Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

” Of course, commuter traffic isn’t the only source of urban traffic congestion. Studies have shown that ridesharing services add to traffic congestion in cities and, increasingly, thanks to consumers using the digital path to purchase, delivery vehicles are creating all sorts of problems. They’re not.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

If you work in the automotive, aerospace and defense industries or, of course, the consumer goods industry, you’ve probably been working with RFID technology for years. Honda, Toyota and Stellantis, as well as many big box retailers like Walmart and Target, also require RFID compliance for packaging and products – and it’s easy to see why.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The new parameters of “How, When and Where” wine was consumed affected transportation, warehousing, distribution, and even packaging. Of course, last year we saw historic wildfires in California and other western wine-producing states. Steve: You just touched on another topic in regards to sustainability and that is packaging.

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Logility

APRIL 6, 2020

Clear visibility of your design supply chain from product concept to customer availability (Read this excellent white paper from Retail TouchPoints and Logility to learn more about Concept to Customer: “ How a Concept to Customer Strategy Delivers Seamless Visibility.”) April Wk 1 to May Wk 2 June Wk 2 to July Wk 2 (MOVE OUT PACKAGE).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2021

The tremendous shift of the seller-consumer dynamics now puts convenience, speed, and outstanding logistics supervision on the consumer’s list for a complete buying experience. An excellent customer service , which includes logistics, will help retain customers, and best of all will attract even more. Protective Packaging.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. Purchasing vs Procurement When it comes to the procurement department, it’s essential to understand the difference between purchasing and procurement.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Pre-packaged vs custom built supply chain analytics apps. There is a lot of discussion in the industry about the benefits of pre-packaged solutions vs custom-built Apps. The biggest drawback of choosing a “Samurai” or pre-packaged solution is that it won’t always be “fit for purpose.”

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Pre-packaged vs custom built. There is a lot of discussion in the industry about the benefits of pre-packaged solutions vs custom-built Apps. Pre-packaged solutions are for companies that prefer a “Samurai” model, while custom-built Apps are for companies that prefer to operate “Ninja” style.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

I don’t know about you, but I typically frequent the same store; the ICA in Täby, Sweden, and I’m there once every other week to buy groceries for the coming two weeks. They see problems, develop solutions to the problem, package that solution, refine that solution, and often repackage that solution. Publications.

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Unleashed

MAY 24, 2021

Packaging is environmentally friendly. Mattel is now selling toys in packaging made almost entirely from recycled materials. LEGO is also actively shifting toward a more sustainable business model , aiming to make all of its packaging recyclable by 2025, and increasing its use of plant-based plastic. Use resources efficiently.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 6, 2021

Others specialize in becoming an all-purpose intermediary or try to excel in a particular niche. Processes such as shipping, warehousing, purchasing, and selling can change very quickly. Direct marketing organizations cut out one level by buying from manufacturers and selling directly to consumers. Distribution and Wholesaling.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. A simplistic view is that supply chain excellence is the trade-off of cost, inventory and customer service. The Preamble. The River of Demand. #3

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Set reorder points for your most frequently purchased items As your business grows, it can be difficult to keep track of the right time and stock level at which to reorder more products. Setting reorder points for the most frequently purchased items can help significantly improve inventory efficiencies and save costs.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2019

The days of taking days or weeks for the purchasing team to process a requisition or purchase order are long-gone in most organisations, thank goodness. Just this month, Ivalua announced a new package that allows customers to fully deploy their highly regarded procure-to-pay solution in 8-12 weeks. ©Peter Smith 2019.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

Competition : The aggressive marketing of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) vendors introducing planning suites (led by SAP with a product named SAP APO) took the market off course. The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. I did not see it.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

CFOs and their teams face three primary challenges to ensure excellent fixed assets accounting and reporting: Data Integrity risk from poor user experience and non-integrated software: The fixed asset accounting/finance solution may come from a different vendor than the general purpose financials solution.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Now more than ever — at a time when people are choosing online over in-store to adhere to social distancing practices — the communicated speed at which consumers will receive their orders can play a deciding role in whether they choose to buy from your online store or a competitor’s. Fulfillment centers. Sorting facilities.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. I lost track of how many carrots we had and ended up buying more when we really didn’t need any. In a make to stock environment, if I have a 6 month cumulative lead time, my forecast is being used to buy inventory today for something I’m going to sell in 6 months.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. trillion, a 3.8

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Improved relationships with suppliers: You can use sophisticated inventory insights to negotiate excellent deals with suppliers and vendors. And of course, the finished product would be a fully labeled and packaged bag of coffee, ready to be savoured in the morning. This is, of course, a simplistic way of looking at things.

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ShipBob

JULY 29, 2022

83% of consumers now prefer positive activism, showing support for companies by buying from them, rather than avoiding those whose practices they disagree with. . This means that consumers will continue to shop online and make purchases that are more environmentally friendly. What is custom packaging? What is custom packaging?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 3, 2019

First I would talk with the 3 main people in charge of the Inventory Management and Procurement buying functions within the company. In preparation for all of this I did a deep dive on all the the information, charts, and reports available on every aspect of operating performance, including of course inventory. There were no targets.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Of course, as an enterprise grows, it becomes harder to coordinate all the moving parts.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you. Streamline standards , including in procurement, packaging, and delivery.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. function.Focused purely on moving purchase transactions though the. The focus should be on automating the buying process from a. needed on the flow of purchasing transactions.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 8, 2020

Panic buying lays bare inefficiencies. But due to a surge in panic buying – prompted by erroneous fears that grocery and corner stores would suddenly close – shelves were bare for weeks on end. We’re confident we can help your company achieve operational excellence. Contact us today to learn more.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It is not necessary to buy them from a universal database (such as UPC) particularly if you are just starting out and testing the waters. Of course, products manufactured elsewhere may already come with barcodes, and you may choose to use these. For portable use, a wireless barcode scanner may be paired with a smartphone or tablet.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key resource within the business. The focus should be on automating the buying process from a user/departmental perspective. Introduction. Step 1 Remove the noise.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. My team made a simple calculation of how many employees it takes to ship a package express versus shipping a container. You never tell your customer what your buy rate is.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

By January during 8 th grade, several of my classmates and I had finished the self-paced algebra course. Our team was recognized for our unique configure-to-order process for our microprocessors as a finalist in the Supply Chain Council’s Operational Excellence award in 2011. And, I’m a lifelong NY Yankees fan.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Consumer Packaged Goods. « Mapping Your Way To Faster Shopping | Main | Indicators from the 2012 Holiday Buying Period Point to Significant Change and Fulfillment Challenges » Headline for the 2012 Holiday Buying Season- Overcoming the Challenges of Fulfillment Complexity. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In the same way, the Exit processes: Replenishment, assortment, packaging, quality control, consolidation and shipment. Excellent inventory management remains an essential part of running a warehouse. To get some ideas for optimization, take our high-quality course on Modern Warehousing and Distribution Centers.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

But, of course, what those circumstances are is for you to decide. Most benefits will likely lie in outsourced logistics, although a competent contract manufacturer with a strong service ethos can also support you in delivering service excellence. Without further ado, then, let’s move on so I can fulfil the promise above.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Consumer Packaged Goods. « Retailer Multi-Channel Operations Capabilities Get an Early Test in the 2011 Holiday Buying Season | Main | Fraud vs Customer Centricity - III » Layaway and Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options! Layaway: • The customer selects the product that she wants to buy. Contact Us. Infosys Labs.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 28, 2021

If we were to purchase a $15 per-pound bag of whole-bean coffee (in US dollars) and then break down how it got to that price, this is what we might see… It will cost around $4 per pound of raw beans to acquire them from the initial grower. and of course labour hire. Then the roaster gets to work, adding $2. to the cost.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Over the course of four days, I heard some excellent presentations on cyber security, communication standards, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, supply chain, organizational anthropology and much more. Now, imagine if that same bus is networked with a retail outlet.

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