Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2021

“All the world’s a stage,” wrote William Shakespeare, “and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts.”[1] Although Shakespeare was writing about life in general, he could have been writing about the roles people play in the innovation process. Over the years, innovation gurus have identified a number of different roles (or personas) people play on innovation teams.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2021

When running a marathon, is the goal making it to the starting line or crossing the finish line? For my oldest son Matthew, crossing the finish line in under 3 hours was his goal. It was a stretch goal, for sure, considering this would be his first marathon. But he spent months training toward that. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 8, 2021).

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 8, 2021

By James Johnston (pictured). Regional VP at Cloudera. The post Minimising supply chain disruption with advanced analytics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Taulia

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Smart teams need to establish and optimize supplier relationships in order to best support their business ambitions: collaboration opportunities, the data needed to support risk management, or the opportunity to establish sustainable supply chains. What capabilities do businesses need to support this drive? How can those relationships be developed in the face of mounting cost pressure?

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Everything you need to know about inventory tax. Learn which states collect it, its impact on your business, how to reduce it, and how to leverage fulfillment technology to accurately track and control inventory. Understanding Inventory Tax. Inventory tax is a property tax that is determined by the value of inventory and usually falls under a Business Tangible Personal Property tax.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 8, 2021

By Ramses Gallego (pictured). CTO, Micro Focus. The post Cyberattack costs Weir Group £40 million in profits appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Understanding customer expectations, improving their experience and implementing the right reverse logistics systems will increase shopper loyalty and prevent profit-margin erosion.

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TrackVia

OCTOBER 8, 2021

If you’ve worked with application data before, you probably already know: a system is only as good as its data sources. So how do you improve your data sources? Well, the best way to avoid issues integrating is to do the groundwork upfront and decide what success looks like. To start with, let’s say you’ve got a TrackVia app, and you’d like to connect it to outside systems.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Is there any room for actual collaboration between suppliers and buyers, based on more than just price?

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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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Logility

OCTOBER 8, 2021

CPG companies can collaborate more effectively, get consensus, and make better decisions faster with the right solutions for S&OP success. To say that today’s CPG marketplace has faced some disruption is an understatement, and the pandemic is only one of the elements causing turmoil. Companies using outmoded tools such as Excel spreadsheets and simple database systems to manage sales and operations planning (S&OP) have found themselves in an almost impossible position — stuck with outdat

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ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Retailers have faced a tough year in the last 12-18 months, and while recovery seems to be in progress, they still have some work to do. During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. Procurement teams will continue to play a significant role in helping retail businesses find their footing as they not only commit to new ways of doing business, but look to optimize spend, c

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Logistics Middle East

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Continued expansion in Mexico for the WLP. The post Mexico Joins the World Logistics Passport appeared first on Logistics Middle East.

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Locus

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As companies work towards creating more equitable workplaces, cultivating diversity and inclusivity has risen high on their agendas. According to a McKinsey study , apart from a strong business case, promoting diversity and inclusion also builds resilience, encourages reimagination, and increases workplace productivity. To explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in the long-term growth of an organization, Locus ’ Founder & CEO, Nishith Rastogi gets in conversation with Navin Raina,

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Logistics Middle East

OCTOBER 8, 2021

SLA Ensures Carrier’s Partners are Fully Compliant with Latest GDP and IATA Pharma Regulations and Standards. The post Etihad Cargo Expands its African Footprint with the Signing of Pharma Agreement with Astral Aviation and Kenya Airways appeared first on Logistics Middle East.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

OCTOBER 8, 2021

If you have recently been looking to purchase a car, a television, or a home appliance, you may have noticed that prices have been on the rise as of late. Some products have been suffering incessant stock-outs, such as the next-gen gaming consoles, which are having stock issues since their launch in November 2020. At … Continue reading "4 Lessons We Can Learn From the Global Microchip Shortage".

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In this episode of Consulting Logistics, Vice President of Operations at FreightPlus, Chris Peckham, provides a detailed analysis of the transportation market for the month of September 2021. Chris will break down: Pivotal events from the month. Different Transportation Modes. Indicators for what's to come. Download the September Market Report. Audio only version.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 8, 2021

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Virgin Voyages Aims to Quell Dreaded Cruise Queues. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.

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Exapro Hub

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Auctions have been around since the dawn of economies, but, like the economy, they are evolving with the rise of technology and globalization. Traditional auctions are becoming less common as modern auctions take over the scene. There […]. The post Differences Between Traditional and Modern Auctions appeared first on Used machinery news Hub.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Job. Projected Growth Rate. Median Pay. Typical education needed for entry. Wind turbine service technicians. 68.20%. $56,230. Post-secondary non-degree award. Solar photovoltaic installers. 52.10%. $46,470. High school diploma or equivalent. Occupational therapy assistants. 36.10%. $62,940. Associate’s degree. Physical therapist assistants. 35.40%. $59,770.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Shipping pallets in Canada? You’ll want to see this! We have added new rates and lanes for Canada domestic freight shipping. Here are some examples of newly added rates. If you’re shipping 3 pallets , with the dimensions of 48” x 48” x 48” , with the total weight of 1500 lbs , business to business, dock to dock : From Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Hello and Welcome to the Week in Review! This is the weekly blog post for a quick overview of what happened in the DELMIA Communities this past week. However, there is a lot more than what is shown below – visit the communities to see the exchange of information and ideas between members and DELMIA experts. With eight active communities, you are sure to find at least one to suit your DELMIA interests.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A few week ago, I wrote an article about the transformative nature of the plant-based meat supply chain. Over the last few years, Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have been creating meat substitutes that promise to eat “more like meat.” Fast food chains around the country have been introducing meatless burgers, and now Burger King is offering a first: meatless chicken nuggets.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Ware2Go Story with Steve Denton. Steve Denton and Joe Lynch discuss the Ware2Go story. Steve is the CEO of Ware2Go , a UPS company, changing the traditional 3PL model to make one- to two-day delivery easy and affordable for all merchants by positioning products closer to end customers for a fast, inexpensive and reliable order-to-delivery experience.

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Janeiro Digital

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This week’s outage occurred due to a “faulty configuration change” at Facebook HQ which, in turn, affected Facebook and everything Facebook owns, including Instagram and Whatsapp as well as and anywhere you ‘login via facebook’ The outage caused global and wide scale disruption for individuals and businesses who rely on Facebook-owned platforms – including an underserved international population that is heavily dependent on facebook for basic communication 

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