Enterra Insights

JULY 14, 2020

Consumer behavior, even before the pandemic, was moving steadily towards the digital path to purchase. The pandemic forced many consumers to make purchases online that they normally would have completed in stores. ” That doesn’t mean they aren’t using the digital path to purchase — because they are.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Enterra Insights

JULY 20, 2021

The staff at Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) explains, “If 2020 was a Dickens novel about consumer goods, it might be called a tale of two categories: essential and non-essential. The former saw the better of times in which the belief in their products gave consumers hope. on a two-year basis.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

From demand planning to manufacturing to trade promotion optimization, data is essential for almost every aspect of consumer packaged goods (CPG) company operations. … With an ever-complex consumer purchasing path, it can be difficult for a brand to know where exactly to adjust their efforts. ”[2].

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

.”[1] His prediction proved accurate. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 percent higher than October 2020.”[2] ” At the moment, that prediction appears optimistic. In 2020, grocery prices increased 3.7%

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And — in what could be boon or bane for manufacturers and retailers — today’s consumers are quite willing to abandon their once-preferred brands in favor of new ones that offer value or novelty.”[1] The Omnichannel Consumer. ”[2] Yes, consumers can be difficult to figure out. during 2020. ”[3].

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. in March, and the lowest level recorded since August 2020. reported for March. reported for March. reported for March.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of April 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which continue to reinforce a state of contraction level stabilization within global supply chain networks. Some good news is that the reported data reinforces that global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. In the evolution of today’s analytics most companies are evaluating concurrent optimization of transactional data. We are just beginning to understand how to use sentiment data and new forms of analytics.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

That’s because, for the first time since their creation in 1901, Sweethearts candies, an iconic staple of our Valentine’s Day celebrations won’t be manufactured. Consumer packaged goods is a tough and evolving market. Manufacturing Valentine’s Day Sweethearts leaves a sour taste. CPG acquisitions are common.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

Let’s look at some of its real-world uses in 2020 across the public and private sectors to see which prominent players have embraced blockchain, to what end, and what kind of inroads it’s making into the supply chain environment. So how well is blockchain living up to commercial and organizational expectations?

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Logility

MARCH 30, 2020

For the first time in history, shelves of stores across the globe that sell food, beverage and other fast-moving consumer goods (including toilet paper, hand sanitizer and cleaning products) are nearly empty. Looking back a few months, no one could have predicted the current state of the global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last week’s quarterly financial performance reporting among major U.S. The retailer had reported a big earnings miss as higher inventories and supply chain related costs dragged down expected profitability. This week’s report of Target’s financial performance reflected that action, but operating margins actually declined to 1.2

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2020

Does this trend only apply to manufacturing, or do you see the same thing playing out in spend on services like IT, maintenance, and security? . . TechTimes reports that IT outsourcing is expecting to pass half a trillion U.S. Almost no companies have their own security employees in 2020. Purchasing. Engineering.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Advanced and predictive analytics. That’s an increase from 17% in 2017.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 23, 2021

The latest report from April of 2021, shows the deficit dropped to $68.9 economy is beginning to recover from the shut downs in 2020. Aircrafts, Engines, and Parts Manufacturing ($63.2B). Due to lockdowns caused by COVID-19 the aircraft industry suffered significant losses in 2020. Automobile Manufacturing ($44.6B).

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Unilever has sustainability at the very heart of its business model, extending all the way through the supply chain from distribution to procurement. For example, by 2020, Unilever expects to sustainably source 100% of its raw materials, even those used for packaging. The Sustainability Drive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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QAD

APRIL 6, 2021

The packaging industry has to stay on the forefront of change because what they produce affects so many other markets, like food and beverage, consumer goods and healthcare packaging. Here’s how packaging manufacturing has evolved during the pandemic. All of the growth in retail in 2020 came from e-commerce.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2023

Journalist Erica Pandey reports, “America wastes more than 100 billion pounds — or 40% — of its food each year.”[1] and China, The Guardian reports. ” Everyone is a Stakeholder in the Food Waste Problem From growers to consumers, everyone in the food supply chain can help prevent food waste. Around 10% — or 13.5

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Vinculum

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2019, omnichannel shopping proved to be a consistently popular trend, and will continue to be an essential part of customers’ experience in 2020. consumers who visit a store on a regular basis make an online search before going to the store. The Google study concluded that 83% of U.S.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It is NOT a purchase or safety date. • “Use by” date: The last date recommended by the manufacturer for the use of the product while at peak quality. Durbin notes, “Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. She reports, “To tackle the problem, major U.K. ”[4].

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Cognitive Analytics, the most advanced type of analytics, enable users to identify ‘New Insights’ through the use of AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. Cognitive analytics also enable autonomous analysis and response, freeing up manpower to work on more value-adding activities. ”[5]. ”[5].

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Enterra Insights

JULY 12, 2022

With inflation shredding consumers’ budgets, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers are feeling the impact. He predicts, “Decades-high inflation rates in the western world are likely to get worse before they peak, presenting operational challenges right across the supply chain.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2021

”[1] Unfortunately, most pundits predict food prices will only continue to rise. Retail and grocery reporter Nathaniel Meyersohn ( @nmeyersohn ) writes, “Expect to keep paying more for groceries in 2022.”[3] ”[3] His prediction is shared by the U.S. Inflation’s Impact on Consumers.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Advanced and predictive analytics Advanced and predictive analytics are deployed in real- or near-real time.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Say you’re a manufacturer , refining your production and capacity planning. If you’re in the consumer goods sector , seasonality affects items like pumpkin carvers, or food products, like Peeps. If you’re a manufacturer , have you produced enough? Spruce Up Your Omnichannel Strategy.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2022

.”[1] An infographic prepared by the staff at Concentric reports, “[Nearly 80% of] CPG executives say the COVID-19 crisis will have a lasting impact on their customers’ needs”; however, “[less than a third of them] say their companies are well-equipped to address such changes.”[2] Joining the Data Revolution.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 2, 2023

Yet, this company was not immune to disruptive events that occurred across China’s major high tech manufacturing regions in 2022, especially during the last three months. In a posting in late October, we contrasted the financial performance of both manufacturers. Commercial Aircraft Industry.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. Also, for whatever reason, Gartner limits the scope of the Top 25 to companies in the manufacturing, retail or distribution sectors. In other words, these companies are all multinational giants in their respective verticals. Media Type. Media Credit.

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DynaSys

APRIL 16, 2020

Why are circular model supply chains any different to the myriad of other supply chain sustainability banners that have come and gone over the past decade? Why do manufacturers need to transform their operations to a circular model? Companies can no longer exclude sustainability from their annual reporting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Gartner is predicting that by 2020 there will be 37 Billion connected devices and more than 4.3 Quick adoption of health devices like Fitbit and smart thermostats such as Nest are bringing more and more connections and opportunities into the consumer world. Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) What You Need to Know!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

With revenue growth remaining a challenge, almost half (48 per cent) of manufacturers are racing to build Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels, with almost all of them (87 per cent) seeing these channels as relevant to their products and consumers. This trend doesn’t apply exclusively to customer-facing products. Nike is not alone.

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