Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

But as the costs of transportation increase, the length of supply lines is beginning to decrease. The causes are myriad, including rising labor costs, geopolitical considerations, rising transportation costs, and increased risks of supply chain disruptions. As a result, globalization is beginning to look more like regionalization.”[1]

Global 130

Global Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 130

Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

“Despite challenges, we have successfully obtained bookings for ocean freight and over 90% of the merchandise we will need for our peak third and fourth-quarter selling season, Joann’s CFO Matt Susz told analysts. We’re fortunate if we can be at 20% or 25% of capacity under contract.”

Inventory Reduction 92

Inventory Reduction Inventory Sourcing Strategies Retail 92

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. Steve wrote a book called The Third Wave which deals with a deep understanding of how industries work.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Detroit 130

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

Steve wrote a book called The Third Wave which deals with deep understanding of how industries work. I think the next generation of venture capital will be in places like Detroit, Des Moines, Houston, Cleveland, etc. His theory was that he could go find startups in smaller cities to pitch to touring venture capitalists.

Fort Worth 151

Fort Worth Detroit Chicago Texas 151

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Back then, the idea was to pick up local volumes from a retailer’s fulfillment center in the wee hours of the morning, transport the goods in time for UPS’ morning presort process and then deliver them to consignees the same day. This compares with a normal booking fee of about $900,000 and beats the previous highest price of $2.6m

Logistics Network Optimization Software 219

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cleveland Panama Logistics 219

Tailwind

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Okay – okay- I am going to ghost write a book. You know, like how John Kennedy raised his brand when he was running for the Presidency with a book called ‘Profiles in Courage’. Like some think King James is still alive and living in Cleveland… but they are sadly mistaken”. I can ghost write my own book.

Cleveland 28

Cleveland Just-in-Time Software Freight 28