Enterra Insights

JUNE 23, 2021

Some people think supply chain professionals labor in a boring profession. Kevin O’Marah ( @komarah ) writes, “‘Supply chain’ is a label with baggage. In some circles it is still seen as a low-tech, non-creative servant function hardly worthy of a Harvard MBA.”[1] And Chris Albrecht ( @AlbrechtChris ), Editor in Chief of The Spoon , writes, “There was a time when my eyes would gloss over at the mention of supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as carriers continue to see overarching demands for their services increase. No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. For shippers, understanding what’s impacting the LTL market and how it affects traditional approaches to LTL transportation management is critical to maintaining supply chain efficie

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 23, 2021

In this episode of 3 Minutes in the Loop, ToolsGroup’s General Manager for North America David Barton breaks down the reasons why there is a supply chain talent shortage, and the role of automation in the shift from tactical activities to more strategic and long-term priorities for planners. Check out the video below. Transcript. This podcast was designed for video or audio enjoyment.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 23, 2021

In a previous blog post , we discussed the crucial need for manufacturers to digitalize shop floor operations and how a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution can be a high-value starting point to achieve this transformational goal. MOM is set to continue driving operations for several years. As such, it will naturally have to evolve and adapt as edge technology and IIoT continue to advance.

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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

JUNE 23, 2021

The recent computer chip shortage has created problems across industries, leading companies to reassess how they mitigate supply chain risk.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2021

Thomas Goldsby, professor and Haslam Chair in Logistics in the Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Tennessee, discusses the short- and long-term impacts of the ransomware attack that temporarily shut down a major East Coast gasoline pipeline.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Competitive bidding results article and permission to publish here provided by James Liang at PowerRFP. Leading a competitive bidding process can be painful. It all starts fine with sending your Request for Proposal (RFP) out to your suppliers one by one and then a lot of information starts coming in from various channels and formats.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2021

The chance your company will confront a compliance alert is rising as the geopolitical picture becomes more complex.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 23, 2021

By John Ripple (pictured). Co-Founder of Esoteric Staffing. The post Vision Guided Robotics & Artificial Intelligence: An Explanation for the Non-Technical appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2021

Bristlecone, a provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain, has announced a new partnership with Cognitive Automation company Aera Technology.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 23, 2021

By Industry experts, including Lynn Carter (pictured). Data Centre Operations Manager, Sungard AS. The post International Women in Engineering Day 2021: How has the pandemic impacted gender diversity? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SnapFulfil

JUNE 23, 2021

Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, has selected SnapFulfil for its Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2021. The Top Supply Chain Projects (formerly known as SDCE 100) spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a range of supply chain functions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Will Bitcoin Stop Growing in the Near Future? Bitcoin price drop article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Amongst all the asset classes, bitcoin is the only asset that has the most volatile trading history. Everyone bitcoin sets new all-time high records and top the news headlines.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JUNE 23, 2021

Logility, Inc., the supply chain solutions provider, is partnering with Microsoft and making its comprehensive suite of solutions available through Microsoft Azure.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security: The Weakest Link is Your Biggest Risk! Online PDF tool article and permission to publish here provided by Joe Johnston. It is common knowledge that using the internet poses a significant danger. While technology is a medium used to improve communications and generally make people’s lives simpler, it has also enabled unfavorable circumstances to develop, much like a two-edged sword.

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Tecsys

JUNE 23, 2021

A look at what your ERP system can and cannot do, and how integrating SCM with ERP bridges gaps in your supply chain. The post Bridging Supply Chain Gaps: The Benefits of Integrating SCM with ERP appeared first on Tecsys.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 23, 2021

Leading AI-Powered Supply Chain Solution enables food manufacturers and retailers to meet sustainable demand-driven distribution with minimal ecological footprint. PALO ALTO, Calif., June. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc , the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced that it has been awarded the “ Top Green Provider of 2021” by Food Logistics Magazine, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the food and beverage supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Air charter article and permission to publish here provided by Chiyako Ikeda. The emergence of COVID-19 changed many things in the world of business, and transporting cargo is no exception. With typical operations interrupted, the aviation industry needed to adapt fast so that supply chains can continue moving even amidst the global crisis.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 23, 2021

By Eric Carter (pictured). Solutions Architect, Indigo Software. The post How to choose the right warehouse picking software? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. In light of recent concerns over forced labor in cotton sourcing, many brands now want to address the issue at the most upstream source (the farm or gin), when in reality it’s the textile

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2021

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is a special day for women engineers to celebrate their achievements! Since recognizing women in engineering, the field is growing in popularity with the goal of equal representation of people from all walks of life working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) roles. After you read this blog, check out this LinkedIn Live !

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. In light of recent concerns over forced labor in cotton sourcing, many brands now want to address the issue at the most upstream source (the farm or gin), when in reality it’s the textile

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ProcurePort

JUNE 23, 2021

How has technology impacted procurement and sourcing in the supply chain? Technology has revolutionized every industry and procurement is no exception. With increasing pressure to mitigate spend and streamline processes, Chief Procurement Officers have turned to digital sourcing and digital solutions for help. In fact, according to a global survey of 830 procurement professionals carried […].

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Bristlecone

JUNE 23, 2021

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 23, 2021 – Bristlecone , the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain, today announced a new partnership with Cognitive Automation company Aera Technology. The strategic engagement brings together Aera’s Cognitive Operating System and Bristlecone’s expertise in digital supply chain, sourcing and procurement, and business process transformation to help enterprises accelerate their journey toward a highly intelligent

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 23, 2021

Maintaining inventory levels and optimizing order quantities, while keeping retailer compliance requirements in mind, requires careful coordination and a strategic approach. If you’re currently shipping less than truckload (LTL) or underutilized truckload freight to retailers, a retail consolidation program might be the solution you need. Meeting demands during the retail revolution.

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Maine Pointe

JUNE 23, 2021

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2021

The question “Why is digital transformation important?” was answered loud and clear in 2020: because you can’t grow your business profitably, and you can’t meet the changing needs and expectations of your customers, unless you do. But how do you get started on this journey? What is the destination? How do customers, carriers, and employees. Read more Freight Brokers: How to Map and Manage Your Digital Transformation Journey.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2021

A string of nations across Africa and Asia have run out of COVID-19 vaccines or are on the brink of doing so, months after receiving first shipments from a global program meant to equitably distribute the lifesaving shots.

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