Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Daniel Gagnon, Vice President of Marketing, Global Logistics and Distribution, at UPS, writes, “This fast-paced, new world of change in logistics is happening because businesses and consumers are demanding better (faster) service at a lower-cost-to-serve.”[1] ”[1] He believes all of these innovations are good things.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 4: Integrate New Model, Review Progress and Improve Performance.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

In fact, it is not just a desire for more; it a demand. With the rise of Amazon, consumers have also been able to access an endless product array at historic, record-low shipping costs. In fact, the only way to bring costs down beyond traditional capabilities lies in devising a strategy-based approach to customer service.

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

But it is important to note that the most significant aspects of this event are not just about money, but about the new resources, partnerships, technologies, initiatives, team members, and collaboration that it will bring to accelerate EcoVadis’ growth. You can read the full press release here . 9 years of organic growth to get here.

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 31, 2022

In this webinar, we join Niko Nurmi , Executive Advisor at Procurement Leaders , as he discusses these challenges and how to overcome them – with Carmen Erhardt , Director of Corporate Purchasing and Head of Global Processes, Operations and Digitalization at Henkel ; and Anthony Payne , CMO at HICX. A supplier experience approach.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2016

An excerpt from our book “The Procurement Value Proposition” got a nice section of CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly edition this week. As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative, led by Professor Robert Monczka.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In the process, they reduce cycle times, and speed up customer responsiveness; and they reduce waste throughout their operations. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. We believe many practices in global supply chain management can be applied in every industry.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. AdAge ).

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Just in case you missed some of our supply chain strategy posts , we’ve compiled a list of our popular supply chain posts from 2016 below (ranked based on shares and views). At the time I was still in grad school rounding up my degree in a non-related field. The ability to forecast in different time buckets. Read More ».

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2017

We’ll explain how to use your supply chain to improve your last-mile delivery service and make sure it differentiates your retail business from its competitors, depending on whether you plan to compete on cost or quality. Quality or Cost and What does it Mean? That’s what you’ll find covered in this post.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

During the 2000s, the standard delivery time in the US for an e-commerce order was 8-10 days. Same-day and two-day deliveries are now the norms as businesses have successfully adapted to changing customer expectations over time. Use advanced route planning to achieve on-time delivery. Inefficient routes affect delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

Not only do you need to select the right equipment , such as collaborative mobile robots , but you also need to evaluate factors like costs, transitioning employees through a period of change, the time it takes to implement and train workers on new warehouse systems and other considerations. In the warehouse, human error is inevitable.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 21, 2020

JAGGAER’s Amenallah Reghimi and Mic h ael Roesch recently partnered with Philip Ideson , founder and managing directo r at Art of Procurement , to bring procurement professionals a presentation on response tactics for the current global crisis. Because they’re commoditized items t here are relatively small changes in cost.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. At the same time, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years. ACCURATE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2022

However, as many experts have come to agree — if you’re paying freight bills without an audit, you’re just handing over the money without rhyme or reason to carriers. Do they take all of your shipments or just some? To do this properly, both parties need all of the details of what was purchased and delivered.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Just as in the following five examples that reveal interesting data related to the trucking industry. Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance : How do you measure logistics efficiency and transportation metrics performance indicators when you are already doing the best job possible?

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

At the same time, supply chain disruptions resulted in shortages of vital parts and components, and retailers such as grocery stores faced challenges keeping items like toilet paper, hand soap and sanitizer and disinfecting wipes on their shelves. Maintain a culture of compliance, even in times of crisis.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. What’s more, the company reduced new hire training time by 10 days. Reduce travel time by storing the most frequently picked items in accessible locations.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. Improved cargo capacity by innovative 40 foot container design (fold).

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 8, 2016

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University in 1992, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative. This initiative benchmarked over 300 global companies, and set forth many of the principles for what we called “World Class Supply Chains”.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Here at Benchmarking Success, we exist to help our customers improve supply chain performance. Historically, many of those customers concentrated keenly on measuring performance aspects such as cost to serve, perfect order, productivity, and cycle and lead times. Indeed, in many cases, sales and orders increased. Visibility.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Agile — The concept of having a flexible supply chain that allows for quick order fulfillment with short lead times and varying volume. ATA — Actual time of arrival. ATD — Actual time of departure. Benchmark — In logistics, benchmarks refer to KPI thresholds set by an organization to measure supply chain performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

And the answer to that question depends upon just what type of autonomous technology you are talking about. Just how bad is the driver shortage? The ATA has a National Private Truck Council that allows for benchmarking on driver turnover. Drivers don’t have to spend as much time on the road to make the money they desire.

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Arkieva

MARCH 29, 2016

Figure 1: Balancing Cash, Cost and Services. Typical supply chain aspects of service are the customer lead time, the service level, the product portfolio, the order flexibility, the payment terms, etc. Shorter lead times, a broader product portfolio and the use of consignment stocks can be extras from a service perspective.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

The National Weather Service advises people to stay indoors, but if you must go out, " avoid taking deep breaths and minimize talking," according to a report in USA Today. The National Weather Service advises people to stay indoors, but if you must go out, " avoid taking deep breaths and minimize talking," according to a report in USA Today.

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Murano Corporation

JANUARY 19, 2016

which combines Cloud Computing, Big Data and Analytics, Horizontal and Vertical System Integration, the Internet of Things, and Cybersecurity to interconnect manufacturers and their customers and suppliers in an extended supply chain. We are now at the dawn of the next wave: Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0 Can you afford to wait?

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6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

Most warehouses are on an ongoing mission to maximize productivity by optimizing workflows, automating processes and reducing waste (both time and resources). ” — Curt Barry, 10 Ways to Improve Warehouse Efficiency and Reduce Costs , Multichannel Merchant; Twitter: @mcmerchant 2. “Hiring quality people is just the start.

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Taulia

MARCH 1, 2021

According to PayStream Advisors’ 2018 Payables Insight Report , 55% of business handle financial data manually. With these figures in mind, there’s never been a more relevant time to explore the benefits of AP automation and assess whether a shift toward automated software is appropriate for your business in 2021. days on average.

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