Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Revolutions can take years to unfold. Such is the case with latest industrial revolution. Gjoko Muratovski, Director of the Ullman School of Design, explains, “The world is being changed in many new ways. The Covid-19 pandemic that has placed the entire planet on hold is just one part of this disruption. Another less dramatic but equally important change is also taking place in the midst of it all: the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Kinaxis. Outdated software isn’t just a headache to manage. It’s a business blocker. In a moment when unpredictable shifts in the flow of goods to consumers has dominated headlines, supply chains have become a driver of competitive differentiation for companies, with 65 percent believing their […].

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The business disruption caused by COVID-19 has resulted in four out of five (82%) retailers changing their approach to stock management and is driving five retail supply chain trends. This is according to a new report from logistics company Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG), which shows how the pandemic has caused stock management issues for 92% of retailers.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

By Vinisha Joshi (pictured). Engineering Graduate & Freelance Writer. The post Electric Forklift Market Is Driving Business Growth With Emerging Technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Alloy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Where do you stand in relation to your competitors’ supply chains? Are you healthy, or are you falling behind? How do the best-performing supply chains function…and what can you learn from them? In summer 2020, we surveyed 500 North American supply chain professionals at consumer goods manufacturers to help answer these questions. From analysts to the C-suite, they gave us an in-depth look into their day-to-day experiences.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

By Marcel Gogan (pictured). Senior Software Developer. The post GIS: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Ensuring Delivery Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic! GET our EBOOK HERE. Employee health and safety article and permission to publish here provided by Sandra Ketchen, President and CEO at Spectrum Health Care. With rising COVID case counts, workplace health and safety has never been more important.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

By Susana Duran (pictured). VP of Engineering - Emerging Tech & Mobile, Sage. The post Enhancing operations through digitalisation: welcome to technology-enabled management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Requis

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In this article: ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems were designed for the business landscape 30 years ago. They’ve had trouble adapting to the digitally interconnected world we’re familiar with now. Enterprise software as a concept is dead. A cloud-native platform should be your #1 criterion when evaluating supply chain software. Investors are looking beyond ERP systems to platforms.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

By Matthew Woodcock (pictured). Director, LLamasoft. The post Brexit: No more stalling, the country’s future is at stake appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Keeping freight spend under control and maintaining logistics visibility has always been a top priority for supply chain leaders going into peak season. Unfortunately, peak season costs continue to soar. For 2020, peak season costs are likely to.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] How to Create an Evolving Peak Season Shipping Strategy appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Labor costs, on an average, constitute more than 65% of the expenses for a warehouse. It is a best practice to review the operation of your warehouse before implementing automation, but it also has a significant impact on production and operational efficiency. The processes in a disarrayed warehouse cannot easily be automated as automation heavily relies on warehouse layout optimization, as well as standardized processes and procedures.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The reasons behind some food shortages during the pandemic can be found in a can of corn. Corn is a staple in the U.S. with a seemingly limitless supply, but the WSJ’s Annie Gasparro and Stephanie Stamm report that canned corn is among many consumer items that have thinned out drastically as stockpiling and supply chain disruptions have hit the market.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

COVID-19 created an entirely new small package shipping environment, especially when it comes to the hidden costs that come with annual increases in parcel rates. Not long ago parcel carriers were transporting 20-25% of their deliveries to residential addresses. By 2019, that number increased to about 50%. This year, 70% of all parcel carrier movements.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The holidays can be “the most wonderful time of the year.” Because so many holidays focus on gift exchanges, this time of year is a huge boon to retailers. But, any business owner knows that for all the joys of the season, holidays can also bring plenty of stress. With the holidays quickly approaching, many business owners and large retailers are preparing for the surge in sales—both in store and online—however, the nature of giving gifts also brings about a demand for returns.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Technology Landscape. Fear. Everyone today is experiencing a level of fear most of us have never experienced in our lives. We all need to adopt a system of social distancing. This is problematic for those of us who are older and have been very social creatures in the old face-to-face way. Our younger society members have had a level of social interaction virtually, their entire life!

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 15, 2020

As Infection Rates Soar, How will Supply Chains Change from the Virus

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Eliminating Detention and Delighting Drivers with Erik Malin. Erik Malin and Joe Lynch discuss eliminating detention and delighting drivers. Detention and dwell time is upsetting and expensive. As driver satisfaction and hours of service (HOS) become increasingly important to the industry, detention and dwell time must be addressed. Baton has developed an innovative solution to eliminate detention and dwell time.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The medical industry’s dash to produce the world’s first coronavirus vaccines in just a few months is heightening the urgency for the workhorses of global trade to be ready for the historic charge to defeat the disease.

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EnVista

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Last week, UPS announced it will be making the switch from manifest-based invoicing to scan-based invoicing, effective Sunday, October 11, 2020. While FedEx has been doing event-based billing for years, at first glance this may not seem like a big deal, but in several facets, it’s a game changer.

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Freight Center

OCTOBER 15, 2020

If you’re a first-time freight shipper, who is shipping for yourself or for your business, the first thing you’ll learn is that shipping freight has its own rules. It’s not as cut and dry as calling a moving company or taking your parcel to the post office. It can all be very confusing to the first-time freight shipper, especially if you don’t ask the right questions.

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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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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Parade partners with the most innovative leaders reshaping the trucking landscape. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with CloudTrucks. ,, CloudTrucks is a virtual trucking carrier helping truck drivers manage their business. CloudTrucks’ innovative data science technologies, which include a ,, recently released Schedule Optimizer , help truckers plan and optimize their routes, avoid downtime, and increase their earnings.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Who’s the world’s fastest runner? If you answered Usain Bolt, you’re right. After all, he’s dominated the 100-meter sprint since 2008. However, if you answered Eliud Kiphoge, you’re also correct, because he’s the current world record holder in the marathon, an event Bolt wouldn’t be able to complete in, much less win. That’s because running is a specialty sport, with some athletes - like Bolt - who are ideally suited for short races and some - like Kiphoge - who are better suited for longer ones

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

,, Parade is continuously working to drive innovation in capacity management for our freight broker customers. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with ,, KeepTruckin. KeepTruckin ,, has unveiled its new Smart Load Board —an advanced freight marketplace designed to streamline dispatching, reduce deadhead, and increase profitability through its mobile app and fleet web dashboard.

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QAD

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Are you working from your home office and looking for something to do that’s interesting and useful? Consider this unique opportunity to sharpen your skills with training in QAD’s new Adaptive UX functionality. We’re offering five new exciting online classes you can attend remotely. With the help of QAD experts, you’ll learn how to leverage Action Centers to gain insight into your business; personalize your system to your specific needs; improve collaboration with built-i

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Parade partners with the most innovative leaders reshaping the trucking landscape. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with CloudTrucks. ,, CloudTrucks is a virtual trucking carrier helping truck drivers manage their business. CloudTrucks’ innovative data science technologies, which include a ,, recently released Schedule Optimizer , help truckers plan and optimize their routes, avoid downtime, and increase their earnings.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move toward a free market for farm sales succeeds, India could not only feed itself, but become a major food exporter.

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Parade partners with the most innovative leaders reshaping the trucking landscape. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with CloudTrucks. ,, CloudTrucks is a virtual trucking carrier helping truck drivers manage their business. CloudTrucks’ innovative data science technologies, which include a ,, recently released Schedule Optimizer , help truckers plan and optimize their routes, avoid downtime, and increase their earnings.

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