Enterra Insights

MAY 4, 2020

And because of supply chain tiering and the delays inherent in ocean container shipping, many companies are only now coming to grips with the depth of their dependencies.”[6]. Doherty and Botwright believe abandoning global supply chains would be a mistake. . ” Sourcing Journal , 1 April 2020. [5]

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report ®, compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported a July 2022 value of 60.7,

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Today the stakes are even higher , with the ever-present ghost of disruption rattling supply chains around the world. The better your understanding and management of seasonal stock, the less the specter of supply chain disruption will keep you up at night. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 1, 2021

semiconductors) – Limited supply starts leading to higher prices – Hype starts exceeding reality ? No More “Get-Out-of-Jail-Free” Card In 2021, supply chain disruption was the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card. lower carbon footprint) • Higher consumer expectations: Same-day shipping, locally sourced, etc.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

Online commerce platform provider Shopify , often compared to Amazon in the ability to support small and mid-sized businesses create and maintain an online shipping presence, announced thi9s week its intent to acquire end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1 wide fulfillment centers.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The last few years have seen shippers experience supply chain disruptions, with the COVID-19 crises compounding those issues even further. The shift to e-commerce has been rapid, but we’ve seen an incredible acceleration since the mandated lockdowns of 2020. from 2020 to 2027.”. Unfortunately, that’s not reality.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A study by Bank of America Global Research, cited by Reuters , found that mentions of “supply chain” increased by 412% in third-quarter earnings calls hosted by Fortune 500 companies this year, compared to 2020. But, even before the chaos of 2020 and 2021, the great majority of supply chain plans proved wrong to some extent.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

2] Steve Davenport, Global Technology Lead for Supply Chain & Operations at Accenture, insists the pace of digital transformation is accelerating. In fact, our research shows that 64% of supply chain executives report the pace of digital transformation for their organization is accelerating. billion by 2027.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The six companies who agreed invested in the company and in March 2020 equipment showed up at what was to be our Michigan HQ and testing grounds. All the raw materials and manufacturing occur in India and the finished product is shipped to Indian consumers within the country. A few days later COVID hit, so we put everything on pause.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 11, 2020

Utilizing this expansive talent network, our global suite of services, and information advantage we have developed a world-class visibility platform called Navisphere® Vision , which was just included in Gartner’s 2020 Market Guide for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms. Request a demo here or email info@mytmc.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

Carriers and providers experienced windfall profit levels in their ability to leverage the constant disruptions and ship deployment imbalances into skyrocketing spot rates, added services fees, surcharges or demurrage penalties. The rate was further 80 percent below the peak spot rate of $10,377 reached in September 2021. Parcel Segment.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 29, 2021

According to the 2020 Gartner Future of Supply Chain Survey of more than 1,300 supply chain professionals, “87% of respondents plan investments in supply chain resiliency within the next two years.”. Don’t let the lack of real-time visibility hold back your supply chain.

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PINC

AUGUST 25, 2020

The world’s number one enterprise yard management system and the leader in supply chain visibility combine forces to provide highly efficient automation and real-time visibility to manage in-transit and on-site shipments. For more information, please visit: [link] event/9-3-re- evaluating-supply- chain/.

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TMC

JANUARY 16, 2020

This week we participated in NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show along with our partner and customer Microsoft, to showcase our latest technology solutions built by and for supply chain experts. Additionally, 97% of consumers expect to be able to live track their orders and receive timely updates throughout the shipping process.

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TMC

JANUARY 16, 2020

This week we participated in NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show along with our partner and customer Microsoft, to showcase our latest technology solutions built by and for supply chain experts. Additionally, 97% of consumers expect to be able to live track their orders and receive timely updates throughout the shipping process.

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TMC

JANUARY 16, 2020

This week we participated in NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show along with our partner and customer Microsoft, to showcase our latest technology solutions built by and for supply chain experts. Additionally, 97% of consumers expect to be able to live track their orders and receive timely updates throughout the shipping process.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Finished lenses are shipped to Distribution Centers (DC), we have 14 major DCs worldwide. The semi finished lenses are shipped to one of our 490 Rx Labs (prescription labs) where they are finalized based on our consumer’s prescription and needs. The goal with production restart was not to produce too much of the wrong inventory.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Arrange your inventory based on how often you need to use it. If you use certain items frequently, keep them closer to the working or shipping area. View the full post or view the snippet below: Over the last 5 years, I have seen many companies launching inventory reduction programs. Can Supply Chain Planners Ignore ROI?

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2021

.”[1] And many consumers realize their gift selection could be limited to items currently found on store shelves or currently available in online retailer inventory. Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs, explained to Thompson that retailers are trying to get products earlier than usual. That takes time.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. A better forecast leads to carrying less inventory while maintaining or even improving service levels. But that was pre-COVID.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. The company is using an advanced TMS to achieve real-time inventory visibility for both warehousing and shipment tracking across its extended carrier network.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2022

How much of an impact can intelligent supply chain solutions make? Blue Yonder commissioned Forrester Consulting to study the real-world, financial benefits generated by Blue Yonder’s Luminate solutions in supply chain execution , omni-channel commerce and supply chain planning.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 27, 2017

estimates the number of IoT-enabled devices will surge to more than 30 billion by 2020 and 75 billion by 2025. According to Gartner Research Director Andrew Downard, IoT enabled devices power supply chain planning by letting you continuously sense, communicate, analyze and act. IHS Markit Ltd.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Here’s a quick recap of the different waves in case you lost track: How We Got Here Wave 1 – Q1-Q3 2020: Wave 1 was a story of winners and losers. formal wear, office supplies, alarm clocks, and more ). As a result, inventories rapidly evaporated causing companies to place massive orders in an effort to resupply.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes. We wanted to see inventory positions around the world compared to our forecast, compared to our actual demand. billion in 2020 to $15.79 Warehouse Robotics.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Recently, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its “33rd annual State of Logistics” and the researchers concluded, “Logistics are out of sync.”[5] 1] Mark Burstein, “ Why Supply Chain Synchronization is Key to a Digital Future ,” Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2018. [2] Footnotes. [1]

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

It’s rare to come across an industry article or conference that doesn’t reference how supply chains are being disrupted, automated, and optimized through digitalization. Research from Gartner tells us that by 2020, 50% of all manufacturing supply chains will have the ability to enable direct-to-consumer shipments.

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

With the holidays over and 2020 underway, one of the biggest challenges facing today’s supply chain is the current public health scare and its associated disruption in the supply chain. While on the surface, a medical health crisis doesn’t intuitively link with supply chain execution.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

It’s rare to come across an industry article or conference that doesn’t reference how supply chains are being disrupted, automated, and optimized through digitalization. Research from Gartner tells us that by 2020, 50% of all manufacturing supply chains will have the ability to enable direct-to-consumer shipments.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

It’s rare to come across an industry article or conference that doesn’t reference how supply chains are being disrupted, automated, and optimized through digitalization. Research from Gartner tells us that by 2020, 50% of all manufacturing supply chains will have the ability to enable direct-to-consumer shipments.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas 2023 holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out McDonald’s Supply Chain Challenge: Switching from Frozen to Fresh Burgers! Back in 2016, we posted about Tesla’s ambitious plan to ramp up production of its consumer-grade Model 3 electric car to 500,000 vehicles a year by 2020.

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