Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2021

Change is always difficult, if unrelentingly necessary. Centuries ago Niccolo Machiavelli, in his classic The Prince , wrote, “There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things, because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? Do they have a proven ROI? Are they worth piloting? Or can companies safely ignore them? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. But we can’t document the ROI or other benefits at this point. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of these events were either cancelled or reimagined as virtual events in 2020. This year’s list remains a work in progress. Read more Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? Do they have a proven ROI? Are they worth piloting? Or can companies safely ignore them? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. But we can’t document the ROI or other benefits at this point. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2021

A few feeder farms to some of Brazil’s top beef producers have used slave labor, according to a new report, adding urgency to government and corporate promises to clean up the meat supply chain.

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IT Supply Chain

JANUARY 4, 2021

By David Jinks MILT (pictured). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research. The post Record ‘Takeback Monday’ sees an extra 10.7% increase in returns appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

The oil and gas industry essentially involves exploring, utilizing and transporting hazardous materials. Therefore, oil and gas safety compliance and risk management are crucial in such a complex sector. Unfortunately, disruptions and breakdowns in oil and gas supply chain lead to devastating consequences, that apart from an environmental disaster often causes numerous injuries and death cases.

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Taulia

JANUARY 4, 2021

For suppliers, this has resulted in significant challenges. Many large companies delayed payments to their suppliers – whether as a way of extending their Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) or due to disruption during the switch to remote working. As a result, 43% of respondents to Taulia’s Covid-19 Supplier Survey reported an increase in receiving late payments.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed nearly every industry. From supply chains to store shelves, the way businesses manage their infrastructure and customers has fundamentally changed. Retail has been particularly challenged by the virus in the way consumers shop, search, and spend. Organizations have fought to catch up in these uncertain times.

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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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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

After a tumultuous 2020, the trucking market may be setting up for a bit more stability in the 12 months ahead. It was a tale of two freight markets during the past year due to the global pandemic that reshuffled consumption and commerce. We saw historic freight lows in the winter and early spring, followed by landmark highs in the summer and the remainder of the year.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

COVID-19 has upended everything, but with vaccines now available, supply chains are about to be tested. See how you can prepare your supply chain amidst this turmoil.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 4, 2021

Inventory management is crucial to ensuring businesses have agile and efficient supply chain operations. However, having control over every inventory item often ends up being a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor for most inventory teams, as they rarely have the right tools in place to get the job done well. This is where an inventory optimization tool comes into play.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

With 2020 in the rearview, what will 2021 look like for the logistics and transportation industries? See what might lie ahead and how you can prepare for this year's challenges.

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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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EnVista

JANUARY 4, 2021

How to Prevent Chinese New Year Shipping and Inventory Disasters. Is your supply chain prepared for the 2021 Chinese New Year? It’s the most important question you should be asking as soon as the Western holiday season ends. The Chinese New Year, beginning this year on February 12, 2021 through February 22, 2021 signals a two- to three-week shut down of Chinese commerce, as the majority of the country’s workforce shuts down to celebrate the hallowed traditions of China’s biggest holiday.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Take a look at how November 2020 helped shape this year's trends in supply chain management and how your organization can grow as 2020 comes to a close.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 4, 2021

Resilience is not Free, but There is Opportunity for Competitive Advantage by Leveraging Data, New Report Says

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Meat supply chains in the U.S. have been severely affected by the coronavirus. In particular, the most hard-hit industry within the food supply chain was meat processing. Since numerous workers have tested positive for COVID-19 on multiple meat plants across the country, the entire supply chain was disrupted.

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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 4, 2021

Shift to Ecommerce Means Need for Lots more Consumer Direct Fulfillment Capacity

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Changing market demands and technological advancements are driving many transformative processes to the supply chains. There is a lot of noise and buzzwords when it comes to trends and technologies that will influence the way supply chains operate. Not all of them can make a huge impact, but there are a couple of supply chain management trends that will actually reshape modern supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Sustainable Frozen Ecommerce Fulfillment with Cathy Hayward-Hughes and Mike Bradburn. Mike Bradburn , Cathy Hayward-Hughes , and Joe Lynch discuss sustainable frozen ecommerce fulfillment. Mike and Cathy are the founders of Crystal Creek Logistics , a fulfillment company that specializes in sustainable frozen ecommerce fulfillment. About Mike Bradburn.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

With increasing competition in the retail market, it has become very challenging for retailers to efficiently manage their supply chains. Essentially, a smooth retail supply chain strategy is a fundamental part of a positive customer experience, and retail companies strive to reach the golden standard of order fulfillment and fast delivery.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 4, 2021

National Security, the Economy and Good Jobs are at Stake

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

The metals and mining industry are very intricate. These are the industries that make risk management their priority, and everything in their supply chains is driven by advanced planning and a strategic approach. However, even in such well-prepared industrial branches of the global economy, there is a tight interdependence on external factors. Mining supply chains rely on many fluctuating factors, that are (or at least turned out to be in recent times) vulnerable to unpredictable economic condit

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Kuebix

JANUARY 4, 2021

January is upon us which means unpredictable winter weather. Truck drivers are preparing for freezing temperatures, snow and ice in the air and on the ground as well as corrosive road treatments. Below are a few ways that truck drivers can withstand a season filled with harsh conditions and sometimes unexpected roadblocks: Check Air Systems […].

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Every company works to analyze its supply chain costs and eliminate unnecessary costs and processes. Regardless of how complex your supply chain is, every part of it matters, however, not every part of the supply chain is assessed equally. Inbound shipments are often overlooked by companies, although they can account for a substantial amount of transportation costs.

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Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2021

Chad Kramlich, chief revenue officer of Open Sky Group, explains the difference between applications delivered in the cloud and those via software as a service (SaaS), and how the latter model applies to modern-day warehouse-management systems (WMS).

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

With the growth of the international trade and retail sector, the importance of warehousing services is increasing as well. Proper storage of goods has always been an essential asset of a smooth logistics strategy. In fact, warehousing services can greatly impact your supply chain efficiency.

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 4, 2021

Have you ever wondered what the fuss is regarding the inventory turnover ratio? Why is it considered a pivotal statistic for a company? Let’s explore. Inventory turnover ratio (ITR) is a benchmark that allows enterprises to realize the efficiency of their inventory management systems. Higher turnover ratios are viewed as positive and lower ratios are […].

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