Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Cognitive computing technology taps into social media to make this a reality.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Digital Supply Chain Overview! Digital Supply Chain evolve article and permission to publish here provided by Megan R. People often position the digital supply chain as essential for helping today’s businesses succeed. Email Address.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology. The speed of business is fast and companies that aren’t successful in adopting, implementing, and optimizing new technologies run the risk of being left behind. Digital transformation leverages tools to help manage a business better.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I share insights, based on research, for the supply chain leader. Frequently, when I post about an issue, a well-intending consultant or an aggressive business development executive will tout the evolution of the autonomous supply chain as the answer. Shifts in Technology. Stay tuned. Background. They did it.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

What is the #1 technology topic Descartes CEO Ed Ryan gets asked about? Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Descartes (@DescartesSG) March 28, 2017. million in FY 2017 (net income has grown from $12.0 DescartesEvolution keynote by Ed Ryan, complete with drone! pic.twitter.com/rDXqt2Q7rV.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. According to OECD and National Health Expenditure data, US healthcare spending per person was approx $10,224 in 2017. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Most other developed countries are around 40-50% less than this.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. What is Supply Chain Analytics? Supply chain analytics makes it possible for businesses to collect data, analyze that data, and make informed decisions.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For the past several months, supply chains have received more press than they have in a long time — maybe ever. Supply chains are in trouble. Marcus Jeffery, Territory Manager, UK and Ireland, at Ivanti Supply Chain, observes, “Global supply chains have been under immense pressure over the past year.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 17, 2017

What supply chain technology trends are set to revolutionize your supply chain in 2017 and beyond? Supply chain executives recognize digital disruption is carving new opportunities in business process automation and organizational management – with increasing tenacity. Cyber Security.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 6, 2019

Company executives are increasingly aware of the importance of supply chains in making companies successful. A couple of years ago, however, a McKinsey study concluded companies weren’t investing enough in supply chain transformation technologies. Technology and supply chain transformation.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 24, 2022

” Difficult as it may be, supply chain professionals need to plan for the future. Mark Lau, Chief Commercial Officer at TVS Supply Chain Solutions, believes the new normal is more about spotlighting old vulnerabilities than it is about new circumstances. … Supply chains will have to adapt.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. However, to capture these benefits requires the right people, process and technology capabilities to extract the insights within the data.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 22, 2017

Source: Andrew Downard, Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, May 2017. Business is moving fast and there is so much new data now speeding through the pipes that Gartner says it’s not possible to plan a supply chain without some level of automation.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Supply chain professionals know how complex today’s supply chains can be. 2] All that complexity demonstrates just how competent supply chain professionals are in making everything work. .”[1] Many of them are placing their hope in blockchain (aka distributed ledger) technology.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. Finished products have high ratios (average 50%) of sourced or procured product content. Today’s challenge is to lower the finished product defect rate by emphasizing supply chain quality.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

Seldom, if ever, has the global supply chain received so much attention as it did in 2021. Some critics have called for a complete overhaul of the global supply chain, insisting current operations can’t be fixed. Supply Chain Trends. Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Last month, I attended and spoke at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference , where I learned many things about the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry. I also learned that there are a lot of similarities between the Heavy Building Materials supply chain and the Domino’s Pizza supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Therefore, more companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to achieve greater supply chain savings and presence in such markets through enhanced transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management. Why Work With a 3PL?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The new year is also a good time for supply chain professionals to evaluate how their value chains need to transform in the months and years ahead to meet changing business conditions, such as the recent coronavirus outbreak. I believe most professionals will discover their supply chains need to become more agile.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain basics. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Key Takeaways – Supply Chain Basics. Technology.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In the information age, it’s difficult to hide things you would prefer to remain undiscovered. Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. They are demanding more supply chain transparency. What is supply chain transparency?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? The answer lies in how employees respond to the technology, how it benefits overall production value and if it can be leveraged directly to protect the business and consumers simultaneously. Advanced Robotics and Automation Have Boosted Production and Distribution.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

”[1] Many pundits claim new technologies are revolutionizing or transforming logistics. Like Nahata, Gurcharan Singh, Founder of LogixGRID Technologies, believes disruptive technologies are transforming the logistics arena. Disruptive technologies transforming logistics. ” Cognitive technologies.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 30, 2018

Numerous articles have been written about the importance and benefits of digital supply chains. Analysts from PLS Logistics note, “A digital supply chain is similar to a typical supply chain, but the foundation is built on web-enabled abilities. Digital Supply Chain Trends and Technologies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. With the official deadline for implementing electronic logging devices less than one year away, more freight shipping providers will be upgrading technology and systems in 2017, reports Matt Sullivan. Automation Will Enhance Freight Visibility and Accountability.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain expert Mike Mortson ( @mmortson ) believes it’s still fair to ask, “What is the digital supply chain?”[2] ”[2] Steve Banker ( @steve_scm ), Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Arc Advisory Group, agrees it’s a fair question. ”[3].

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 30, 2022

As supply chains continue to garner negative headlines — thanks to snarled transportation systems, closed factories, and product shortages — supply chain professionals are facing a future in which severe weather will continue to give them headaches. ” Supply Chain Climate Change Risks are Rising.

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2023

The last time we compiled a list of supply chain book recommendations was in 2016 in our blog, 6 Books Every Supply Chain Professional Must Read. Back then, the world of supply chain in a pre-covid world looked quite different. A must-read for business leaders.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 2, 2022

At the time, Netscape’s Web browser was the technology to be excited about and the Yankees were playing Atlanta in the World Series. As a consequence, acceptance and use of cloud computing technologies has accelerated significantly — with eCommerce and working remotely as two cultural changes that have become much more commonplace.”[3].

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In today’s global economy, businesses face increasing pressure to ensure transparency and accountability in their supply chains. Consumers are increasingly demanding more information about the products they buy, and regulatory bodies are introducing new requirements for companies to meet.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. Automated Truck Firm Raises $60 Million (WSJ – sub.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2018

Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Supply chain black swans occur without warning, and recovery can last months.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Since launching in 2017, Uber Freight has built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to reduce inefficiencies and increase opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration. Shipper expectations are rising. Empty miles are about 1.5%

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

When it comes to supply chain design, we’re at another inflection point in the industry. The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.

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