Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A recent article published by the World Economic Forum ran under a headline declaring the global food supply chain dead.[1] ” His arguments beg the question: Can the global food supply chain be fixed? ” Food Supply Chain Troubles. 1] I believe the headline is both harsh and hyperbolic.

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

The food and beverage industry must adapt to disrupted supply chains, urgent consumer safety and unpredictable demand. Warehouse automation in the form of mobile barcoding and data collection are vital technologies for survival in a pandemic climate. The food and beverage industry is a vital part of our economy.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? Simply put, a supply chain controls the flow of raw materials and goods. What is Supply Chain Management?

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

The food and beverage industry must adapt to disrupted supply chains, urgent consumer safety and unpredictable demand. Warehouse automation in the form of mobile barcoding and data collection are vital technologies for survival in a pandemic climate. The food and beverage industry is a vital part of our economy.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Coca-Cola supply chain can be a role model for how beverage manufacturers can improve efficiency. With 48% of global market share and two of the world’s top three beverages, it’s no secret that Coca-Cola is a successful brand. ALSO READ: Be like Coke with a mobile food & beverage supply chain ».

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Between rising costs for materials and endemic labor shortfalls in the warehouse, many supply chain professionals may feel trapped in an endless cycle of shrinking profit margins. Even the initial purchase of inventory triggers a cascade of additional expenses, like shipping, handling, taxes, and so on.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? When a company contacts me to help them with their supply chain, the pain is usually a gap in customer service. To complete a supply chain diagnostic, I take these four steps: Step One. The company is a food and beverage company. Ask the group what is possible?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Amazon says its prepared for supply chain snarls for holiday season. As the holiday season approaches there are many concerns about the global supply chain. This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. Apparently the past has arrived. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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QAD

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic , extreme weather events and trade issues have crippled the global economy and brought the world’s supply chains to their knees. The trouble is, manufacturers and the supply chains they rely on can’t keep up. It’s not that the pandemic and other trends broke the global supply chain.

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Logility

JUNE 21, 2022

A transparent digital supply chain will give you the insights you need for faster fulfillment. Key Takeaways: Same-day delivery is preferred by most consumers today, and supply chains must speed up to match that fulfillment speed. Logility’s digital supply chain platform can help you capture your part of the predicted $9.2

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Supply chains were pushed to their breaking points in 2020 for all manufacturing vertical segments, resulting in: Halted or slowed production by manufacturers in the auto industry. What Challenges are Supply Chains Facing in 2021? The pandemic still plays a role in most people’s lives in some way, every day. Labor Issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 13, 2018

From warehouse robots (very real) to equipment that you control with your mind (in the labs), new technologies appear so regularly that it can be hard to separate real from science fiction. Beyond cars and machine tools, 3D printers are now making spare parts to order for the US Marine Corps, container ships, and beverage filling plants.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is an option to consider if you’re thinking about ways to streamline your supply chain – it’s a popular distribution system for fast-moving consumer goods, but can be used in a variety of other industries. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business What is cross docking?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. To strengthen its contract logistics offering, CEVA is investing for the future through visualizing and designing the warehouse of the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Total Throughput Divided by Total Labor Cost Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg – Know for Sure and Take Control with a Warehouse Labor Management System. Not the best way to sail a ship. Not the best way to manage a warehouse either. Visibility into warehouse activities, leading to process improvement. Dead reckoning.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. Food and Beverage. International and domestic shipping disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

They are stored at the appropriate temperature until the holiday arrives, meaning warehousing and processing facilities are needed. More grocers operating mean the supply. chain must be able to send them around the country effortlessly, creating an ongoing supply chain devoted solely to getting the turkey from farm to table.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Looking to manage a warehouse? Warehouse inspections are a major component of warehouse management best practices. In this article, we discuss why warehouse inspections are so important, and the difference inspections worth carrying out. What are warehouse inspections? Technology and warehouse automation .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. These centers include areas to receive the items, ensure package efficiency, and store, ship, and audit supplies which is why you want to optimize your Distribution Center. A well-designed warehouse layout creates more efficient access to stored items and reduces shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This surge in e-commerce will put added strain on an already disrupted supply chain. These workers will be used to store, pack, and ship items from its warehouses. Hourly supply chain employees can get the additional pay for peak two-week periods between October 10 and December 18. billion and $226.2

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crisp

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The award recognizes Crisp’s Head of Supply Chain Barry Bradley’s leadership and innovation in the food supply chain – and the achievements throughout his career in retail & CPG that have come to shape it. It was really awesome and eye-opening to begin to see the entire supply chain more holistically,” Barry explains.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. IT solutions for supply chains need to bring that micro level information on waste (including GHG emissions) into the hands of managers. Important here is the inclusion of carbon emissions data.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Here’s a reason given by one of our members, the Director of Freight & Warehousing at $1B+ Food & Beverage Company: “I decided to join Indago for two reasons. One is to be part of a group that provides real time feedback from companies on topics in the supply chain world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Container shipping prices skyrocket. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101. lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101, explains that, they don’t keep prices down by relying only on private labeling. The company’s supply chain planning and automated replenishment solution comes from Solvoyo.

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RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Using spreadsheets to track and manage warehouse inventory is a common practice. And since you never have a complete picture into your actual inventory levels, human error and inaccurate data can cause miscommunication throughout your warehouse.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Over the past several years, key industry incumbents have begun to build their supply chains and retail freight requirements to match the new reality of consumption. To keep that inventory properly supplied and functioning as intended, stores now require that vendors have basically error-free supply chains.

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RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Using spreadsheets to track and manage warehouse inventory is a common practice. And since you never have a complete picture into your actual inventory levels, human error and inaccurate data can cause miscommunication throughout your warehouse.

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2023

Order picking is a critical process in warehouse management that involves selecting items from inventory and assembling them into customer orders. The accuracy and speed of this process have a significant impact on warehouse efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, business profitability. My Warehouse is a Mess!

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. Warehouses are turning to EV charging. As the push to electrify driving grows, warehouse developers are increasingly focused on charging.

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QAD

AUGUST 6, 2020

Most manufacturers attempt to plan this out by defining their supply chain network, especially CPG companies. An established strategic plan sets up the entire supply chain network and is supposed to be the roadmap that the company will follow to deliver products to customers. This is How We’ve Always Done It.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Supply chains must prioritize flexibility and efficiency to combat market pressures. Industry supply chains get more complex each year. To navigate these changes, supply chain companies are prioritizing automation technologies like mobile inventory. Delayed, rushed or overnight shipping costs.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

The supply chain landscape is continually evolving. As we venture further into 2023, supply chains must adapt to these ever-changing dynamics. With new technologies, global disruptions, and shifting customer demands, supply chain managers face numerous challenges. Businesses must adapt to keep goods flowing.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Vertically integrated fresh produce supplier leverages AI-powered supply chain capabilities to forecast future product demand and profitability analysis. the industrial AI supply chain pioneer, as its preferred supply chain data partner. ThroughPut.ai

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