Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

Click here to send us your comments January New that supply chain software provider Logility will be acquired by Aptean. Kenworth stated that its decision came from the need to embrace cleaner, more efficient solutions. Consumer package goods giant Procter & Gamble says that it expects additional supply costs in the range of $1.0-1.5

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Studying economics at Yale, Smith’s 1965 term paper pitched the idea of creating a logistics company that would carry only cargo, and do so for a package’s end-to-end journet, such that a package could be delivered almost anywhere in the US overnight. Operations began in 1973 with 14 aircraft, and a package hub in Memphis.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

None is feeling the effects more pointedly than those in consumer packaged goods (CPG), as all this new technology has fundamentally altered the way consumers research and shop for products. In the way that Uber has transformed passenger transportation, similar companies are doing the same thing for product and package delivery.

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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. What does it take?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. It turns out they’re rethinking every part of their operations, from a single package to their distribution process. Rethink Partnerships. Rethink Process.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While many technology companies have co-opted the network of networks message, today there is no interoperability between network solutions. The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. Definitional Image.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Both consumers and enterprises in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector are taking notice. Analysts at NielsenIQ observe, “Positive consumer sentiment toward sustainability has been growing for more than a decade, but the impact of purchasing preferences has yet to inspire a green revolution within the retail industry. .”

Packaging

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable. A good starting point is minimising packaging and choosing environmentally friendly materials for parcels, labels and void fill. CARBON CALCULATION TOOLS FOR E-COMMERCE PARCELS.

Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. Packaging and agriculture are big areas of focus for the company. Over the past year the food giant’s focus has been on establishing tools and resources to support suppliers in their value chain to drive emissions reduction.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Process industry leaders–chemical, consumer packaged goods, food/beverage–have greater issues using data, with software usability, and building effective connections to align and build effective relationships with trading partners. The processes are largely batch, using data with great latency (orders and purchase orders).

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Enterra Insights

MAY 14, 2021

During 2020, almost half of consumers (46%) made a new online purchase that they only previously made in-store.” As consumers picked up online purchases in the parking lot and got packages or takeout dropped at their doorsteps, e-commerce made up about $1 out of every $5 spent on retail globally.

Procurement Analytics

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Forecasts by Korn Ferry cited that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs might go unfilled as there won’t be enough skilled people to fill them. Moreover, the new policy of purchasing online and picking up in-store adds to the already high-stress environment for in-store employees. million existing employees, for the industry to thrive.

Optimal Sourcing

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

For illustrative purposes, I will discuss some efforts by consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies currently underway. The first company, Nestlé, the world’s largest food company and an Enterra Solutions ® client, announced last December it plans to invest $3.6 ”[6].

Sourcing Strategies

Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

Optimal Sourcing

Enterra Insights

APRIL 24, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency to set a goal to cut our nation’s food waste by 50 percent by the year 2030.”[2] The 2030 FLW reduction goal aims to reduce food waste going to landfills by 50 percent to 109.4 With less food purchased, you’re more likely to stick to your meal plans and waste less as well.”

Waste Reduction

Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

billion by 2030. A QMS typically aligns with your product lifecycle management (PLM) solution and your product innovation goals. If you have a QMS solution in place, you have an advantage. When discussing Arena’s capabilities with customers, Christine tells her customers, “Think about Arena as the total package.

Quality

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. A significant growth in the use of food manufacturing software that allows for real-time inventory, batch tracking and rapid order fulfilment. Sustainable food packaging is still a priority for customers.

Food

Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

ATLANTA, April 16, 2024— Earth Breeze —the leader in the rapidly-growing, revolutionary laundry detergent sheet category—selects Stord One Commerce —the order and inventory management software (OMS) that helps brands orchestrate, connect, and optimize their supply chains—to power operations at scale.

Optimization Software

Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. In 2021, a wide range of major product categories saw online purchase returns, with rates varying from 8% to 88%. Emissions from urban last-mile deliveries are predicted to increase by 30% in 100 cities globally by 2030.

Cost Reduction Strategies

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The automotive industry is expected to nearly double by 2030, with the new MaaS business model leading the way for that $3.2 Instead, these consumers prefer to purchase transportation services and commute as they need it, rather than committing to a large investment and car ownership responsibility. . trillion growth.

Modeling Software

Locus

APRIL 7, 2022

In this blog we will see how Japan’s market challenges are unlike any other, and why brands require solutions that are specially suited to them. Leisure-related goods were a recurring category of online purchasing. Unlike the US and other countries, packages are never left at the doorstep if the customer is unavailable.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

The companies that disclosed to CDP in 2018 did so at the request of over 650 investors with assets of $87 trillion, and/or 115 major purchasing organizations with a combined spend of US$3.3

Material Savings

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

” — Sue Welch, CEO of TradeStone Software, as quoted in A Unified Supply Chain , Forbes; Twitter: @Forbes. Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. Make room for collaboration.

Inventory Reduction

Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

The eCommerce boom is expected to increase the number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road by 36% and increase greenhouse gas emissions by 30% overall by 2030. Small parcel deliveries also significantly increase packaging waste. This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics.

Sustainability

Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- As the pandemic continues to rage on, brands will adopt AI-based technologies to help consumers easily track their packages and receive them as contactless deliveries. Global Last Mile Delivery Software Market was valued at USD 5.38

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 8, 2019

PARIS/NEW YORK – (December 11, 2019) — EcoVadis , the world’s leading provider of sustainability ratings, today announces its sustainable procurement partnership with Klabin , Brazil’s largest paper and board producer and exporter. Learn more on ecovadis.com , Twitter or LinkedIn. About Klabin.

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ShipBob

JUNE 7, 2021

All aspects of ecommerce can negatively impact the planet — from the product itself to how it is packaged and shipped. Here are the facts: Each year in the US alone, enough cardboard is used in shipped packages that equates to over 1 billion trees (excludes plastic and other forms of packaging). Use eco-friendly packaging.

Waste Reduction

Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

The eCommerce boom is expected to increase the number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road by 36% and increase greenhouse gas emissions by 30% overall by 2030. Packaging- especially plastics- are creating an environmental emergency of their own. This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics.

Examples

Unleashed

JULY 5, 2022

There has been a squeeze on transport and a shortage of glass bottles , in particular, meaning manufacturers have had to search for other options to package and deliver their products around the globe. The hard seltzer market is expected to reach $US57 billion by 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research.

Trends

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

And on the packaging side, the company set a goal of recycling a used bottle or can for every one it sells by 2030, Gartner notes. The company uses various digital tools throughout its supply chain in such areas as planning, purchasing analytics, smart factory and digital customer logistics. Printer-friendly version.

Gartner

crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

1: Purchased goods and services Category 1 emissions are the “cradle to gate” emissions encompassing the lifecycle of the product’s materials up until its sale to the reporting company. Example: The tea company purchases a new truck and factory. 3: Fuel and energy Emissions from the production of purchased fuel or energy.

Procurement Analytics

ShipBob

MAY 19, 2022

That’s not to say that it’s easy for small and medium businesses (SMBs) to grow their business internationally , but rather that the solutions to certain obstacles have become more accessible. When the system was initially marketed in 1980, it was offered as a business-to-business solution. Global ecommerce growth over the years.

Global

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 25, 2024

They have implemented warehouse and transportation management systems, control towers, automation and robotics, and other solutions to optimize performance. As the pandemic recedes, it is time for companies to avoid scrambling to implement point technology solutions on a one-by-one basis. billion by 2030, reflecting a 15.3%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2021

The SDGs developed by the UN are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all” The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030 and are included in a UN Resolution called the 2030 Agenda.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The right technology solutions allow supply chain operations to make data-driven decisions and provide a competitive advantage, particularly if an organization’s competitors are slow to adopt the latest technology advancements. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, AI’s potential contribution to the global economy by 2030 is USD15.7

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Enterra Insights

JULY 29, 2021

One of the most prominent trends of the Digital Age is increased traffic on the digital path to purchase. As a result, some experts are wondering what effect this trend will have on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. By 2030, the firm expects CPG digital transformation spending to approach US$24 billion.

Packaging

Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2023

ushered in the modern supermarket, transforming how people expect to purchase their groceries. There have been many more changes since then, including how products are produced and packaged, how they reach supermarkets, and how the consumer ultimately purchases them.”[1] The post-WWII era in the U.S.

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