Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. … Companies are struggling to find space for the glut of apparel, kitchen appliances and other goods filling up their supply chains.” warehouse complexes, things are about to get worse.”[5]

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

It’s just the latest in a string of patents that span the gamut from smart stores to flying warehouses. It has leased 20 Boeing 767 aircraft to shuttle goods around the US, and helped ship at least 150 cargo containers from China since October 2016. They’ve been called a competitor in every space.

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Logility

JUNE 21, 2022

Increasing numbers of consumers will abandon their shopping cart if they can’t get things when they want them, and this goes across verticals that include apparel, food, and beverages. Even among those who don’t expect same-day delivery, 80% expect same-day shipping. You know it left the manufacturer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.”

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. The question of near-shoring or reshoring is really a question for labor-intensive industries like apparel. My reasoning?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” The question of near-shoring or reshoring is really a question for labor-intensive industries like apparel. My reasoning?

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

The most recent valuation of the sports equipment & apparel market totaled to $340.6 This industry includes sports equipment, apparel, and shoes. Top manufacturers of sporting goods by revenue include Nike, lululemon, Anta Sports, and adidas.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Founded in 2002 with over 100 consultants and based in Boulder, Colorado , Spinnaker SCA designs and builds agile supply chains for leading brands across Consumer Staples, High Tech, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail & Apparel, Medical Devices, and Distribution Industries. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Carriers and logistics services providers experienced windfall profit levels in their ability to leverage the constant disruptions and ship deployment imbalances into skyrocketing spot rates, added services fees, surcharges or demurrage penalties. Barclays in-turn cut 2023 earnings estimates for Maersk and Zim Integrated Shipping Services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Traditional supply chains ship cases, pallets and trucks; but not the EACH.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Recessionary environments cause disruptions in the manufacturing industry around the globe, leading to long lead times, shortages, rising prices, and complications in transportation lines. Shipping items back and forth creates needless greenhouse gas emissions, and only 54% of all packaging gets recycled.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts. 2022 also saw the major ship lines come out with their decarbonisation strategies to get to zero emissions by 2050. Taxis and Passenger Vehicles.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For some online apparel retailers, returns now average 40% of sales. Returns to online retailers now average close to 20%, and returns of apparel are often double that. RETAILERS TRY TO KEEP UP Returns are expensive for sellers, since shipping alone often costs more than the items can be resold for.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In this Q&A, Chaturvedi shares his views on rebuilding American manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, and other topics of the moment in supply chains. Resilinc: What’s the current status of reshoring manufacturing? The top countries that are investing in manufacturing sites in the U.S. That’s good news.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The two primary buffers in the supply chain are manufacturing capacity and inventory. Background.

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Vinculum

JANUARY 20, 2022

The e-commerce platform in the apparel industry is skyrocketing. Apparel sales have reached the pinnacle with n-number of patterns, colors, and designs. Here, the consumers directly deal with the manufacturer or retailer to get their desired stuff to add to the collection. It takes a little time to process the refund.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

At the far end of the spectrum are topics that appear to be more the realm of sci-fi fantasy like underwater warehouses, airborne warehouses, and beehive-like warehouses, but hey, who knows. The patent mentions that current warehouses are becoming increasingly large with complicated technology.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This price reduction was to be applied not only to future shipments, but indeed to all shipments that had been committed to, whether in transit, or even in the buyer’s warehouse which had already been shipped. If they did not agree, their business relationship would be terminated.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. However, after a year and a half of increased consumer demand and manufacturing shutdowns that significantly stressed the supply chain, many merchants began planning early for the 2021 holiday season.

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Elementum

AUGUST 1, 2018

The global supply chain has been built around the concept of identical parts being shipped across the world to create equally identical products. But as products grow more complex, manufacturers and suppliers must look to innovate in order to adapt to changing environments. Image courtesy PopSugar. One growing development?

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

In 2005, department stores alone sold $60 billion in apparel; in 2015, it was half with nearly $28 billion shifting to online retailers like Amazon. In fact, in a recent Baymard Institute survey, 61% of shoppers cite unexpected costs and shipping fees as a reason they’ll abandon a purchase. Short-term warehousing isn’t new.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In somewhat of a contrast, clothing and apparel retail chain Kohl’s in its latest report of quarterly financial performance reported an 8.1 In somewhat of a contrast, clothing and apparel retail chain Kohl’s in its latest report of quarterly financial performance reported an 8.1 percent decline in revenues on a 7.7

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Apparel fulfillment article and permission to publish here provided by AWL India. The process of completing clothes orders is known as apparel fulfillment. The process begins with the creation of the product by the designer or garment manufacturer. What Makes Apparel Fulfillment Different? Apparel Return Management.

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Similar processes exist within the warehouse. Individual stores can handle the same processes of the warehouse in fulfilling online orders for shipping or pickup within the store. Identifying needed skill sets and jobs are important for apparel manufacturers and retailers.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

A typical ecommerce supply chain starts with sourcing raw materials to produce finished goods , which are then transported to a warehouse or fulfillment center before they end up with their end consumer. Packages are then shipped to their destination via ground, air, or sea. This can also be a competitive differentiator. .

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6 River Systems

JULY 16, 2019

More warehouses are adopting robotics technology than ever before. The warehouse robotics market was valued at $2.28 There are several types of warehouse robots offering varying functionality, allowing warehouses to select robotics solutions that aid with various processes. market leading the way.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2 So, I write this blog with this bias.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. The drone will scan barcodes and recognize the existence or lack thereof of inventory, as well as other attributes of warehouse inventory.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Real-time technology was also utilized to better coordinate and streamline manufacturing and shipping. It was considered a success, but the company could have further capitalized on it if they had optimized their forecast system for apparel demand. This requires the ability to manufacture quickly, at a low cost.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. The drone will scan barcodes and recognize the existence or lack thereof of inventory, as well as other attributes of warehouse inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. The jets have primarily been used to move goods between Amazon warehouses across the country. Companies like American Eagle and Walmar t have turned to buying shipping companies themselves.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

On top of this, a growing number of truck and van drivers are off work, often with symptoms of the virus, while many warehouse workers are unhappy about the risks posed. She predicted that shoppers would see more restricted ranges on supermarket shelves “to allow more throughput from suppliers and manufacturers of food”.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In the context of supply chain management, prescriptive analytics leverages raw historical data and performance data to determine the best probable courses of action, supporting supply chain decisions through network design, inventory and warehouse optimization, and supplier management. What type of offer would be best for a customer?

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ShipBob

AUGUST 16, 2021

In order to keep up with the unprecedented volume in such a short time span, it’s important you have the right shipping strategy and fulfillment processes in place. In this article, you will learn about the common challenges DTC brands face during peak shipping season, and how you can prepare your online store for success.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As we move forward in the digital age, it’s becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes, from mom and pop shops to large corporate entities, to streamline their warehouse order picking practices. This sentiment holds especially true for organizations who rely on warehouse staff or automated equipment to fulfill orders.

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