Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2020

Without the back-end supply chain, however, retailers would have nothing to sell. Manufacturers would supply retailers, who would then resell the goods to consumers — therefore dealing with complaints or queries from the end consumer. ”[3] Cognitive technologies are playing an important role in this revolution.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

Let me start this blog with a story. I believe that Supply Chains build economies and save the planet. I also believe that finance is the art of money changing hands until there is nothing left. Supply chain process and financial flows often run in counter currents. The reason is simple.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

With the added pressure to lower costs to end-users, your customers, it’s no surprise that the need for increased scrutiny and cost reductions among inbound logistics partners, your vendors, has gone rogue. However, modern freight management systems have taken these added costs away from labor.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. In this article, we will revisit the logistics outsourcing topic by looking at the various reasons companies fall back on to justify a decision to outsource logistics or keep it in-house. Decide in Haste, Repent at Leisure.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Consolidating security technologies is made easier with CNAPP, which also increases visibility into organizational operations and allows for more command over security and compliance issues in the cloud. That’s why this article explores the reasons why CNAPP is best for your business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The following are seven specific reasons to automate Accounts Payable. There are costs that come from manual accounts payable processes. Errors can raise the cost of doing business, impact your cash flow, and negatively affect relationships with vendors. Increased Visibility.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 17, 2018

2018 was another year of massive growth and disruption for the retail and supply chain industries. Below are key learnings from the top 10 FLEXE blogs this year. Top 10 FLEXE Blogs. THE FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAIN. Evolving supply chain technology is driving efficiency, visibility, and results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. A Personal Reflection.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Kushal Nahata ( @kushalnahata ), CEO and Co-founder at FarEye, writes, “The need to deliver on rapidly evolving customer expectations and simultaneously ensure profitability are driving businesses to rethink the way they have been executing supply chain and logistics operations. Achieving this twin objective is not easy.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2019

LogiPharma 2019 featured a strong lineup of speakers and life sciences supply chain industry experts who delivered valuable and relevant content, spurring attendees to participate with passion while host (and former Premiership Rugby match official) David Kurk injected a good dose of energy and humor to keep things moving.

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Shipchain

APRIL 25, 2019

However, recent developments in the supply chain and globalization of the supply chain have triggered a surge of value-added services. The role of the 3PL and successful supply chain management is expanding, and as a result, demand for the latest technology by 3PLs has risen. Tracking purchase orders.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency. In many cases, quite rightly so. But that view often results in an understaffed and undermanaged approach to supply chain operations.

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AB&R

MARCH 4, 2022

This article originally appeared on Definitive Technology Group (DTG)’s blog. In addition, with labor costs accounting for 50 to 70 percent of average warehouse budgets, wasted footsteps and employee errors cost money and reduce productivity. Recent blogs. February 3, 2022. HAVE QUESTIONS?

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Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

When faced with disrupted supply chains, unavailable staff, and closed facilities, businesses have to be extra conscious about their spending. Cost savings help a business to stay competitive in the market, boost cash flow, and improve the bottomline. Companies can cut costs in various ways.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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Locus

AUGUST 2, 2022

Elon Musk shared an important statement about supply chains in an interview : “The supply chain stuff is really tricky.”Managing Some 54 percent of respondents answered the question “Which of these do you consider good reasons to buy an item online?” Why is last-mile delivery fulfillment crucial?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. If managing returns and reverse logistics was difficult before, now it has become a critical operational issue that retailers, logistics providers, distributors and supply chain executives cannot ignore. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics?

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 17, 2022

OS&D claims drive up a shipper’s costs, create delays, and damage relationships with customers and carriers. This blog will help you reduce the number of OS&D claims that cost your organization time, money, and reputational damage. Visibly Damaged Claim. Act of Default of Shipper. Public Authority.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

ShipChain airs its first webinar, The State of Technology in Food Supply Chains 2019: Produce. We aired our first webinar about Technology and its impacts on the Food Supply Chain in June. For everyone that hasn’t had a chance to tune in yet, we have made the recording public on our blog. . What We’ve Been Up To.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The idea is that if a company is going to spend a significant amount of capital, then there should be some return on that money in terms of cost savings or additional revenue earned to justify the expense. and highlight some of the reasons why the above ROI calculation we are often asked to perform is severely lacking in precision.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. What 2016 Supply Chain Trends to you expect to see?

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Shipsy

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rapidly evolving customer expectations, growing demand for fast shipping and deliveries, and increasing competition rate are a few reasons that are driving businesses to outsource their logistics operations to 3PLs (third-party logistics providers) or carriers. Saves time and cost. Which is the best 3 rd party logistics provider?

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6 River Systems

JULY 30, 2020

Too much slow-moving inventory means you’re spending money to store products that aren’t earning immediate revenue, and too little means backorders and unhappy customers who are likely to seek out your competition. How much does it cost to store and maintain slow-moving or stagnant inventory?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Every article we publish covering logistics and supply chain KPIs piques our website visitors’ interest and receives a wealth of positive feedback. In addition, those articles inevitably stimulate readers to post questions, which, over time, we try to answer in detail by creating new blog posts to address them. Therefore….

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Blog post originally created and published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at [link] Check out the Kodiak Rating blog at [link]. As supply chain networks become more complex, and risks grow larger, the visibility of supply chain activities becomes all the more distant.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key resource within the business. Supply chain optimisation. Managing money well.

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Eyvo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Many of us think of digital procurement as a way to reduce purchase costs and increase efficiencies. Well, the bigger picture is where the real focus shifts to total cost and value addition. Another aspect of what makes digital procurement stand out is that of mitigating risk and increasing spend visibility. Risk Mitigation.

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BlueYonder

MAY 3, 2018

But there is a strong project steering committee in place – with good communication via cross-functional discussions between the manufacturer and the partner firm – which helps everyone involved realize that the delay came about for the right reasons. Money might be lost. The Best Approach: A 3-Tiered Structure.

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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. They have many benefits, including increased efficiency and safety mechanisms, but they cost a lot. In the warehouse, human error is inevitable.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Kushal talks with Joe about how FarEye is a delivery management platform that helps businesses get the product at a lower cost and more sustainable fashion. I started The Logistics of Logistics as a blog. You want to see what’s not visible or what is far from you. Thank you, Ann. We have a similar story.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Supply chain professionals are facing more challenges than ever in the constantly changing world of warehouse management. High warehouse turnover.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Supply chain professionals are facing more challenges than ever in the constantly changing world of warehouse management. High warehouse turnover.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. There are many reasons why Procurement Transformations fail, however, the below 3 keep coming up time and time again. Benchmarking” or “Should Cost” analysis. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What’s the Difference between Procurement and Purchasing? Infographic).

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