Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2019

To meet changing consumer behavior, retailers are finding omnichannel strategies essential. ” Omnichannel strategies can help meet consumer demands. Myerson ( @Paul_A_Myerson ), a supply chain instructor at Monmouth University, insists omnichannel operations are the new retail reality. Changing consumer behavior.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity. About three hundred supply chain professionals from various pockets of the world representing manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology vendors took part in the summit.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. Challenges in Today’s State of E-Commerce Logistics The challenges of today’s e-commerce strategies were formed when supply chain leaders believed the only solution to e-commerce was expansion.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). As explained by Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , industrywide statistics indicate adoption rates have remained fixed near 33 percent for nearly two decades. This is the “Amazon Effect.”.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2018

In the business world, omnichannel operations are creating frenemous relationships between retailers and suppliers. ” At the very least, DTC activity, as part of a larger omnichannel strategy, sets the stage for retailers and manufacturers to become frenemies. These are perilous times for retailers. Footnotes. [1] 5] Higinio O.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Combined with omnichannel offerings like buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup, two-hour and same-day delivery round out a suite of order fulfillment services even Amazon cannot match. Target acquired Shipt in 2017 to provide the foundation of its same-day delivery. Ken can be reached at ken.fleming@logistyx.com.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 7, 2018

For example, the editorial staff at Material Handling & Logistics note, “When it comes to digital maturity, the supply chain and logistics industry are lagging.”[1] 2] Despite these protestations of sluggishness, a lot of exciting things are happening in the logistics arena. Logistics in the Digital Age.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

According to Eric Rice of Supply Chain 24/7, e-commerce growth in 2017 grew faster than it has since 2011. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. In other words, filling more orders is great, but it still requires significant use of logistics resources.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? Now they’re within the grasp of many organisations with a logistics or warehouse function. In fact, investor funding for this technology has ballooned since 2017 , growing from US$0.1 billion to $5.6

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

That’s probably why some of the biggest companies in the world are moving beyond retail to establish their own logistics task forces. From Amazon to FedEx, the line between e-commerce retailer and logistics provider is blurring. How E-Commerce Brought Logistics From a Back-End Function to an Operational Powerhouse.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2024

The company’s cloud-based OmniFlow software provides brands with the real-time visibility and insights needed to orchestrate and optimize omnichannel fulfillment, from any location to any end customer. About Flowspace Flowspace is the software platform and distribution network powering independent fulfillment. The company was named an Inc.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Capacity Will Tighten Further Capacity has run at nearly 100-percent utilization since the 2017 hurricane season. More Shippers Want Less Than Truckload Options Shippers have also faced the encroach of omnichannel, and it will affect demand for LTL as well. e-Book] 8 Big Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping. Download eBook.

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

While there is much truth to the hype, it is important to stay practical and understand the logistics applications of blockchain and what they mean for you and your organization. Logistics Applications of Blockchain Maintain Data for All Parties. It also affects reverse logistics.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

That’s probably why some of the biggest companies in the world are moving beyond retail to establish their own logistics task forces. From Amazon to FedEx, the line between e-commerce retailer and logistics provider is blurring. How E-Commerce Brought Logistics From a Back-End Function to an Operational Powerhouse.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

We have eight riders confirmed so far for our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure Team — the most ever! Okay, moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… Buckle Up, Prime Members: Amazon Launches In-Car Delivery. Janet Bucciero (sponsored by family and friends).

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2018

Below are a few terms Tompkins believes you should understand: Collaborative Logistics or Distributed Logistics. New automated warehouses and optimization algorithms enable automated fulfillment and result in great final delivery to achieve low cost and high speed, customer-focused logistics.” Post-click Logistics.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 11, 2018

One thing is for sure: 2017 was a big year for the retail and supply chain industries. With more sales moving online and buying behaviors changing, it’s clear how impactful technology and logistics strategies are to maintaining a competitive edge. Download our latest white paper, 2018 Retail & Logistics: 9 Trends to Watch. .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations. In many cases, supplying companies have taken an “Implement first.

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Veridian Solutions

APRIL 1, 2019

Omnichannel retail is the new “Gold Standard” for the industry. On the surface, an omnichannel approach gives consumers the ability to blend their online and physical experience into one. For supply chains, the impact of omnichannel is more significant. Best Practices for Leveraging Retail Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 8, 2020

For the last two decades, the field of e-commerce fulfillment (logistics) has been going through the golden age because of the equally growing market of e-commerce providers (online sellers). However, other logistics companies improved their fulfillment game in 2018. The post Logistics in the Golden Age of E-Commerce!

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will delve into what will set third-party logistics providers apart in the coming year, and what to expect as e-commerce continues to merge with brick-and-mortar retail. We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. Meanwhile, inventory levels rose 3.6

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

Warehousing and logistics management is constantly evolving. B in 2017 to a forecast of $6.97 Under the best conditions, reverse logistics can be a complicated process. Ensuring inventory visibility across the entire organization will be the key to success for omnichannel fulfillment. B in 2022 , a CAGR of 47.6%.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Nicole Pontius, marketing communications manager for Camcode, notes, “There’s no doubt that cloud technology has transformed supply chain management and logistics operations. With the rise of e-commerce and omnichannel operations, robots and automation have made a big supply chain impact — especially in warehouses.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2017 it showed the world the D2C trend was coming by slashing its 30,000 retail partners down to just 40. D2C logistics and eCommerce can still be burdensome for manufacturers who are not well-established in these areas. Omnichannel eCommerce is the new B2B standard To quote McKinsey: ‘B2B buyers aren’t just moving to omnichannel.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

by Bill DuBois A recent post on Logistics Management cites some figures supporting the idea that e-commerce is a runaway train continuing to gather momentum. Increased e-commerce volumes and omnichannel strategies are putting unprecedented demands on the supply chain. This finding continues a clear statistical trend.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Retailers soon learned they had to master omnichannel operations as well as adapt in other ways to this new business landscape. He explained, “There are two areas where a more genuine use of those same tools holds potential for retail: Logistics and turning customer assistance into expert advice and information gathering.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This was certainly another interesting year from a logistics and supply chain standpoint, as we saw the emergence of generative AI take center stage. I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2017

Amazon Prime Day 2017 was a major success. While the outlook sounds grim for smaller businesses, competing with the omnichannel retail capacity of Amazon is still possible, and retailers need to know how. They promote a seamless, omnichannel retail experience, and Walmart has been working on this concept since 2013.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 8, 2020

Unfortunately, legacy systems also have a direct correlation with an inability to embrace omnichannel supply chains and reap its rewards, such as using brick-and-mortar stores as fulfillment centers and tapping all inventory to move product faster and with less cost. Ways an Order Management System Helps Retailers Succeed.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Furthermore, the speed of operation of robots will increase more than 30 percent by the end of 2017. Clearly, robotics will become more important in 2017 than during any previous year. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 5, 2018

According to a report by Gartner L2, nearly 85% of holiday sales in 2017 took place in brick-and-mortar stores. retail #christmas #logistics #ecommerce #omnichannel. It’s therefore hugely important for retailers to make the most of this time to get everything ready to maximise sales over the holiday period.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

By December, 2017 had seen 26 major retail bankruptcies (defined in this case as companies with more than $50 million in liabilities).”[1] ” Mani’s prediction highlights the need for brick-and-mortar retailers to implement personalized, omnichannel operations so they can get in front of the money flowing into e-commerce.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In order to meet the unprecedented demand for the holiday shopping season for online and brick-and-mortar stores, where sales grew at least 20 percent over 2017, explains Business Wire , requires unmatched WMS efficiency. warehouse is 34 years old, explains Michelle Fischer via Inbound Logistics. Extensive logistics solutions.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In order to meet the unprecedented demand for the holiday shopping season for online and brick-and-mortar stores, where sales grew at least 20 percent over 2017, explains Business Wire , requires unmatched WMS efficiency. warehouse is 34 years old, explains Michelle Fischer via Inbound Logistics. Extensive logistics solutions.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Matt Guasco ( @mattpguasco ), President of INF Marketing and Logistics, explains, “With the rise in e-commerce has come an annual torrent of post-holiday returns. No easy task for a logistics system largely built to deliver.”[1] E-commerce has forever changed the reverse logistics formula. Some 61% of U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

“Omnichannel” is certainly the prevalent phrase in the E-Commerce arena. The expectation in an Omnichannel world is that a customer can order what they want, when they want, on whatever device they want, and have it delivered how they want. The physical delivery part of the Omnichannel expectation can be very elusive.

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