Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

Unfortunately, notes Shawn Muma ( @smmuma ), Director of Supply Chain Innovation and Emerging Technologies at Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), too many businesses have turned their focus inward instead of outward. The winning companies are those that correctly identify the problem to solve — the performance metric to improve.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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Locus

AUGUST 2, 2022

The report listed last-mile delivery solutions under the Slope of Enlightenment curve. These are solutions: “Focused experimentation and solid hard work by an increasingly diverse range of organizations lead to a true understanding of the innovation’s applicability, risks, and benefits.”.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This leaves businesses focused on supply chain innovation. So What is Supply Chain Innovation and Why Should You Be Thinking About it for Your Operations? Supply chain innovation refers to finding ways to improve the way that items flow through the supply chain from their point of origin to final delivery.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 25, 2022

In his opening keynote address, Target CEO Brian Cornell said the supply chain crisis necessitates greater data transparency and analytics to win in the short term. The new infrastructure bill invests $17 billion for shipping ports , but Ruda maintains “We can’t build our way out of this problem. Upstream supply visibility is crucial.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

These exciting new capabilities add to the existing dynamic planning innovations in SO99+ which include: Service Driven Planning: A unique technology that creates inventory plans based on service level targets. For more information about SO99+, read our blog on the v8.60 For more information about SO99+, read our blog on the v8.60

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Enterra Insights

MAY 24, 2021

2] Two of the biggest changes in consumer behavior, brought on by the pandemic, have been an increase in online purchasing and an appreciation for touchless shopping, including options like curbside pickup. Consumer delivery model. Shipping and delivery to consumers. They are: 1.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Supply chain management is typically broken into three large buckets of intricate processes and roles: Concept: the full cycle, from sourcing and procurement to fulfillment. Create memorable moments, from purchase to delivery.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

in this blog, I am going to rely on the account of the songwriter, that the song is a childhood story about a dragon that lived in Honalee. How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. Today, technology providers are selling analytics.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Thomas staff reports, discrete manufacturing accounts for the largest proportion of IIoT spending. They add, “The adoption of IoT solutions will provide discrete manufacturers with the data needed to drive innovation and better manage complex production cycles, leading to improved operations and profitability.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. ”[3] They go on to note, “A traditional ERP simply cannot keep pace with the rate of change and the need to innovate and optimize quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. .”[3]

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Applying blockchain in logistics and supply chain management is about doing more with less, a common concept in business, and shippers need to know a few things about how it could add value to the shipping ecosystem. Of course, some threats will remain, so our next blog will delve into the world of rare, unforeseeable black swan events.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This is his third guest blog on Supply Chain View From the Field. Over the decades, EDI standards emerged that cover a variety of supply chain artifacts and activities , from Purchase Orders & Acknowledgements (EDI 850 & 855) to Invoices (EDI 810) to Shipping Manifests (EDI 856). Craig Lukasik has been busy!

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This blog post formed in my head as I worked with clients this month. The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. To maximize value—price to tangible book, functional metrics need to be reset to focus on reliability.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

However, their use felt some restraint, and most companies used them to track large-scale shipments, such as cargo containers, reports Claire Swedbery of the RFID Journal. AIDC communications reduced workload , making tracking items and using analytics easier than ever. of the WIOMAX SmartIoT Blog.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. This phase isn’t just a logistical necessity—it swallows up between 40-55% of total shipping costs.

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FLEXE

JULY 8, 2016

This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. to establish benchmarks for future reports and analyses. Dynamic warehousing is a relatively new business model that’s been gradually taking hold in the supply chain and logistics industries over the last.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) To help support new customer trends (e.g.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 28, 2020

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered physical stores, retailers were adopting omnichannel strategies to take advantage of the increasingly important consumer digital path to purchase. ” He asserts customers expect the following: Free or low-cost shipping. And 26% abandoned their carts due to slow shipping.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

Among the many firms we have featured in our blog commentaries, perhaps the most reader eyeballs were focused on our writings on upscale fitness equipment provider Peloton Interactive. With so many having to work from home during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, consumers upped their purchases of in-home fitness equipment.

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FLEXE

JUNE 15, 2016

This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. It marks the first time dynamic warehousing has been analyzed in detail and serves to establish benchmarks for future reports and analyses. In Q1, floor space became the leading purchased pallet position.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

If you’ve never seen the film, treat yourself by watching this clip below, and directly after you finish this blog, do yourself a favor and stream the entire film. Now… Is there something to be learned from this quote in Finding Nemo, that we can apply to procurement and sourcing? So here we are. Suppliers are our friends, not food!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2013

A new Bloomberg Business Week Research Services survey and report makes it clear that innovative supply chain tools are widely acknowledged to be crucial to meeting corporate goals now and in the future as supply chains grow more complex, customers become more demanding and globalization accelerates. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. And yes, it’s not just size; technology plays a key role in keeping those ships operating. Kogan Page , @jmannersbell ].

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I also shared with them my view that companies will ultimately find opportunities for supply chain innovation at the intersection of Software, B2B Connectivity, and Social Networking — a trend best illustrated by the rise of Supply Chain Operating Networks (SCONs). How are companies using SCONs in the real world?

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

Embedded Analytics. The QAD Adaptive Applications portfolio of solutions helps manufacturers to become more agile, intelligent and innovative. Advanced Analytics. Multi Carrier Shipping. Desktop Shipping. Trade Compliance Analytics. Transportation Analytics. Digital Supply Chain Planning.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Food Production AI tools can drive advanced predictive analytics with precision forecasting for weather and crop yield predictions. Data collected from drones, sensors, and satellites can be analyzed by farmers to save time, and costs related to field trials, food inspections, and more. All for the good.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

As the list of new technologies and innovative software solutions keeps mounting, graduates are excited by the prospects of learning and using new technologies like cloud CAD/CAM software, 3D printing, cloud-native product lifecycle management (PLM), quality management systems (QMS), and robotics. is a highly complex process.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Each of these regions has a broad, relevant selection to operate in a largely self-sufficient way, while still being able to ship nationally when necessary. The recent acquisition of One Medical is characterized as the stepping-stone to initial patient services, coupled with prescription drug services and the innovation of primary healthcare.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2020

For decades, consumers purchasing items out of mail order catalogs were content to place their order and wait weeks for the item to show up. Amazon’s new promises to offer breakneck shipping speed created a sense of urgency among consumers. Growing urgency in last mile deliveries. Those days are long past.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Christensen book, The Innovators Dilemma. Human Resources.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

The new agreement raises that number to 75% which would reduce the amount of materials purchased from competing countries like Germany and Japan. The hope for this is to increase purchases from the U.S. Trade agreements like USMCA, not only promote economic activity, but also job security and business innovation.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Not only do warehouses fulfill an essential buffer function and ensure cost-efficient distribution, their role as competitive advantage driven by digital innovations significantly enhances as they are also the last decisive step in serving the customer. Advance shipping notification. Manage critical KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit. Try a velocity layout.

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

The brand provides buyers with a hi-tech omnichannel experience through its in-store implication of RFID, which also creates a smooth purchasing experience. Community marketing enables shoppers to enlist others’ help in making purchase decisions. This type of retail practice can stimulate consumers’ purchasing senses.

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

Its become almost an annual ritual, similar to the Fortune 500, the top billionaires and the AMR Top 25 Supply Chain report. This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". Search This Blog. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. EU Logistics Hub Blog.

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