Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

” The other two so-called BRIC countries (Brazil and Russia) are faltering. As a result, Frost & Sullivan analysts say it’s time to look beyond the BRICs for economic growth. ”[4]. In many ways, the economy is now driven by data. The World Economic Forum has declared data a resource like gold or oil.

Trends 100

Trends Modeling Software Resource Reduction BRIC 100

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

They don’t see it as an enabler of global manufacturing and sourcing, or as a way of increasing customer loyalty through great service. There’s a trend at the moment toward near-shoring, re-shoring, or bringing manufacturing back locally, but globalization is not going to go away. In North America it’s linking with Canada and Mexico.

Automotive 63

Automotive Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies BRIC 63

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 27, 2013

Later in the week, I traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to speak to a group of executives at Xignux, a large private manufacturing company of cable, food products, engineering services, and power generation equipment.

BRIC 60

BRIC Mexico New York Milwaukee 60

Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. Circular economies will increasingly be sustainable, and local economies as well.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Trends North America 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. Like many of your readers I suspect we started out in something else before finding ourselves in supply chain careers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. Like many of your readers I suspect we started out in something else before finding ourselves in supply chain careers.

Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 40

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 25, 2016

Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. The DC serves as the hub for Nike’s global e-commerce business, and orders taken from Nike.com are shipped to consumers all over the world from this DC, including North America.

Belgium 40

Belgium Distribution Saudi Arabia Global 40