ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Have you noticed how the clock speed of just about everything has sped up considerably in just a few years? Surveys have shown that consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals, and 47% of millennials’ purchases are influenced by social media1. retail stores. retail stores.

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

To optimize throughput and capacity utilization, process manufacturers must effectively manage inventory, apply predictive analytics, and gain supply chain transparency through digital transformation. Here are solutions to the top challenges facing process manufacturers according to a recent, comprehensive survey: 1.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

Long lead times can hurt sales and customer retention. Here we break down what lead time is, the types of lead times in supply chain management , the factors that affect lead time, and how to shorten lead times to provide a better customer experience. In this lead time guide: What is lead time?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

For example, journalists Jason Lalljee ( @jasonlall9 ) and Madison Hoff report, “Walmart announced Monday that it will be implementing markdowns across its inventory in response to too much inventory and inflation affecting consumers’ ability to shop. … And it’s not just Walmart.”[2]. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported September PMI reported value 49.1 reflecting a 0.4

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. When looking at global online sales, Salesforce reports 57% digital growth in 2020, and 16% growth in 2021, with eMarketer data predicting a continued increase through 2025. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Ah, the joy of shopping.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. Read the full report here. CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2019

Procurement bridges the gap between product, internal stakeholders and customers. In order to support the weight of internal and external expectations, Procurement teams must be prepared to perform as a key value adder within an organization. Developing KPIs is crucial, and individual, to the infrastructure of your Procurement team.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. giving an entirely new urgency to the phrase “just in time.”. The Detection and Response Challenge.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

One example: just before COP26 kicked off, CEOs from more than 30 large financial institutions with over $8.7 times higher than direct emissions. Formerly Carbon Disclosure Project, CDP is the most respected and widely used NGO engaged in corporate GHG reporting.)

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Retail journalist Daphne Howland ( @daphnehowland ) observes, “To buy more time, the industry is embarking on the holiday season earlier than ever this year, but, despite the respite evident in September, retailers can’t escape the prevailing challenge of the moment — an unprecedented level of uncertainty.”[1]

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2018

So, some years back I decided to regularly survey logistics buyers on how to best get and keep their attention. My firm conducts the survey every couple of years and we recently finished up our 2018 survey findings report, which is available here. Learn about my business, but not from me; I don’t have the time.” “Do

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

Supply chain management and procurement sit poised on the frontlines of managing global supply risks for their brands. A reliable supply chain can decrease purchasing and production costs for manufacturers and sellers. After all, guaranteeing that your goods arrive on time is just one part of the overall picture. .

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 28, 2020

The pandemic forced consumers, in many cases, to buy products online they would normally have purchased in brick-and-mortar stores. 7,000 consumers were surveyed in total across Europe and the US. 7,000 consumers were surveyed in total across Europe and the US. The big question is how retail will recover once the pandemic ends.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In addition to the terrible human cost, the virus is also sending ripples throughout the global supply chain. SMBs relying on Chinese suppliers will be impacted as well: small businesses will not only experience the disruption of delays in supply , but will also pay spiking freight costs. Coronavirus Impact.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Daniel Gagnon, Vice President of Marketing, Global Logistics and Distribution, at UPS, writes, “This fast-paced, new world of change in logistics is happening because businesses and consumers are demanding better (faster) service at a lower-cost-to-serve.”[1] ”[1] He believes all of these innovations are good things.

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ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

When was the last time you went to your neighborhood Home Depot? In other words, Home depot has overcome from this supply chain challenge by optimizing their supply chain, Home Depot improved customer satisfaction and turnaround time, leading to increased overall revenue. Supply chain optimization and challenges. Sounds simple?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 report tells us that the work for increased supply chain sustainability has not slowed down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is continuing in full force. And at the same time, the pandemic has focused on the need for more resilient supply chains too.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. Retailers need to find ways to make sure timely deliveries are their number one priority.

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Locus

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A survey predicts that e-commerce sales in India will hit the $100 billion mark for the first time in 2023. It’s a huge disappointment for your customers if they don’t receive their orders on time. Just like customers, delivery exceptions hurt your business. Shipping carriers won’t operate during these times.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For example, if a company’s shipment gets stopped by customs at the border, they may be required to show where it was manufactured through proof of purchase orders and invoices. The industry has been working on alternatives for a long time, knowing that PFAS will become a problem—but no perfect solution exists.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 6, 2021

Getting a package delivered on time is paramount to e-commerce success ‘table stakes.’ Capacity Crunch / Talent Shortage. The changes brought about by market volatility and the increase in e-commerce shopping opportunities also brought about a level of capacity and driver shortages that were unpredictable at best.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

China is the global leader in exports for both rare metals, exporting around 80% of the world’s gallium and about 60% of the world’s germanium. Unfortunately, China has just issued critical restrictions on these commodities, creating a cause for concern for many businesses and manufacturers in the high-tech and semiconductor space.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s time to re-evaluate your company’s foundation. The Santa Clara Medical Center reported that 383 medical items went missing between 2010 and 2014, including incubators, heart monitors and mammography machines. Managing your supply chain isn’t just about sharing data with your suppliers. Efficient Inventory Management .

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The Supply Chainer Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Acording to McKinsey Global Survey of challenges ahead for supply chain; Reducing Operating costs and Inventory levels , are the main goals for Supply Chain Top Management. Then, the cost will be higuer and the Price will be conditioned by the Market regulations and conditions. Let’s take as an example a Drug Manufacturer.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

The company is now able to purchase from multiple local Scottish sources, as well as import from overseas if required, which has made their supply chain more resilient – and made their business more stable. As Bull-Clearie puts it: “Delivery times are flexible and growing, and it’s easy to be caught short.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Without the apps, the iPhone is just another ordinary phone!

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

These challenges are: Information Accessibility – visibility, reporting & analysis, communication. Transportation Cost Management. The same is true for carrier performance, invoice details, and basic reports. Information is simpler to access than at any other time. Information Accessibility.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process? (3

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ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

When was the last time you went to your neighborhood Home Depot? In other words, by optimizing their supply chain, Home Depot improved customer satisfaction and turnaround time, leading to increased overall revenue. The pandemic has indeed changed everything about how we go about life and work. Sounds simple?

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

When was the last time you went to your neighborhood Home Depot? In other words, by optimizing their supply chain, Home Depot improved customer satisfaction and turnaround time, leading to increased overall revenue. The pandemic has indeed changed everything about how we go about life and work. Sounds simple?

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Competition in the consumer goods space is at an all-time high as venture capital continues to pour into the industry and products hit the market at record speed. For deliveries that fall outside a pre-arranged set of on-time expectations, retailers pass punitive fines or detrimental scorecard marks to a brand.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Warehouses promised lots of jobs, but robot workforce slows hiring (Los Angeles Times). Journey on. First UPS U.S.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

So what is mass customisation, what are its benefits and challenges, and who is using this production model? It’s a manufacturing process for customising goods at scale while keeping unit costs low – a middle ground between standardisation and personalisation. Mass customisation does what it says on the tin.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

As a critical component of the sales process, order fulfillment ensures customers receive the order on time. If customers do not receive their orders on time, they won’t buy from that company again. A loyal customer with word of mouth brings in more customers, and they minimize the cost of acquiring new customers. What’s that?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to the 2022 Deloitte Global Treasury Survey , CFOs consider improving liquidity risk management to be a top priority for their treasury departments. The first step requires an overview of income and expenditure in real time. But why is liquidity management so important? Some assets, known as liquid assets (e.g.,

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Warehouse vacancy rates are at an all-time low. Warehouse capacity is at an all-time low, with vacancy rates as low as 3.6 % on the west coast. Inventory is stuck at the ports or in short supply, with 46% of merchants reporting that running out of inventory is their top concern this year. Labor is also in high demand.

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