Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished. . Staying Current Using Real-time Analytics. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

51st Symposium Purchasing and Logistics. en/all-events/51st-symposium-purchasing-and-logistics/. Contrary to expectations, the deceleration of growth in China, the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and the financial plight of countries that export crude oil have all had an impact on the export-driven German industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. reported for March. reported for March.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. ”[2] Were that survey conducted today, I suspect an even larger number of consumers would report losing confidence in the supply chain. times India.”[4]

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The overall takeaway from the July data was that global production momentum had begun to stagnate and in some regions such as the Eurozone, Taiwan, and to some extent , certain manufacturing regions of China, PMI values had reached contraction levels. . This index was reported as 1.84 reported for June, and 2.59

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs. Alumina precursor to primary aluminum also continues to remain in short supply due to issues related to power rationing in China deeply affecting the can market in the US. What’s Next?

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Resilinc has published its 2022 Half Year report. For a taste of what’s included in the report, we’re highlighting some key year-on-year trends covered. Take a read and then be sure to download our 2022 Half Year Report – Gridlock for the full overview. The pandemic isn’t over—especially not in China.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

While automation is poised to revolutionize eCommerce Logistics and last mile delivery, last mile eCommerce will benefit from increased use of white glove logistics services. eCommerce is growing by rates in excess of 300 percent, reports McKinsey and Company via Business of Fashion, especially in emerging markets.

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. business logistics amounts to 9.1% The cost of U.S. business logistics reflects the highest percentage of GDP in history. China's actions and policies also have significant implications for supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Supply Chain Matters begins our perspectives of the current 2022 holiday fulfillment period with highlights of what is usually recognized as the globe’s singular largest online shopping event, that being the China Singles Day festival that culminated on November 11. Alibaba reported GMV of the equivalent of $84.5 online shopping event.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain production activity levels in May 2022, as depicted by the reported PMI indices. Key reported findings point to output declines, lackluster new order inflows and international trade volume declines. reported for April.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. Now, furniture makers are seeing a logistics bottleneck create more problems as they try to keep up with demand. It will be interesting to watch the games unfold in silence. The measure has surged 53.5

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The staff at Wired magazine notes, “Everyone returns a gift or an impulse purchase now and then. Today’s consumers take a lot of factors into consideration when they make a purchase — including product availability, price, delivery dates, and return policies. of all merchandise purchased in the U.S. ”[2].

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

With 65 learners based in countries including Sweden, Bulgaria, France, Switzerland, Germany, the US, Taiwan and China, they have some challenges to overcome. After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team.

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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2024

In our second AI blog of the series, Predictive AI vs. Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI. Currently, Resilinc uses several predictive AI models in tracking purchase orders (POs) and commodities, autonomous mapping, risk-scoring models, and simulators.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2023

Brad Cook and Steve Hewitt , partners at Wipfli, report, “Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of U.S. Unfortunately, high-quality, sustainable and ‘cheap’ don’t usually go hand-in-hand, so retailers are navigating a number of competing purchasing priorities.” economic activity.”[1]

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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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Enterra Insights

MAY 15, 2020

”[1] He adds, “Dependence on China for their manufacturing has put small and midsize businesses in jeopardy. China tariff fight.” ” What Chaturvedi doesn’t address is the fact that the increased use of the digital path to purchase comes with a dramatic increase in consumer returns. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. . It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. More home purchases and home offices meant new home furnishings. Was it profiteering?

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Tompkins Blog

MAY 8, 2014

By one measure, China will soon take the United States’ spot as the world’s largest economy. China’s GDP is fast approaching that of the U.S., based on GDP figures that have been adjusted for purchasing power. The Economist says that the PPP for China rose by 20% since the last report. For instance, one U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

A report also found that a fifth of the 2,000 largest publicly-listed companies in the world have pledged to pursue a net-zero strategy. YCH Group, one of Asia’s leading supply chain and logistics conglomeratesis another supply chain company that is using solar power to help cut their CO2 emissions. Cache Logistics Trust, Singapore.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

China Singles Day festival, the globe’s singular largest online shopping festival event, culminated on November 11 with indications of another year of muted growth. A published report by Reuters cited data from quantitative analysis firm Syntun that estimated that GMV sales volumes across all major e-commerce platforms rose by 2.08

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 13, 2020

The report goes on to state that, “ We predict that the peak of the impact of Covid-19 on global supply chains will occur in mid-March, forcing thousands of companies to throttle down or temporarily shut assembly and manufacturing plants in th e U S and Europe. ” . Coronavirus Impacts US Imports from China .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. More home purchases and home offices meant new home furnishings. Was it profiteering?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

As I listen to The Cure, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Theresa May survives but the Brexit conundrum remains (NBC News). Autonomous trucks gain ground in US logistics (McKinsey). It’s Friday I’m in love. Tells Supermarkets to Maximize Stockpiles Before Brexit (Bloomberg).

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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. The (Digital) Rise of SMBs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of April 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which continue to reinforce a state of contraction level stabilization within global supply chain networks. Some good news is that the reported data reinforces that global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably. declined 1.5

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The first half of 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for global and regional e-commerce logistics, setting off supply and demand shocks throughout the industry. How COVID-19 has affected e-commerce logistics. Impaired logistics productivity and effectiveness. e-Commerce delivery overview in Southeast Asia.

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Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. In a recent investment research report, analysts noted that e-commerce sales will climb to over US $1 trillion by 2020 if the overall retail sector experiences even modest growth.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. On the slightly positive side, the July report indicated that rates of input cost and output charge inflation have both eased to 17-month lows. reported for June. The report authors noted the first drop in manufacturing output since June 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. But, per the report, Amazon has now initiated a charge of $1.50

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