ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

To narrow the discussion, I will look at the technology trends identified by two of the world’s largest consulting firms — Deloitte and Gartner. Each firm has identified nine technology trends they believe will have significant impacts on businesses over the next couple of years. Below are Deloitte’s nine technology trends.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. The pandemic only accelerated that trend. ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished. . ”[2].

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. ”[5] Having goods on-hand, however, is only part of the solution to addressing consumer pain points. … SAP polled 1,000 U.S.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 29, 2021

”[2] Below are some of the other trends experts suggest are impacting the CPG sector. Consumer Packaged Goods Trends. As most people know, the pandemic and resulting lockdowns forced consumers to use the digital path to purchase for many of the products they desired to buy, including food. Rise in e-commerce.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, reflecting our continued transition to the Software as a Service (SaaS) engagement model. million when compared to July 31, 2020, and no debt as of July 31, 2021.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $1.3 million for the six months ended October 31, 2020. million compared to $0.5

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

According to the staff at Scorpion Planogram, at the height of the pandemic, “Many [consumers went] to brick-and-mortar stores with specific purchases in mind, whether that meant a large, well-planned grocery trip or an expedition to find a good reusable mask.”[2] The post Will Grocery Center Store Trends Persist After Covid?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

”[1] She adds, “The biggest takeaway from 2020 is the shift to ecommerce; consumers have embraced online shopping with vigor and retailers have responded with the speedy rollout of new technologies, new apps and new ways of meeting shoppers’ needs. Retail trends in 2021. Even more stress on omnichannel operations.

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EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

Market Trends for the HVAC Industry. What an inventory optimization tool like EazyStock will do is assign seasonal profiles to SKUs based on their demand history. No trying to remember when to order how many of which items from what supplier; the solution does the work automatically and accurately for you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. Three Ways Technology Creates Better Big & Bulky Deliveries.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

”[2] Below are some of the trends subject matter experts believe will impact the grocery sector this coming year. Trends in the grocery industry. Wells and his colleagues report, “The long-forecast online grocery boom happened all at once in 2020. This trend will likely subside. Online grocery shopping.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here we give you our top 10 wholesale distribution trends for 2022 and beyond. Industry economic trends and an outlook for the future The global wholesale industry took a downturn in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related trade and personnel restrictions – but it’s expected to grow from now to 2025.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The way we eat, technology, people’s expectations — the knock-on effect of this is revolutionising much of the food industry, from the ingredients we buy to the food manufacturing software we use. So what are the food processing trends to watch out for in 2021? Changing habits: Purchasing food that lasts.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2022

So what trends will we see in multichannel eCommerce in 2022 – and can SMEs leap on board with them? Read on for the 15 key multichannel eCommerce trends of 2022. Learn more: Guide to Effective Multichannel Selling What are the key trends in multichannel eCommerce for 2022?? We think so.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 6, 2020

As we settle into the new decade, we look back on all the transformative activity within the retail industry over the course of 2019 and look forward to how it will shape the rest of 2020. That’s why JDA recently surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to understand their perceptions and preferences around the biggest trends in retail.

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Proxima

JUNE 5, 2023

It was a frenetic period from March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, followed by a series of events from the Suez Canal blockage to Russia’s war on Ukraine, that scrambled supply chains and ratcheted up costs. In the world of procurement and supply chain, this is an important moment to pivot our approach.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

While much of this chain will focus on key ways manufacturers can make more products, it will also have a profound impact on how manufacturers use information and interact with consumers through these additional top manufacturing technology trends. Artificial Intelligence Tools Increase in Usefulness and Depth.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2020

”[1] As a result of increased ecommerce, the digital path to purchase has become a high street for retail sales. explains, “As the path to purchase becomes increasingly digital-first, retailers’ mobile and ecommerce capabilities are taking center stage within the retail experience.”[2] ” Stage 5.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

1 In 2018, the three engineering disciplines producing the most degrees were, mechanical engineering, with 31,936 degrees, computer science with 19,082 degrees, and electrical engineering with 13,767, 2 And in 2020, 199,790 degrees in engineering were awarded in the U.S. Breaking it down In the U.S. 3 What’s the allure?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 6, 2020

As we settle into the new decade, we look back on all the transformative activity within the retail industry over the course of 2019 and look forward to how it will shape the rest of 2020. That’s why JDA recently surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to understand their perceptions and preferences around the biggest trends in retail.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

Long before the pandemic forced shoppers online, the trend was clear: Consumers were increasingly taking the digital path to purchase. In 2020, global e-commerce sales growth jumped three years in the first three months of stay-at-home mandates, with a share of overall retail matching 2023 predictions. ”[2]. . ”[2].

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. Supply & Demand Chain Executive , in 2020, the ? According to the?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Is AI our own enchanted solution It’s the holiday season, and while festivities may be muted publicly, I’ve still been enjoying lighting the tree, drinking mulled wine, and celebrating with loved ones at home. More people are making holiday purchases online, and it is overwhelming supply chains. Santa has magic.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 6, 2020

As we settle into the new decade, we look back on all the transformative activity within the retail industry over the course of 2019 and look forward to how it will shape the rest of 2020. That’s why JDA recently surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to understand their perceptions and preferences around the biggest trends in retail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 7, 2021

“In 2020, global e-commerce sales growth jumped three years in the first three months of stay-at-home mandates, with a share of overall retail matching 2023 predictions. ”[1] Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers were not immune to this trend. . In the mobile arena, the smartphone is clearly the dominant player.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The staff at Wired magazine notes, “Everyone returns a gift or an impulse purchase now and then. Today’s consumers take a lot of factors into consideration when they make a purchase — including product availability, price, delivery dates, and return policies. of all merchandise purchased in the U.S. ”[2].

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. So if you have a thirst for knowledge, here’s all you need to know about food industry trends for 2021. Consumer trends in food industry. Health food industry trends. Food processing industry trends.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Business reporter Jordyn Holman ( @JordynJournals ) explains, “In 2020, it was pandemic closures and social distancing. They conclude, “This means that, even as the internet and smartphones have revolutionized the way we shop, the seasonal timing of our purchases hasn’t changed much.” Now, the problem is demand.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The bane of e-commerce is the large percentage of purchased items that are returned. She reports, “The share of online purchases that are returned averages 30% or higher, depending on the category, three times the rate in physical stores.”[2] Get Consumers to Keep What They Purchase. of sales, or $428 billion.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

. – US Holiday 2020 review and Holiday 2021 Preview, Emarketer Insider Intelligence, Feb 2021. Like the 2020 holiday sales, this year’s peak season sales are also expected to be longer. Before preparing themselves for peak season sales, businesses should know the upcoming trends so that they can devise effective strategies.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

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] In 2020, grocery prices increased 3.7% In November, the U.S. percent from September 2021 to October 2021 and was 5.4 from the year prior.”

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