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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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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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. As the i ndustry only continues to grow, sporting goods manufacturers must put their best foot forward to meet increased demand and win competitor’s shelf space. Billion $6.55

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

But what happens to the “Super Bowl Champion” apparel, or really from any major sporting event, for the losing team? New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond.

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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. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Shipping items back and forth creates needless greenhouse gas emissions, and only 54% of all packaging gets recycled.

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Cognira

MARCH 9, 2022

With these three factors, retailers have had to reimagine the customer experience and tap into different strategies such as shipping ecommerce orders from stores, ‘Buy Online Pickup in Store’, and curbside pickup. This cuts down on shipping time and cost, benefiting both the customer and the retailer. Nordstrom- Fashion.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Moreover, Amazon refused even to discuss the situation in good faith with Gilimex, locking Gilimex’s CEO and management team out of Amazon’s headquarters in North Reading, Massachusetts after the Gilimex team had traveled thousands of miles from Vietnam for a meeting.”

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Elementum

APRIL 12, 2018

A prime example is Amazon, the e-commerce juggernaut that’s set to overtake Macy's as the largest apparel retailer. The company normalized premium subscriptions and free 2-day shipping, forever altering shoppers’ expectations of how speedy and flexible brands should be. Final Thoughts.

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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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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. Many merchants were concerned about having enough inventory to meet demand, and consumers wondered if they would be able to secure holiday gifts for loved ones. Big Picture Thinking.

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Vinculum

JULY 8, 2019

WMS to automate warehouses (In fact, we got featured in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS , 3 years in a row). Robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in warehouses to manage inventory. Today, customers don’t care about “omnichannel” They just want a seamless and unified experience that meets their needs.

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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. Financial forecasts tend to have a negative bias (forecasts less than market potential) to ensure that employees have a better probability of meeting their bonuses. Apparel is an example. Bias and error. 4 Maximize Buffers.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2021

In order to meet customer expectations during the pandemic, retailers quickly implemented fulfillment options such as buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup. During the pandemic-induced e-commerce boom, retailers invested in e-commerce speed and convenience options to meet customer preferences. Focus on Profitability.

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Logistyx

AUGUST 4, 2017

NFS Meets Growing Shipping Commitments with Logistyx Shipping Solution National Fulfillment Services (NFS) is a complete fulfillment services solution that excels in handling warehousing and distribution, customer service, and order processing for B2B and B2C companies.

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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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Elementum

APRIL 12, 2018

A prime example is Amazon, the e-commerce juggernaut that’s set to overtake Macy's as the largest apparel retailer. The company normalized premium subscriptions and free 2-day shipping, forever altering shoppers’ expectations of how speedy and flexible brands should be. Final Thoughts.

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Locus Robotics

APRIL 5, 2020

To support them, we have been shipping these accounts additional robots to help them meet their increased volume, just as we did during the holiday season peak. One customer is already planning an expansion of their warehouse pick area in anticipation of a sustained shift to e-commerce, even after we emerge from our pandemic shelters.

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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. Meets customer expectations.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

Meanwhile, the number of warehouses has not yet grown enough to accommodate the surge in order fulfillment and processing. Fortunately, shippers and warehouse managers who follow these best practices can improve production to meet the surging demand. ECommerce warehouses are processing more orders than ever before.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

In fact, people commonly use it as a metaphor in business situations “I didn’t meet the deadline. I thought of this analogy when speaking with warehouse management system (WMS) suppliers during this year’s global WMS market study. They threw me a curveball.” Order Fulfillment Changes and Challenges. Rapid Order Increases.

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ShipBob

MARCH 11, 2022

Streamlined checkout and shipping process. On top of reduced selling costs compared with running an ecommerce website, Facebook also offers a simplified shopping cart and shipping process. Not all ecommerce platforms sync with Facebook Marketplace, which can make it harder to process sales and ship to customers.

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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

Robots are everywhere these days, from warehouses to stores to even restaurants. FedEx warns of shipping delays as Omicron hurts staffing levels. Timberland launches recycling program for footwear and apparel. Amazon is pushing hard to meet its pledge of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.

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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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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Customers can shop online and have their orders shipped from a local Target store to their homes in as little as one hour. Was one-day shipping an overstep for Amazon? I have perhaps made much of the ship-from-store strategy pursued by Target, but its influence is significant.

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RFgen

MARCH 8, 2017

In 1996 the athletic shoe and attire manufacturer, tried unsuccessfully (twice) to integrate a warehouse management system into its operations, according to Supply Chain Digest. The second time the company tried launching a new WMS, it did so before it was ready, possibly because management felt aggravated by project delays.

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RFgen

MARCH 8, 2017

In 1996 the athletic shoe and attire manufacturer, tried unsuccessfully (twice) to integrate a warehouse management system into its operations, according to Supply Chain Digest. The second time the company tried launching a new WMS, it did so before it was ready, possibly because management felt aggravated by project delays.

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

More than 14 million barbeques and more than 900,000 tons of charcoal are shipped annually (most during Spring). Often, during seasonal peaks you need additional labor to pick and ship greater volumes of inventory faster. Warehouse managers need labor, distribution and capacity options that are as elastic as possible.

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

The data is aggregated from over 3,000 ecommerce merchants who collectively ship out millions of items every month through ShipBob’s fulfillment centers. Ecommerce brands that offer food and beverage items can store food products in a temperature-controlled warehouse to keep items safe before shipping to customers. .

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But behind the scenes, demand planners were at work, trying to strike a balance that would help them turn a profit and meet demand without being saddled with rotting pumpkins come November 1. You know you’re going to need a certain amount of snow boots come November to meet demand. Unforeseen Events and Disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Amazon introducing warehouse overhaul with robotics Climate change stress test coming for Amazon sellers and suppliers US will tighten curbs on China’s access to advanced chip tech S. Amazon launched the system this week at one of its warehouses in Houston. So maybe this functionality will help to get people outside more.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Depending on what report you read, manufacturers are either stockpiling inventory to meet service levels or scrambling to stock up on inventory and often miss the mark due to shortages. Simply put, manufacturing inventory control is keeping enough stock on hand—raw materials, parts, and even finished goods—to meet customer demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). jump in apparel costs and 5.5% meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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Vinculum

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For apparel and accessories, this is especially helpful.Many shoppers will return shoes if the size is wrong, for instance, when they buy running shoes. A variety of return methods – in-person drop-offs, automated shipping labels, etc. Aggregation and reusable packaging can reduce shipping costs.It

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

More than 14 million barbecues and more than 900,000 tons of charcoal are shipped annually (most during Spring). Often, during seasonal peaks you need additional labor to pick and ship greater volumes of inventory faster. warehouse rents are expected to grow more than 10% over the next three years. As a result, U.S

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