Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2021

For example, Michael Browne ( @mbtravel ), Executive Editor of Supermarket News , reports, “Panic-driven, stock-up shopping drove massive grocery store visit growth in the first few weeks of March 2020.”[1] billion in the first quarter of 2021, up nearly 120% compared to the preceding quarter.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The new normal for manufacturers. The adoption of digital strategies is a major feature of new strategies that manufacturers are planning. It ties into the ERP system where quotes and purchase orders are managed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

Although the economy has proved remarkably resilient, there are so many unknowns at play that no one can predict what future economic conditions might be. Having said that, few if any economists are predicting a bright, short-term future. Customers are in control, and retailers who fail to accurately predict demand are doomed to fail.”

Retail 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

According to the Conference Board, despite lockdowns and COVID-19 related restrictions, consumer confidence in Asia rose in the last quarter of 2021 to 128 points from 126 points. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Carriers Will Lower Rates But Keep Many Others.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

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.”. A recent report by Morgan Stanley highlighted the growing importance of data, as well as the huge investments companies are making as a result. “In

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

That said, as we’ll see in the other trends in this report, COVID-19 has also been a transformational turning point. D2C logistics and eCommerce can still be burdensome for manufacturers who are not well-established in these areas. An omnichannel experience is one that provides a seamless purchase experience regardless of platform.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. Mr. Herrin came out of retirement in October of 2021 to join GEON.

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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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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

An example of supply chain resilience A basic example of supply chain resilience is building in redundancy through dual sourcing: having an alternative supplier for important parts or ingredients. Their Head of Supply Chain, Daniel Bull-Clearie, initially sourced their raw product entirely from their own coastal farm.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Consumers have not necessarily put the brakes on buying stuff, and it's just that some consumers are being more mindful of what to purchase thanks to inflation. Croc's latest quarter, ending June 30, reported record revenue, up 51% year-over-year and gross profit up 26% year-over-year.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development. In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Analytics is key.

Data 52

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

These key metrics become your organisation’s “multi-function display” and give you the primary data needed to monitor and manage “normal flight conditions.” ” Feel free to track lots more metrics in the background if you wish, but try to keep attention focused on the five or six “real KPIs.”

Supply Chain Design Software 80

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 27, 2020

These new tools are sure to amplify the prospective results of Smart Manufacturing solutions. In the sales cycles, providers of Smart Manufacturing components or integrators of complete 4.0 The term “Big Data” is the ability and infrastructure to process, store, analyze, and report on a high number of complex data sets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25. In 2021, Amazon said it had more than 200 million Prime subscribers globally.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. In 2021 it is an entirely new game. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness.

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Economic experts forecasted joblessness as high as 15% nationwide well into 2021. Leading the way — and defying the odds — are manufacturers. Yet with COVID-19 and product shortages still a reality, some manufacturers are wondering what they can do to improve their supply chain resiliency to prepare for present and future disruption.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. In 2021 it is an entirely new game. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness.

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OptiProERP

JULY 1, 2021

Modern processes are critical to ensure more lean, agile, and responsive operations to give you a competitive advantage and more time-saving benefits. For example, delivering real-time reporting or reducing the financial close time by 50% are two potential requirements.

Optimization Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

I’ve worked for major manufacturers in CPG, Automotive, and Defense Contracting, and I can honestly say that some of the largest organizations are nowhere near accomplishing this. Buyers and expeditors alike tend to place Purchase Orders with suppliers and then check the box as if the task is complete. would demand its implementation.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

75% of consumers report that they are likely or very likely to tell friends and family about receiving a damaged item, and 23% are likely or very likely to share their experience on social media. Small retailers may purchase wholesale items online at wholesale marketplaces like Faire. What is lean warehousing?

Warehousing 105

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Lead time is the length of time it takes from when a purchase order is generated to when an item is delivered. Suppose you want to facilitate shorter customer times while following lean business management principles and using just-in-time inventory management. What is lead time? Each element of your supply chain has its own lead time.

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Multichannel Merchant

DECEMBER 31, 2020

COVID-19 came in like a wrecking ball in February and March, causing widespread shutdowns that hit retail especially hard, leading to hockey-stick growth in ecommerce as consumers everywhere hunkered down to stay safe and purchased tons of essential goods from their devices. For the first time, the US. Postal Service added surcharges in 2020.

Retail 96

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Supply chain risk needs to be viewed holistically as it impacts on all areas of business from manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and sales. The pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities of lean operations and the reliance on foreign suppliers as global economies shut down. The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 21, 2023

billion was the largest quarterly profit performance since Q4 of 2021. Q3 revenues will include the reported very successful two-day Prime Day shopping promotional held in July. reported a 6.4 The retailer indicated increased market share in groceries as shoppers seek lower costs in food purchasers in the current period.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 7, 2019

These new tools are sure to amplify the prospective results of Smart Manufacturing solutions. In the sales cycles, providers of Smart Manufacturing components or integrators of complete 4.0 The term “Big Data” is the ability and infrastructure to process, store, analyze, and report on a high number of complex data sets.

Supply Chain Design Software 50

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Grocery industry journalist Sam Silverstein ( @SilversteinSam ) reports, “Shoppers expect to spend an average of $611 per month on groceries [in 2022], an increase of about $79, or nearly 15%, over their projected food budgets for 2021, according to a consumer survey conducted by accounting firm KPMG.”[3] Private Labels Gain Ground.

Trends 130

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Logility

JULY 8, 2022

On that same day, the FDA learns of an infant sickened by bacteria after drinking formula manufactured at the Sturgis plant. 17 February: The FDA says it’s investigating four reports of illness including one death. Abbott announces a voluntary recall of several powdered formulas manufactured at the Sturgis facility.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

Freelance writers Michael Keenan and Kaleigh Moore report, “Data from the University of Texas–Austin suggests a simple improvement in ‘data usability’ can give some companies a 10% increase in revenue. It is not just US tool manufacturers that are affected. ” Trend 4.

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