Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For too long, supply chain risk management has been mostly confined within supply chain circles. CEOs and government agencies were more than happy to let a few experts deal with supply chain challenges. Thanks to a rise in cyber attacks, supply chain risk management is receiving attention in all quarters.

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Kinaxis

JULY 13, 2018

“Thick data” vs big data, the power of the supply chain profession, and cybersecurity. I just returned from a very inspiring 2018 SCM World Leaders Forum in London. While I attend several supply chain conferences in any given year, SCM World is a favorite of mine for a couple of reasons. Scale vs depth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Shopper Expectations Squeeze Supply Chains. Schmitz believed 2018 marked a pivot point at which mobile devices were finally welcomed on to the retail floor. Perez-Breva predicted that the retailers would find their best use of cognitive technologies in the area of supply chains. ”[2]. ”[5].

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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. P&G Redesigning Supply Chain Network.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Walmart Building New Highly Automated DC. Impact of Tariffs on US Manfacturing Costs, for Now. Trucking Capacity and Demand Now Balance, ACT Says. Consumers Still Value Free Shipping Over Fast

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

In order to improve their omni-channel fulfillment performance, companies need to overcome several challenges that are currently hindering their ability to effectively optimize and manage their supply chain inventory. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Warehouse management systems are designed to manage the many moving parts in a warehouse or DC. Learn more about it now! 5 Min Read. Download for later. Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2018

JB Hunt has Made Big Hikes to Driver Pay, US Manufacturing Chugging Along afterTarrifs, No End to Lower Availability for US DC Space, MIT Making Huge Investment in School for AI

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Lucas

JULY 11, 2018

The ecommerce transition will continue to drive net job growth in DCs, even as companies invest in automation. As robots find their place in the DC, warehouse operators will face new challenges in coordinating and optimizing the work of humans and their robotic coworkers. Robots Are Not Killing DC Jobs.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 1, 2018

DC Workers Increasingly Expensive, Salaries for Procurement Professionals Make Big Jump in 2017, Best Buy Makes Bet in More Inventory, Chinese 3PL Giant Making Huge Logistics Investments

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Responsive Supply Chain article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Dave Joseph at veridian.info. Creating a Responsive Supply Chain in advance of the peak shopping season is a no-brainer. The Benefits of a Responsive Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2019

FedEx Amazon Business was Low Margin Indeed, Ocado Announces Tab of UK DC Photo, Tariffs not Slowing US Asian Import Rise, Banner Year for 3PLs in 2018

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2018

Today, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of individual warehouse management systems ( WMSs ) available, but how do you reap the real-world features within this innovative type of supply chain management systems? Shacklett of TechTarget , consider the size, set up and number of warehouses in your supply chain.

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2018

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. We’ve listed the five most interesting trends that grocery retailers can expect in 2018.

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Lucas

AUGUST 29, 2017

Despite this fresh reminder of the risks of using outdated systems, very few IT and operations leaders we talk to are even aware that Microsoft is “sunsetting” the legacy Windows mobile operating systems running on the majority of RF, voice and vehicle mount terminals used in their DCs. The Facts About Windows Sunset.

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Lucas

AUGUST 29, 2017

Despite this fresh reminder of the risks of using outdated systems, very few IT and operations leaders we talk to are even aware that Microsoft is “sunsetting” the legacy Windows mobile operating systems running on the majority of RF, voice and vehicle mount terminals used in their DCs. The Facts About Windows Sunset.

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Lucas

AUGUST 29, 2017

Despite this fresh reminder of the risks of using outdated systems, very few IT and operations leaders we talk to are even aware that Microsoft is “sunsetting” the legacy Windows mobile operating systems running on the majority of RF, voice and vehicle mount terminals used in their DCs. The Facts About Windows Sunset.

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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. Driving Revenue. A Perfect Fit for Fashion. Driving Efficiency. Bringing the Outside In. billion by 2021.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

International trade and customs issues reports Toby Gooley of DC Velocity. Ultimately, a winning e-commerce shipping strategy utilizes technology in all stages of the supply chain, from manufacturing to returns management to ensure freight spend stays within reason. Research supply chain options. Increased risk.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 20, 2018

CO2 Back on the Rise in 2017, Productivity Gains All Going to Largest Firms, DC Space gets Even Tighter in Q2, UPS will US AI to Predict Parcel Flows

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Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2019

Clint Reiser ( @ClintReiser ), Director of Supply Chain Research at ARC Advisory Group, explains, “Retailer competition has compressed order fulfillment times considerably over the last few years. Phillips, “ E-Commerce Companies Get Creative in Quest for ‘Last Mile’ Space ,” The Wall Street Journal , 9 December 2018. [2]

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2018

Supply chain professionals are like the military’s special forces. According to Steve Geary, President of the Supply Chain Visions family of companies and Chief Operating Officer at ROSE Solutions, logistics is the key tool in the supply chain professional’s kit. .” ”[2]. ”[4].

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Creating a responsive supply chain in advance of the peak shopping season is a no-brainer. A responsive supply chain offers greater flexibility with labor management , streamlines warehouse operations, reduces dock constraints, and much more. Why Warehouses Need Responsive Supply Chain Functions.

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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. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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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. Turnover €125M (2018). Customers » Case Studies.

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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. Guess what?

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2019

With so many challenges facing today's supply chains, technology may be the key to unlocking greater productivity. According to Fortune Media, labor already accounts for nearly a third of supply chain costs. Dan Gilmore of Supply Chain Digest refers to this as “ The Great DC Labor Crisis.”.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 25, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In the wake of a 2018 investigation by the Associated Press on how to stop Google from tracking , Google added features such as “Your Data in Maps and Search to make it easier to control what location and other data is saved and what is deleted so you can hide data from google.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The company has grown, with revenue this year expected to rise to $109 million from $15 million in 2018, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The timing is particularly bad, with the shipping industry already facing congested supply lines that are delaying deliveries of clothes and toys for the year-end holidays.

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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. It did not include robotics.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2018

It has the potential to be not only be a powerful, industry-leading storage and shipping center, but also the literal hub of your logistics — including returns, reshipments, and other nuanced supply chain tasks. It has been speculated that 50 percent of all new spaces will be absorbed by e-commerce companies in 2018.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In a 2018 RELEX study , grocers reported an average $70M lost each year to fresh food spoilage, with larger companies reporting several hundred millions of dollars in losses. The Risk: Where Unintegrated Supply Chains Lose Money. That same study found that the root of the problem often lies in poor supply chain practices.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Redesigned, retail supply chains, enabled with analytics and augmented reality, are not only meeting, but raising consumer expectations.

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Thursday 1 March 2018. Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. The demand from a Walmart DC or another retailer’s DC was lumpy by definition. Let the data enable your supply chain. What OTIF means for you.

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Thursday 1 March 2018. Until recently, the supply chains for CPG companies used to end with their distribution centers (DCs) serving Walmart DCs. The demand from a Walmart DC or another retailer’s DC was lumpy by definition. Let the data enable your supply chain. What OTIF means for you.

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