Enterra Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

During this period of changing consumer behavior, retailers experienced an inventory mismatch and inflation reared its ugly head. Journalist Nora Colomer reports, “Credit card balances grew the fastest among Gen Z cardholders in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent TransUnion survey. of all balances.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. went out of business in 2023. percent of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

On a regional scale, the bank anticipates that growth among emerging market and developing economies will diverge this year, picking up in East and Central Asia , Pacific as well as Europe while moderating in all other regions, particularly Latin America , Middle East and North Africa countries. percent in 2023, compared to 4.1

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 11, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. The overall average for all of Q1-2023 was 48.6

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

BOSTON – September 19, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F She has spent her entire career in the retail industry, gaining expertise in merchandising, allocation, and inventory management. Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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Freightos

JUNE 21, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home June 21, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

The report was scheduled to publish in the summer of 2023, but life got in the way. No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog unveils a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. We will then proceed into what we expect major themes to be in 2023. . Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. For those businesses located in the U.S., Prediction Implications.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. The June data reportedly indicated that the European manufacturers advanced with inventory destocking efforts amid continued weakness in this region’s manufacturing economy. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

These events have highlighted a need for agility and have led to significant changes and approaches to managing supply chains across the Asia Pacific region. . Dr Christopher Holmes – Managing Director, IDC Insights Asia Pacific. He is also the Asia Pacific regional lead for the Future of Industry Ecosystems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. This highly automated DC will go live in the second quarter of 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In this comprehensive guide for 2023, we’ve compiled a list of essential procurement synonyms, shedding light on the subtle distinctions that set each term apart. Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 23, 2024

With this launch, customers can share purchase orders and demand forecasts with their trading partners, and then track the status of those purchase orders or changing inventory levels, all from within the module. Virginia), US West (Oregon) , Europe (Frankfurt) , and Asia Pacific (Sydney ) regions. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

How do you reduce excess inventory if the innovative product is not popular? The critical decisions to be made about inventory and capacity are where in the chain to position inventory and available production capacity in order to hedge against uncertain demand. And suppliers should be chosen for their speed and flexibility.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Despite higher inflation, the EIU predicts that recession is highly unlikely in 2022, due to the fact that many economies (including the US, Asia, and the Middle East) are experiencing solid growth and are in rebound mode. The greatest risks looming ahead are concentrated in 2023. percentage points, shrinking to 2.7% Not likely.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Establishing policies within the system ensures efficient inventory management.

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Stord

OCTOBER 4, 2023

New York, NY and Atlanta, GA, October 4, 2023 – Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced its partnership today with Athletic Greens , the global health company behind the daily foundational nutrition supplement AG1. Learn more at drinkAG1.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories. HP released a statement on Monday in conjunction with the Nikkei report indicating that the PC maker was expanding production in Southeast Asia and elsewhere, including Mexico.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

According to Counterpoint Research, as quoted by Nikkei Asia, Samsung saw “favorable pricing, high utilization rate[s] and share wins in [the] foundry sector,” including strong growth in large-scale integration for products ranging from smartphones to automobiles. While reporting 76% YOY growth in profit and 43.5%

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

What’s happening in the Panama Canal 2023? The ACP also implemented “Condition 3” until September 2, 2023. The main countries affected by the drought are China, Japan, South Korea, and the US, as the Panama Canal facilitates 46% of container movement from northeastern Asia to the US. Are there alternatives to the Panama Canal?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. With AI, it will be possible to use historical data and market trends to forecast demand and optimise inventory levels with more accuracy and reliability than before.

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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. In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2 value reported for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. According to data from Bloomberg Intelligence , container trade for the Asia to North America segment fell 26 percent during Q1 of this year.

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

This provides benefits like shorter transportation times and improved inventory efficiency. For example, Mattel moved production of Barbie toys from Asia to Mexico. Reshoring (also called onshoring) is when companies move production and services back to the country where they operate. What if sole sourcing is the only option?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems. To overcome this, Amazon has developed sophisticated inventory management systems that allow them to efficiently store and retrieve products from their fulfillment centers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But more than half of their shipments – including a significant portion that begin at factories in Asia – travel across oceans or continents These long-distance shipments go by ocean, air, or rail. Just fast forward to 2023 and the IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations,” Mr. Eberle said.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

He has lived and held leadership roles in Europe , Asia and the U.S. This will include topics related to the year 2023 and beyond. He has amassed over 25 years of experience and insights in the EMS industry and in global manufacturing trends and capabilities. over the course of his career. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

At the regional level, improvements across Europe and in Asia continue to close some of the gap.” The April report was headlined with India’s manufacturers increasing input inventories to near record pace to prepare for increased output. Regarding the latter, production was noted as rising to its highest levels since April 2023.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023. It also led to inventory excesses. Are you prepared and positioned for success in 2023?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Ocean container transport costs as reflected by The World Container Index increased in excess of 134 percent from 2020 to 2021, with the cost of shipping a standard container from Asia to the U.S. Inventory levels in retail channels remain at high levels because of bullwhip excess ordering. All rights reserved.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As shippers drew down existing inventories, replenishment became necessary to quickly satisfy consumers’ spending habits. However, there were not enough containers in Asia to export goods to the U.S. Spot rates will continue to fall heading into 2023. Impact Could Be Seen `in early to mid-2023’.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2023

More Resources Home October 11, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine October 11, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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