Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1] office space could be obsolete by 2030.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 26, 2021

With less than 10 years left to the 2030 deadline of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is clear that we are all not yet doing enough to achieve global sustainability targets. The Answer Lies in Virtual Twin Technology. The Tangible Benefits of Sustainability in Business.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2021

According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 This process involves not just rethinking packaging and shifting sourcing strategy but also restructuring production processes, rearranging distribution systems, and developing closed-loop supply chain methods that help keep wastage to the minimum.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The end-to-end logistics network represents a big investment for companies — as well as a key source of competitive advantage. billion by 2030 , reflecting an annual growth rate of 11.26%. What we find, when we talk to customers, they just don’t have visibility to what’s going on in the yard. Valued at $3.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Richard crossed the finish line at 2:52 pm, which was almost the exact time the bombs went off. This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. And what a race it was.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

With a particular focus on plastic pollution and packaging waste , this call to action is not just ethically driven, but also mandated by legislative acts like the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), which will become an EU-wide binding rule known as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater Every day it seems as if one company or another is touting they’ve just released the next big thing—that new device that will change your life. You won’t just find smart devices in futuristic TV shows anymore. That in turn is changing how organizations are manufacturing and delivering goods. Connected home.

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

million and cost the economy $1 trillion in 2030 alone. In April 2022, its new CEO Alessandro Maselli announced an acquisition of Metrics Contracts Services for $475 million just one month into the job. According to a new study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the manufacturing skills gap in the U.S. is likely to reach 2.1

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Some events and trends driving the supply chain’s standing back in 2014 remain just as influential in 2023. The emergence of just-in-time manufacturing, other business models, and globalization were among the drivers reshaping the business landscape. One example is sustainability. billion).

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Trillion by 2030. . Trillion by 2030. . Our most recent update of this series were published on September 27 and on September 9 th. Included in this update is a report indicating further adjustments in Apple iPhone 14 planned production volumes, reporting that the major U.S.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 20, 2023

Reinforcing this is a finding from Gartner which states that 60% of CSCOs are expected to make faster, more accurate and consistent decisions, and most often in real-time. The key questions here for CSCOs are: How can they make accurate real-time decisions? How can demand planning match the pace of market dynamics?

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Recent reports from the UN state that the world is not on track to reach its goal of zero hunger by 2030. However, it’s just one factor in a limitless number of variables impacting the food value chain — and “limitless” is not a hyperbole. I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Agro&Food Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Lately, as I reflected on my conversations with John (fictitious name) when I was at AMR Research, I yearn to go back in time. For example, client-server to cloud architectures offered great promise for process innovation, but companies just moved their processes without asking how to drive new levels of value from technology.

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 17, 2022

Unpredictable Consumer Demand Trends Traditionally, organizations got away with loose forecasting and just-in-time (JIT) inventory management to match production to consumer demands. On the road, the American Trucker Association estimates needing more than 160,000 drivers to meet current demand increases by 2030.

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QAD

AUGUST 30, 2022

Sometimes delivered as a warning and a wakeup call to the traditional OEMs , other times as a demarcation of a new beginning for futurists, policymakers and mobility players. We all know that change in any industry is constant. Some of us may be set up to succeed, while others not so much.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

We are just now starting to see innovation return to JDA and GXS assets under OpenText ownership. Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. Is the announcement good for the industry? A Look at History.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The COP28 Agreement calls for the “ transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just and orderly manner.” The deal is cited in global-wide media as being the first time that a U.N. The declared aim is net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Not all factions were pleased with the final wording.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a competitive business climate organizations need to make the right decisions the first time. TMS scheduling helps minimize dwell times and optimizes driver Hours of Service which makes a shipper a more attractive partner to busy carriers. Step 1 – Establish coherent, data-driven plans. Step 2 – Strengthen key relationships.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

One example: just before COP26 kicked off, CEOs from more than 30 large financial institutions with over $8.7 times higher than direct emissions. Wal-Mart is likely the world leader, with a goal of reducing supply chain GHGs by one billion metric tons by 2030.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

At the same time, ESG is increasingly becoming a key performance indicator (KPI) to measure business success. Plan and Prioritize for Optimal ESG Performance That said, improving sustainability within your supply chain is more than just a business opportunity. “It The momentum behind ESG is growing,” says Parke.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

The IEA predicts about a seven fold increase of such “green metals” by 2030. Copper and nickel would require $250-300bn in capex before 2030. And is there enough capacity to produce the new types of vehicles? And what raw materials are required to convert to EV in the future? The same question comes up for clean energy.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

According to a published report by The New York Times , the FAA’s audit: “ explored how well Boeing’s employees understood the company’s quality control processes.” The reported concern is that Boeing’s current credit rating is just above junk status. We do so in the lens of supply chain management and manufacturing.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- Inspite of having a loyal customer base, many businesses experienced a downfall in their revenues. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Rewind to 2021!

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Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

Sustainable ecommerce is more than just a buzz-word. There’s no doubt that the ecommerce boom has changed the face of commerce, and now that it seems consumer shopping patterns may have changed for good, it’s time to step back and take a look at the environmental impacts of our new digital-first economy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over, but we hope the energy to define Supply Chain 2030 is just beginning. As companies prepare for Supply Chain 2030, we think that it is time to rethink the basics. As companies prepare for Supply Chain 2030, we think that it is time to rethink the basics.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve read the market reports, trawled the internet and identified key areas of change, and here we break these down for you with 10 of the major trends we expect to see in this industry in 2022 and beyond. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021. billion by 2028.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Sustainable eCommerce is more than just a buzz-word: Both consumers and small midsized businesses (SMBs) are growing more concerned about the impact of eCommerce on the environment. Learn how businesses of all sizes can help build a more sustainable eCommerce industry, with examples of environmentally friendly brands that are leading the way.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

In light of this event, we here at Precoro thought it would be a great time to go over the fundamental principles of sustainable procurement. Attention to climate change Climate change is not just looming over the horizon; it already affects all spheres of our lives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

This group meets three times a year, and I always find the discussions stimulating. This group meets three times a year, and I always find the discussions stimulating. Just as the Internet spurred connectivity, B2B processes, and new business models, I am trying to stimulate the discussions and business models to redefine B2B.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

As I presented on Supply Chain 2030, I shared the research on balance sheet performance, and provided the insights on why I believe 90% of organizations failed in the delivery of supply chain excellence at the balance sheet level. Open Source Technologies (Examples include Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). Blockchain/Cryptocurrency. 3D Printing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

My time on the European continent is busy. I feel it is time to rewire our supply chain thinking. The winds of a recession are whipping. Trade winds are changing. Globalization and localization are happening simultaneously. Growth has slowed and customers are more fickle. Growth has slowed and customers are more fickle.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Aim-Progress : This forum of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and suppliers promotes responsible sourcing practices and sustainable supply chains. Aim-Progress : This forum of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and suppliers promotes responsible sourcing practices and sustainable supply chains.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Procurement and Supply Chain Aim-Prog r ess : This forum of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and suppliers promotes responsible sourcing practices and sustainable supply chains. Forty-three major global brands count themselves as forum members—including The Coca-Cola Company, Church & Dwight, Danone, and many more.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

While tracing the origin of a food source and viewing transparent information about its manufacturing process has certainly grown over recent years – there’s no doubt the pandemic has sped up consumer demand for this. But here’s what is perhaps most interesting — it’s not just about homemade burgers and chips.

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SupplyShift

JULY 6, 2021

By 2030, Kroger aims to spend US$10bn on diverse suppliers—businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals; by 2025, Target intends to spend more than US$2bn with Black-owned businesses. But only a handful of businesses are looking at the supply chain as another opportunity to advance diversity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

There have been stories of autonomous vehicles crashing which seems to set the industry back every time. “Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It’s no secret that oil companies are having a rough time right now. Despite the persistance of some strong fundamentals , 2020 may signal the true turning point in the shift to renewable sources for energy companies. It looks like the time to pursue those opportunities more aggressively has come.

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