO and Old Navy chose supply chain professionals to lead their organizations. This year, supply chains reached Silicon Valley (and not just in the form of logistics startups ). This year, supply chains reached Silicon Valley (and not just in the form of logistics startups ).

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

As explained by Bruce Tompkins , improving the supply chain includes improving service levels through better inventory management, reducing operating costs, reducing order-cycle time, achieving 100-percent accuracy, improving supply chain security and control, and improving flexibility.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2016

The Top 5 Modern Logistics Technologies. The business of Logistics is evolving. Those stories sparked an internal discussion about supply chain innovations that have made the greatest impact on the business of logistics. 3) Advanced Inventory Management Systems. 4) Collaborative Logistics.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Static vs. Dynamic Inventory Management Without Advanced Supply Chain Analytics: Inventory management might be based on static rules or historical sales data, potentially leading to overstocking or stockouts. This includes data from suppliers, production facilities, logistics services, and customer feedback.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 20 – 2016 Q1. Publishing date: 26 February 2016. 10 | SCM Consulting Map Europe 2016. The firm’s lean engineers and supply chain engineers help hospitals not only with inventory management and logistics but also with process improvements in catheterisation labs, for example.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

The plant’s green past has set a precedent for the future, particularly in light of the Euro 2016 – the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) championship. The Dunkirk bottling plant was tasked with creating the Panini Euro 2016 sticker bottles. It also reduced its packaging by 28 percent in the same time frame.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

The plant’s green past has set a precedent for the future, particularly in light of the Euro 2016 – the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) championship. The Dunkirk bottling plant was tasked with creating the Panini Euro 2016 sticker bottles. It also reduced its packaging by 28 percent in the same time frame.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

That means the customer must be a primary focus when considering supply chain strategy, network design, and performance management. The study found that by this year (2016), 89% of companies expected to be competing primarily on the basis of customer experience. . Inventory and storage costs. Inadequate inventory management.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The article goes on to say [emphasis mine]: The shift, part of what Ralph Lauren says is a long-planned action, will move warehousing and inventory management service from a North Carolina distribution center run by XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.—an an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It is usually driven by the logistics and transportation functions. The year was 1985. It was a foreign world.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. The larger the container, the greater the need for a larger port, and automation, to manage loading and unloading.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

The firm’s lean engineers and supply chain engineers help hospitals not only with inventory management and logistics but also with process improvements in catheterisation labs, for example. The facility in Kerkrade ships 3,600 orders a day. This article was first published in Supply Chain Movement 20 | Q1 – 2016.

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6 River Systems

JULY 9, 2019

Data isn’t the only driver of effective supply chain management; other factors such as good vendor and supplier relationships, effective cost control, securing the right logistics partners and adopting innovative supply chain technologies make a big impact, too.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year.,Supply Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year. Supply chain managers constantly face problems that can hinder their ability to quickly and efficiently ship products. Increased 3PL Options.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year.,Supply Supply chain managers will have a lot of obstacles to overcome this year. Supply chain managers constantly face problems that can hinder their ability to quickly and efficiently ship products. Increased 3PL Options.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Spire provides real-time information and analytics based on global maritime automatic identification system (AIS) technology—Spire’s constellation of small satellites captures the courses and current status of container ships across the globe. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86 A world transformed.

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FLEXE

APRIL 13, 2016

The FLEXE Blog is dedicated to keeping our friends in the logistics industry informed about new technologies and ideas that are transforming the nature of the business. Here are five impactful logistics & supply chain trends you should be aware of. They also scan pick lists and manage help shipment tracking data.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Digitally enabling a warehouse increases order fulfillment accuracy, speed, and scale while eliminating shipping and receiving handling errors. Relying on a WMS, analytics, BI, mobile and real-time monitoring is decreasing costs associated with under-utilized inventories faster than expected while improving inventory visibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 17, 2022

Online retail shipping volumes reportedly declined 3 percent on a year-over-year basis and noted as the largest drop since 2016. While the online platform provider reported a total revenue increase of 7 percent in the January-to-March quarter, the provider incurred a $3.8 billion loss compared to a $8.1

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. That figure rose to 341,400 employees by the fourth quarter of 2016. during the next 18 months.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, a Logistics Viewpoints story guest written by industry expert Karen Sage explained that consumers increasingly expect free shipping within a day or two, one small response to Amazon’s business models. That figure rose to 341,400 employees by the fourth quarter of 2016. during the next 18 months.

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FLEXE

MAY 18, 2017

The backbone of any successful eCommerce retailer is its logistics strategy and how quickly and efficiently it can fulfill orders to customers. Why is shipping so important? Amazon has transformed the market in such a way that free, two-day shipping is now the accepted norm and that’s quickly evolving into one-day expectations.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2018

Before we explore the key takeaways from last year’s holiday shopping season, let’s first look at the raw results , based on reports from the National Retail Federation: Sales were higher than in 2016, reaching $691.9 billion, which exceeded expectations. Online and other non-store sales increased by 11.5

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