Enterra Insights

JULY 20, 2021

For many retailers, the pandemic has been a nightmare. The staff at Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) explains, “If 2020 was a Dickens novel about consumer goods, it might be called a tale of two categories: essential and non-essential. The former saw the better of times in which the belief in their products gave consumers hope. For the latter, it was, indeed, an ‘epoch of incredulity’ with what seemed like no end.”[1] Fortunately, there does appear to be an end in sight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

Why XPO is Spinning Off GXO with Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca and Joe Lynch discuss why XPO is spinning off GXO. Mark is the Chief Investment Officer of XPO which is leader in logistics, brokerage and LTL. About Mark Manduca. Mark Manduca currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer of XPO ’s global logistics segment. His career as a top-ranked analyst spans senior positions with leading investment banks, including Citigroup in London, where he served as managing director in equity research an

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2021

By Michelle Bisset (pictured). VP Small Business Segment, Sage. The post How to rid the negative thoughts & follow five simple steps to start your own business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 20, 2021

Justin Marx, chief executive officer of North American Meats & More, checks in with a progress report about the state of foodservice supply chains and supplier-buyer relationships.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 20, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Ways to Create a More Positive Workplace! Mezzanine article and permission to publish here provided by Nancy Miller. Do you have a business and want to make it a success? When you want to make your business a success, then you need to think out of the box with respect to your expense management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 20, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. This interview is with Grant Chapman, President at Kroeger Inc.

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Turvo

JULY 20, 2021

For most shipping managers today, the two most significant challenges involve addressing shipping exceptions and overcoming supply chain disruptions. Identifying, addressing, and overcoming exceptions within the shipping network chain is essential for maintaining effective handling and processing. But what does it mean? . According to Supply Chain 24/7 , “Exception management means knowing how to respond when to respond, and the best way to respond, to eliminate the risk of disruption, an

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QAD

JULY 20, 2021

I live on the coast of North Carolina and in my part of the world it is officially hurricane season. Every year from June 1 until November 30 there is a constant watch of the Atlantic Ocean as tropical depressions form and some strengthen into hurricanes. In the early 1950s, the U.S. National Hurricane Center first developed a formal practice for storm naming for the Atlantic Ocean.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 20, 2021

Yes. Supply Chains vary! In this episode, we’re going to talk about how the supply chains differ from each other and why you should be careful in comparing or copying your supply chain with others. Watch this: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JULY 20, 2021

As global demand for produced goods continues to climb, manufacturing organisations are facing new challenges in meeting customer demand and elevated safety concerns along the supply chain due to a backlog of goods in transit.

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Prophetic Technology

JULY 20, 2021

"The big trend will be imagination and the ability to ask ambitious 'What If' questions.".

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MercuryGate

JULY 20, 2021

Within the modern supply chain and shipping industry, some challenges and obstacles are expected and anticipated when dealing with digitization and modern cargo management. The instances of freight theft of containers and entire trailers being stolen have gone through the roof in the last year. However, recent trends have caught even many of the transportation […].

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2021

The finding, contained in the 2021 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report , puts companies on notice that they ignore the sustainability of their supply chains at their peril. This is particularly the case for enterprises with a low or moderate commitment to SCS, such as organizations classed as “Low Effort” and “Dreamer” in the new SCS Firm Typology that appears in the report for the first time.

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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Not too long ago, in 2014, Walgreens had a $1 billion forecasting error that led to the exit of two executives. And before that, in 2001, Nike also had a demand planning blunder that led to a $100 million loss in sales. These examples show how imperative a proper process for demand planning and supply planning is to an organization’s overall health and profitability.

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DynaSys

JULY 20, 2021

In our article What is Demand Planning , we asked ourselves why is Demand Planning important? Prosperous businesses are able to plan for the peaks and valleys in their sales cycles. It enables them to manage current business volumes and plan for future growth. If your product isn’t available and there is demand for it, you lose out on revenue. You could also lose the customer to a competitor.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

Working with Costco is an important milestone for a CPG brand. Costco suppliers have access to critical distribution channels and an opportunity to grow brand recognition while increasing their sales footprint. However, as with many other key incumbents in the industry, Costco has specific delivery requirements that its suppliers must meet to create a mutually beneficial partnership.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JULY 20, 2021

The 2021 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report, explores how supply chain sustainability (SCS) practices are being implemented globally and what that means for professionals, enterprises, industries, and the planet.

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Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 20, 2021

Ocean Shipping and Rail Switching Costs Called Out, as White House Says Too Many Sectors Seeing Competitiveness Drop

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ivalua

JULY 20, 2021

The post Virtual Roundtable: Encouraging Collaboration with Suppliers as an Engine for Growth <br> ELN x Ivalua appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 20, 2021

A Carrot and Proactive Management can Often be Better than the Stick

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 20, 2021

Though dimensional weight, or DIM weight, is hardly a new pricing model, it remains a hidden profit killer for eCommerce fulfillment operations that don’t properly manage it. Misunderstanding how parcel carriers determine shipping rates can inflate your shipping costs 5–15%, so it’s imperative to choose your most cost-effective packaging option.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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ivalua

JULY 20, 2021

The post State of Arizona: Modernizing the Government Cooperative appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 20, 2021

Congestion from an influx of goods continues to overwhelm port terminals, exhaust warehouse space and strain transportation connections like trucks and rail depots.

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Unleashed

JULY 20, 2021

TradeGecko has been put out to pasture. Launched in 2012, then sold off and renamed QuickBooks Commerce in September 2020, TradeGecko is being retired as a standalone product by its new owners, Intuit. But why? And what can you do? Let’s ask – and answer – some of the awkward questions raised by this $80 million buy-out and prune-off. Alright, explain the TradeGecko sunset announcement please.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 20, 2021

A new initiative aims to overcome bottlenecks that have hampered the production and global rollout of COVID-19 shots, linking manufacturers with suppliers of vital materials.

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Jaggaer

JULY 20, 2021

The post Ten Principles for Successful Procurement Change Management appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 20, 2021

As Tokyo prepares to host the Games this week, Japan is in a technological funk.

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Tecsys

JULY 20, 2021

Learn how active inventory visibility can improve customer experience and ultimately benefit your business. The post What is Happening to Active Inventory Visibility? appeared first on Tecsys.

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