Enterra Insights

MARCH 25, 2021

The light shining in many a retailer’s eye is a reflection of hope that the pandemic is beginning to wind down. Despite growing optimism about the end of the pandemic, retail correspondent Lauren Thomas ( @laurenthomas ) reports, “Coresight Research predicts as many as 10,000 stores could close in the U.S. this year, which would set a new record. As of Jan. 22, Coresight said, retailers in the U.S. have already announced 1,678 closures, which include ones by Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy’s and J.C

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Each disruption has its own nuances, so it’s challenging to plan a precise response to each one.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

Businesses and suppliers alike must take preemptive action to rid their supply chains of forced labor, or face irreversible damage to their consumer base.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 25, 2021

By Keith Hausmann (pictured). Chief Revenue Officer, Globality. The post Three Ways Companies Are Building Business Resilience into Services Procurement in a Rapidly Changing Landscape appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

Guy Harrison, general manager of risk and compliance with Dow Jones, describes the risks that companies face today from new sanctions and regulations imposed by the U.S. and other governments around the world.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 25, 2021

By Neil Ballinger (pictured). Head of EMEA, EU Automation. The post Remote working in engineering appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

As we examined in our recent blog post on port congestion , ports across the U.S. – most notably the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach – are experiencing severe backups due to increased import activity after the initial pandemic-related slowdown of 2020. The effects of these backups continue to be felt throughout the supply chains of importers. In this article, we focus on one piece of this port congestion puzzle: the West Coast chassis pools, specifically those at the Ports of LA and Long Bea

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

RK Logistics Group, a provider of warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment and supply chain management services, announced the expansion of its operations in the Silicon Valley with the opening of two new facilities in Newark.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 25, 2021

2020 was the year of restructuring and refocusing, and developers jumped on the opportunity to move their ideas from code to cloud swiftly. Massive demand, combined with shortages, led to the acceleration of technologies that solved real problems. Seeing how this faster time to market impacted the business, decision makers are all in on updating their strategies.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

SourceHUB, a provider of a collaborative technology platform for packaging procurement, launched its Rapid Global Supply Response Program to help address demands in the midst of global packaging supply chain disruption.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 25, 2021

By Keith Hausmann (pictured). Chief Revenue Officer, Globality. The post Building Business Resilience into Services Procurement in a Rapidly Changing Landscape appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

Oracle, a global database management company, has recently announce enhancements to its Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing platform.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. This monster ship, which is as long as the Empire State Building and weighs about 200,000 metric tons, became stuck due to high winds, and no one seems to be able to get it out.

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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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Vinculum

MARCH 25, 2021

Introduction: A warehouse always seems like such a simple concept – “they store things, and then maybe sort them, pack them, deliver some of them – pretty straightforward”. Isn’t it what you thought before? However, as you start building one, or in this case operating one, you find there’s a lot of skills necessary for creating and maintaining a facility that allows for a smooth and seamless warehouse operation.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 25, 2021

A TMS implementation can be among the most confusing and costly processes for today’s logistics and supply chain enterprises. In reality, the confusion traces back to the challenges of TMS selection. As explained by Inbound Logistics, “when weighing [or implementing] new TMS options, getting hung up on features sometimes can distract from key considerations.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 25, 2021

Stimulus Funds to Bailout Teamster Pensions, Amazon Cameras will be Watching Delivery Drivers, eTruck Maker TuSimple Losing Big Money, Grounded Ship Blocking Suez Canal

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 25, 2021

Less than truckload (LTL) freight refers to the transportation of products or goods that do not require a full truckload. These smaller freight loads typically result in many separate shipments being transported on one truck. LTL shipments are usually arranged on pallets and range anywhere from 150 pounds to 10,000 pounds. LTL carriers specialize in optimizing their loads to move more goods for more shippers in an efficient manner.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2021

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a major severe weather outbreak for today and tonight across multiple Southern states. Per the NWS, “A tornado outbreak — including the threat of a few long-tracked, violent tornadoes — is expected today into early this evening over the Southeast, especially parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Late shipments represent massive expense and risk for enterprises around the world. And the problem is widespread. In January of 2021, an average of 37 percent of shipping containers were delayed across regions of Europe, the United States, Asia and Latin America. These delays negatively impact your enterprise in many ways, including: Penalties from the.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 25, 2021

Costs to Collect and Enforce a VMT could be Huge

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

A massive container ship blocking the Suez Canal showed no signs of budging for a third day, forcing container carriers and other vessels to weigh costly and time-consuming voyages around Africa that threaten to destabilize the already fragile underpinnings of global trade.

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C3 Solutions

MARCH 25, 2021

Dock scheduling software has proven to improve the efficiency of businesses. However, the trick of the trade comes from knowing which dock scheduling software will scale appropriately with shipping volume as a company grows. And the right strategy and software are critical to meeting the rising demands of e-commerce, reports Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

DHL Express, a global provider of international express shipping services, has announced the intent to deploy an additional 89 electric vehicles this year in New York and California.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 25, 2021

Whether you’re looking to outsource fulfillment for the first time or you’ve had a logistics partner before, fulfillment services contracts can be confusing and intimidating. Many logistics providers begin with a boilerplate contract, but as you go into negotiations you will find that the contract with your order fulfillment services provider actually has many variables that can be adjusted based on your needs.

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Freight Center

MARCH 25, 2021

Business is booming! Fireworks shipping season is upon us, and now is the perfect time to get all the answers you need to fully optimize your fireworks shipping strategy. You’d be surprised how tricky it can be to ship fireworks, and how many steps there are in the journey from shipment to an awesome Independence Day firework show. Here’s how to ship fireworks like a true pro—safely and securely.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

Running full steam has revealed how temperamental the backbone of the global trading system is when stretched.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 25, 2021

In our ongoing feature, we periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, Betty King, Liquid Bulk Transportation Specialist, talks about Bulk Connection’s role as a liquid bulk transportation company and how it adds value for our customers.

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I.C.E. Transport

MARCH 25, 2021

Oversize freight often crosses the ocean in specialized containers, especially on flat racks. But for some cargo, break bulk shipping is a better option. Here’s a look at what can make break bulk a good choice for oversize freight, with some advice about how to ship break bulk successfully.

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