Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Chief Marketing Officer Zebra Technologies, insisted the retail sector was in the midst of a revolution. He explained, “The outlook is strong and retail technology spending is expected to rise three percent over the next three years among retailers with greater than 50 stores. Shopper Expectations Squeeze Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights communication made by retailer Walmart regarding a significant bet on warehouse robotics having attractive operating profitability promise. At this DC , robots unload cases of goods from truck trailers while autonomous forklifts move materials within the facility.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

Call it a cop-out if you like, but seriously, predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular can suddenly disrupt the way things are done.

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CormSquare

JANUARY 6, 2017

Buzz-word technologies like “cloud” and “mobile” have dominated top Supply Chain trend lists from organizations like Gartner, Forbes and DC Velocity for 5 years. The digital supply chain is making logistics faster, more accurate, more efficient, and much cheaper. Supply Chains Go-Cloud Only.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Technology is an important enabler of improved efficient transportation performance.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

With little time to spare this morning, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Deal for Whole Foods Seen as Ideal for Urban Pickup and Delivery Hubs (WSJ – sub. DC Velocity). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – May 2017. Carrier warehousing, anyone? (DC

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. Will they help or hurt more?”

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 13, 2021

the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced several platform updates to its new high-impact Logistics and Distribution Module. The Logistics Industry has been hit by a massive Supply Chain Flux, with unanticipated yet predictable reverberations continuing to disrupt and proliferate across Global Trade Networks.

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RFgen

MARCH 20, 2018

This article will discuss planning to implement new mobile device software to strengthen mobile efficiency. Warehouse supply chain software is seeing a major shift in operating systems. Apple, Microsoft and Google are each putting forth a new OS option specifically designed for the supply chain industry.

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RFgen

MARCH 20, 2018

This article will discuss planning to implement new mobile device software to strengthen mobile efficiency. Warehouse supply chain software is seeing a major shift in operating systems. Apple, Microsoft and Google are each putting forth a new OS option specifically designed for the supply chain industry.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 30, 2020

As with many new technologies the IoT has been the subject of much hype, lots of grand ideas and, inevitably, somewhat less return than initially promised. For an in-depth look at IoT and the "endless opportunities" it was offering a few years ago, see our Whitepaper, The Internet of Things and the Modern Supply Chain.

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 13, 2019

Case Arena: Optimizing a Complex, Global Supply Chain. A global brand running wholly owned subsidiaries and exporting to more than 100 countries, it runs a multi-level distribution network centered on a global DC in Italy and 2 regional DCs in France and the USA. – Giorgio Farinelli, Supply Chain Director, Arena.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 18, 2017

IBM and Watson May be Game Changing for Supply Chain, Zebra Takes Wide Area RFID Readers to New Level, Cool System for Managing Mobile Devices in the DC, Tool to Turbocharge Bar Code Scanning on Smart Phones, Softeon Uses DOM for Inbound as Well As Fulfillment, More

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

OnLine Grocer Ocado Automates DC for Success, Deal with the Devil on Chinese Aircraft, Carrier Now Offering Minimum Weekly Driver Pay, Net US Store Closings are Very Much on the Rise

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

There are customer-facing cogs, internal supply chain cogs, and supplier-facing cogs. ”[3] That customer-centric definition might lead one to believe omnichannel is all about marketing — but supply chain professionals know that’s not true. Cogs in the omnichannel machine. She lists a few: Website.

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Lucas

JUNE 12, 2017

Simple: updating or replacing your WMS is not always the best method to improve DC operations. If your goal is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of hands-on processes in the DC, then mobile work execution may fit the bill, at a considerable savings compared to a new WMS.

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Lucas

JUNE 12, 2017

Simple: updating or replacing your WMS is not always the best method to improve DC operations. If your goal is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of hands-on processes in the DC, then mobile work execution may fit the bill, at a considerable savings compared to a new WMS.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions. Inside and Out. Driving Revenue. A Perfect Fit for Fashion. Driving Efficiency. in 2004 to $0.38

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub. Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. It’s Mostly About Automation. Robots Run the Warehouse. Dark Distribution Centres.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

He was promoted to a full-time job in 2017, and is now earning more than $16 an hour. Truck driver salaries are up, with private fleet drivers earning as much as $86,000 annually in 2017, with an entry level median position of $53,000. Automation can solve labor issues. Those skills led him to a part-time job at a FedEx Corp.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The numbers speak for themselves: 37 episodes produced in 2016, totaling more than 1,100 minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. And we continue to receive great feedback from supply chain and logistics professionals like you, such as this email from D.P.,

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

Are you looking for ways to use automation technology to stay at the top of the game? We’re breaking down 6 automation technologies to drive up your distribution center efficiency. Distribution Centre Automation. Option 3: Automated Guided Vehicles. Option 3: Automated Guided Vehicles. The Challenges.

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Kinaxis

JULY 13, 2018

“Thick data” vs big data, the power of the supply chain profession, and cybersecurity. While I attend several supply chain conferences in any given year, SCM World is a favorite of mine for a couple of reasons. For one, this is a power-packed forum with the who’s who of supply chain in attendance.

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Lucas

JULY 9, 2019

Mobile wearing technologies are a recent trend that help with warehouse operations increase their speed. This technology helps with communicating logistical data, eliminates inefficient traffic patterns and helps improve safety. As usual, technology is evolving. This percentage is up from 16% in 2017.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 27, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Innovation is top of mind in 2017. The future of supply chain visibility. CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly reports on the emergence of several new approaches to achieving supply chain visibility.

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Cognira

MAY 19, 2021

This will include changes driven by technology and consumer behavior influenced by Covid-19. Technology and Data Sciences’ Perspective. Data Science Methodology- Data Science existed to create targeted promotions, but the supporting technology and infrastructure were limited. Technology and Data Sciences’ Perspective.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 20, 2017

The Editors of RIS News named JDA’s booth as one of the Had-to-See Booths at NRF 2017 ! #8 JDA’s Store of the Future in our booth displayed how the retail supply chain is being recalibrated to center around the customer experience. #6 Anchor Courtney Reagan remarks that “JDA Software powers Pepper the Robot.

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2018

In 2017, the grocery industry experienced the convergence of online and offline channels. Simultaneously grocers increased speed-to-market, supply chain transparency and prioritized shopping experience over price. Many of the same trends we’ve seen in 2017 will continue in 2018 alongside new challenges and opportunities.

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 21, 2018

During 2017, the company almost doubled its store count, from 20 to 39, increasing its revenue by 29%. In 2015, Derome set out to improve its supply chain processes knowing it needed an agile solution to support its growth as keeping track of stock levels without an inventory management system was difficult. Stores: 40.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Retailers’ concession to consumer demands are having a ripple effect along the supply chain. DC Velocity columnist Mitch Mac Donald recently noted , “some of the most amazing advances in logistics are coming from retailers that are scrambling to remain relevant (and, oh yeah, profitable) in a rapidly changing marketplace.”.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Retailers’ concession to consumer demands are having a ripple effect along the supply chain. DC Velocity columnist Mitch Mac Donald recently noted , “some of the most amazing advances in logistics are coming from retailers that are scrambling to remain relevant (and, oh yeah, profitable) in a rapidly changing marketplace.”.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Look for an all-in-one warehouse automation solution that fits your business model. You’re not alone.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Look for an all-in-one warehouse automation solution that fits your business model. You’re not alone.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Technology is quickly transforming the world around us, impacting everything from the way we communicate to how we operate our businesses. Why is technology important for warehouses? In addition to securing additional storage capacity, many warehouses turn to technology innovations to meet the demand for rapid, accurate deliveries.

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