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Optimizing Supply Chains Has Never Been More Important

Enterra Insights

”[5] He continues, “Most supply chains consist of the following layers or departments: manufacturing; suppliers; transporters; warehouses; distributors; service Providers; retailers; [and] customers. Those areas are: Warehouse optimization. ” Inventory optimization. ” River Logic Blog, 14 August 2019.

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Supply Chain Resilience is Essential in an Uncertain World

Enterra Insights

Back in 2019, Joseph Shamir , Founder of ToolsGroup, wrote, “If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected — from extreme weather events to endless political psychodramas to tech startups disrupting whole industries. ” Actions to Consider • Map the supply chain.

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Distributor Management – Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for FMCG Principals

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Regular reviews and joint business planning foster accountability and trust.

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Luxury Fashion and the Need for Flexible Warehouse Automation

Locus Robotics

Home March 31, 2025 Luxury Fashion and the Need for Flexible Warehouse Automation Melissa Valentine , Vice President, Sales (North America) Luxury fashion has long been defined by exclusivity, craftsmanship, and high-touch customer experiences. The industrys shifting dynamics are reflected in recent reports from Bain and McKinsey.

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5 Years Later: 3 Things COVID-19 Changed in Supply Chain And 2 It Didn’t 

BlueYonder

The areas most affected by labor shortages were transportation operations with 61% of businesses affected, followed by warehouse operations at 51%, as well as transportation planning and inventory/distribution at 51%. From 2007 to 2019, internet sales as a percentage of total retail sales followed a steady, predictable upward trend.

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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The knock-on effects included delivery delays, inventory shortfalls and price spikes across multiple industries. According to a 2024 survey by the National Association of Manufacturers, 72% of supply chain leaders now identify geopolitical instability as their top operational risk, up from just 28% in 2019. What can you do?

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The Time and Need to Reinvent Supply Chain Management!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply chain management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point-of-origin to point-of-consumption”. Supply Chain involves what have been traditionally considered lower value back office functions such as Purchasing, Warehousing, Logistics, and Material Handling.