Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), supply chain disruptions are likely to outpace resilience.”[1] Jeremy Kay , Managing Director and Partner at the Boston Consulting Group, insists many organizations “struggle to get a handle on how resilient they need to be.” Here’s the rub.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2021

Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) explain the first three revolutions were driven by steam, electricity, and automation. or advanced manufacturing is data.”[3] In fact, he notes, most manufacturers are swimming in data; which makes identifying the most important data an even greater challenge. Industry 4.0

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 19, 2022

A 2021 survey conducted by PTC found that the Industry 4.0 1] However, the survey also found, “92% of industrial companies are on a [digital transformation] journey” even though less than half (41%) have achieved a full-scale, enterprise-wide rollout of digital technologies. A 2021 survey conducted by PTC found that the Industry 4.0

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Looking Deeper. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course. Branching Out.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2017

According to a recent survey conducted by KLR one of the largest accounting firms in New England, manufacturers are largely positive about where their industry is heading.  KLR discovered that more than half of New England manufacturing executives expect continued revenue growth in 2017. By adjusting their priorities.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 7, 2021

”[1] Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers were not immune to this trend. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts assert, “The pandemic bump may be coming to an end, but CPG companies must recognize that certain trends, including the move toward e-commerce and newly solidified consumer habits, are here to stay.”[3]

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2017

Depending on the industry and size of the company, a business can spend more than 40% of its annual freight budget on inbound shipping, according to the Aberdeen Group, a research firm in Boston. of surveyed companies’ total sales, according to Aberdeen’s results.

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IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

The majority of enterprises are prioritizing their blockchain pilots that concentrate on supply chains improvements (53%) and the Internet of Things (51%) according to Deloitte’s latest blockchain survey. IoT’s potential contribution in each of these five use case areas continues to accelerate as real-time monitoring dominates manufacturing.

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 21, 2020

Yet for business leaders – especially manufacturers and shippers – the words “unpredictability” and “uncertainty” will likely epitomize 2020, as they’re something organizations continue to experience as the country and consumers emerge from the nationwide lockdown amid supply chain disruption.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. In fact, since the recession, more manufacturing companies have been lost than gained in the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Forty-two percent of consumers say they would start buying from competitors if brands don’t stay true to their word, according to a new survey from Sprout Social. 1] Nicole Schuman, “ Survey Reaffirms Consumers are Serious About Brands Taking Stands ,” PR News, 19 August 2020. [2] ”[6]. Footnotes. [1]

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

A new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Boston Consulting Group highlights the effects increased demand had on organizations in the CPG marketplace. The study analyzed supply chain performance at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout 2020.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

With enhancements in manufacturing and product development, it’s increasingly hard to distinguish product capabilities as a customer. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2 It’s a wise bet.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts report, “A recent BCG survey examined how the pandemic has shifted global consumer attitudes toward environmental issues. He calls it an “unavoidable sustainability journey.” ” In the end, consumers may drive the movement towards greater sustainability. ” Footnotes.

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JDA software

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Understandably, these knock offs are creating some significant trust issues between retailers and their consumers, and , retailers and manufacturers. In PwC’s Global Consumer Insights survey , it was reported that brand trust was among the top reasons that influence consumers’ decisions to choose a retailer. trillion a year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. From a survey of 1000 executives worldwide, they identified a group of supply chain leaders who exhibited customer-centricity as one of four traits leading to more effective, resilient, and better-performing supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a recent NielsenIQ survey, 91 percent of consumers indicated they are planning on celebrating US Thanksgiving this year with a majority (83 percent) either staying at home (59 percent) or local (24 percent) (within 50 miles of their home). Boston, and Chicago. So, what does the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday look like?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 26, 2015

a provider of integrated material handling and storage systems for industrial operations, is the first post in which we will have a few blog posts on robotics, jobs, and how millennials figure into the future of manufacturing. Robotics & Automation in the Manufacturing Employment Landscape. We hope you enjoy! in April to 48.8

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Meanwhile, ocean carriers continue to deal with overcapacity; rates for Asia-U.S. Keep in touch with market realities.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Through the acquisition of IQMS , we extended the 3D EXPERIENCE platform to small and midsized manufacturing companies seeking to digitally transform their business operations. There, we revealed the results of a survey that asked consumers what they expect to see in cities in 2030. Out and About.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Understandably, these knock offs are creating some significant trust issues between retailers and their consumers, and , retailers and manufacturers. In PwC’s Global Consumer Insights survey , it was reported that brand trust was among the top reasons that influence consumers’ decisions to choose a retailer. trillion a year.

Retail 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

The results, based on a representative survey among more than 200 companies, shed unparalleled insight into key challenges in the industry, as well as best practices to improve supply chain performance and operation. It is often used and then quickly discarded, often several times, while goods move from the manufacturer to the store shelf.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Look at the gyrations of Boston Scientific and Eli Lilly for the same period of time. It will also impact the factory with a redesign for digital manufacturing. If you would like to help us in our mission, please take the time to participate in our surveys. And, these are the best of their peer group.) It is coming.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 10, 2022

Boston Consulting Group analysts Daniel Feldkamp and Joshua Kellar note, “There’s a reason AI has risen to the top of many executives’ agendas. He explains, “Among the leading reasons for AI failure in manufacturing and industrial production are inflated expectations. ” Fostering Success. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “It has taken 30 years since the term was coined in 1992, but big money has now moved into the metaverse — accompanied by big hype.”[1] ”[1] The metaverse isn’t a single entity or thing — it’s an umbrella term. A simple example: a shaving blade.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “It has taken 30 years since the term was coined in 1992, but big money has now moved into the metaverse — accompanied by big hype.”[1] ”[1] The metaverse isn’t a single entity or thing — it’s an umbrella term. A simple example: a shaving blade.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2023

reports a recent survey conducted by ISACA found, “Thirty percent of respondents say that their organization’s leaders do not sufficiently understand supply chain risks.”[1] This is particularly true for manufacturers. A survey by BlueVoyant found that 98% of polled organizations suffered a supply chain breach last year.[4]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 23, 2021

”[3] In fact, a recent poll found that most consumers blame manufacturers for the packaging waste problem. What are CPG Manufacturers Doing? As Chaudhuri notes, refill systems are another avenue CPG manufacturers are exploring. million to make toothpaste tubes less frustrating ,” Boston Globe, 29 April 2021. [10]

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2014

In 2000, the business took off in Boston and Cambridge, and by 2002 had expanded with the opening of offices in Washington, D.C. A 2013 survey conducted by KRC Research and commissioned by Zipcar explained why the company was able to grow so quickly. Zipcar survey reveals car ownership trends of millennial generation.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

– Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020. Many manufacturers and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands have found D2C fulfillment as an attractive route to reach customers quickly. . – World Economic Forum, The Future of the last-mile ecosystem, Jan 2020.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 29, 2021

An ABI Research press release notes, “Manufacturers of consumer-packaged goods are utilizing analytics to anticipate customer demand and optimize their processes.”[2] In the analytics area alone, CPG manufacturers are predicted to spend US$4 billion in 2030, up from US$500 million in 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

Diversify manufacturing base: need to avoid single production base and create multi-location, multi-supplier and building multi-production bases with a diversification strategy. . According to the Boston Consulting Group, automating manual processes can yield cost savings up to 40%. million job going unfilled. .

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Say you’re a manufacturer , refining your production and capacity planning. For instance, there’s more likely to be a steady demand for flip flops in Santa Monica year-round than in Boston (unless you’re one of those New Englanders that just doesn’t care). If you’re a manufacturer , have you produced enough?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It is really feeling like the holiday season, as we got our first dusting of snow in the Boston area this week. Sustainability continues to be top of mind for retailers and manufacturers alike. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists was for a shortfall of $66.8 billion, from a revised $81.4 percent to $223.6

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 19, 2018

For example, a manufacturer who is selling to a few wholesalers would have sent out a catalogue to them. The wholesalers would then have to call the manufacturer and order over the phone, or via email. For example, a manufacturer might sell through the traditional methods of catalogues. The rise of mobile eCommerce.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 8, 2022

Fowell reports, “A survey conducted [by Envoy and] Wakefield Research shows that almost half of employees (47%) would likely look for a [new] job if their employer doesn’t adopt a flexible working model.” And some companies see remote human labor as a temporary way to train AI algorithms that will eventually replace them.”[5].

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

According to the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics Super Bowl survey, 184.5 SNAP customers in Boston can use EBT cards for online groceries. Or maybe it’s just because people want to return to some sense of normalcy and have a good old-fashioned Super Bowl party. billion in eight months.

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