Enterra Insights

JUNE 12, 2018

Supply chain risk management teams know the world is full of challenges and complexity. Trying to prepare for every potential risk to supply chain operations is impossible; nevertheless, some preparation must be made in order to prevent or mitigate significant disruptions to operations. As more and more companies transform into digital enterprises and implement digital supply chains, cybersecurity has risen near the top of the risk management priority list.

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NFI

JUNE 12, 2018

Due to advancements in technology, warehouses have been transformed into much more than just a simple facility to store inventory. In our fast-paced technological world, people rely on “smart” items every day. In technological terms, the word “smart” is used to refer to a device or product that is run by computing power and is. Read More.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. As explained by Dan Goodwill via Canadian Shipper, the problem goes much further than that, including lacking compliance management, subpar, if any, use of transportation management systems (TMS, and failure to utilize granular shipment activity data.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 12, 2018

by Mike McAllister Trevor Miles on achieving the path to supply chain transparency. When it comes to creating the perfect supply chain, it all starts with transparency. That’s the stance of Kinaxis thought leader Trevor Miles (follow @milesahead on Twitter), who recently sat down with Business Reporter journalist Alastair Greener in London, England to discuss the future of supply chain, and what the perfect supply chain might look like.

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DiManEx

JUNE 12, 2018

Should you really be trying to predict demand for spare and legacy parts? Building virtual stock in a digital supply network offers a better way by Tibor van Melsem Kocsis Since we founded DiManEx a few years ago, I’ve spoken to hundreds of supply chain leaders who struggle with a common question: how can we use our data to predict demand for spare and legacy parts?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2018

The New York-based China Labor Watch released a report at the weekend following a nine-month investigation of working conditions at a factory in the city of Hengyang owned by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the company known as Foxconn, which manufactures products for Amazon. It offers the first behind-the-scenes glimpse of how Amazon produces voice-activated speakers that cost as little as $40.

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TradeGecko

JUNE 12, 2018

The B2B eCommerce market is poised for exponential growth. In fact, a 2016 Deloitte report says that B2B eCommerce is projected to see year-over-year growth 19% faster than its B2C counterpart. Positioning yourself as a wholesale leader of the future means adopting a smart digital strategy that aligns with B2B buyers’ increasing demands.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 12, 2018

Spot market demand has already exploded in June. Last week was the annual inspection blitz, Roadcheck, which typically leads to tighter capacity and higher rates because a lot of truckers take that week off. And of the drivers who do work, a lot lose driving time due to the inspections. This year, capacity was already tight from Memorial Day week, so the Roadcheck effect was even more pronounced.

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TradeGecko

JUNE 12, 2018

Mal Badawi, founder of Australian-based eCommerce store ozdingo, knows where success lies: with his customers.

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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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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 12, 2018

As I write this, we’re approaching another patriotic holiday. And no I’m not talking about July 4th. I’m talking about Flag Day on June 14 – and I’m wondering how you’re planning to celebrate. Actually, I think I probably already know, because although this official holiday has been around since 1916, it’s typically overlooked by almost everyone. It’s a fitting parallel for what often takes place in the world of warehousing and fulfillment.

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AIT SureShip

JUNE 12, 2018

Ready to go! Whatever process you have taken, you have finally arrived at the point where your company is going to start the journey of selecting and implementing a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) application. You have strong executive leadership and buy-in, now what? There’s a common phrase that states, “you only get out what you put into it”.

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Freight Plus

JUNE 12, 2018

US East Coast dock workers reach tentative agreement on new six-year master contract. The agreement, announced by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), still needs to be ratified by the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) and its members.

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Valogix

JUNE 12, 2018

Companies approach their inventory planning in many different ways - from seat of the pants guessing, to team collaboration, to spreadsheets that may invoke more team collaboration and manual changes, to forecasting software and some to advanced planning solutions.

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GTG Technology Group

JUNE 12, 2018

What’s Causing Truck Driver Shortages? With shipping demands increasing, the gap between the number of needed truck drivers and those available has been growing wider. There is currently a shortage of 50,000 truckers across the United States. As the number of drivers continues to fall short of what the shipping industry needs, shipping costs are beginning to rise.

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Claritum

JUNE 12, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum to provide cloud based sourcing solution to ASL Global. ASL Global is a global provider of Promotions and Marketing Services. They work with many of the world’s most respected and iconic brands – such as Heineken, Diageo, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola and Mars –delivering on their critical campaign activations in over 150 markets across the world.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 12, 2018

When most people think of supply chain risk, they often think about the impact of major unforeseen “headline grabbing” events - like the tsunami in Japan impacting automotive supply chains or horse meat making its way into British beef supplies. These are big, important and often unpredictable risks. But there is another kind of supply chain risk that isn’t as newsworthy and yet can also be important to the company.

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