Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions. Logility is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc. Logility, Inc., NASDAQ: AMSWA).

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

.” Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers know as well as anyone that keeping up with the changing landscape can be difficult — but essential. adults have changed how they get their food and what they eat.”[2]. ” What does that mean for CPG manufacturers? CPG manufacturers will become problem-solvers.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2022

Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its 2022 food inflation forecasts again reports Jim Wiesemeyer ( @Jim_Wiesemeyer ).[1] 1] This means today’s grocery food price hikes are the highest in 42 Years. ”[2] Their research found, “Consumer prices for food, personal care, and household items are up 13.9%

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2021

Customers stocked up on food and other goods. ”[2] As the grocery scene changes, Dawn Valandingham ( @Valandingham123 ), Senior Vice President of Retail at SPINS, writes, “Retailers need to ask themselves how they [will] meet the needs of shoppers who have a new outlook on food, work and daily life.”[3]. ”[3].

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Although the industry is multifaceted and varied, encompassing everything from household goods to food & beverage to apparel and more, most arms of the consumer goods industry are facing similar challenges. Supply chain woes. Geopolitical instability. Labor shortages.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 The survey indicates that 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $192.01, the highest figure on record.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

He explains, “A survey by bargain retailer Ollie’s found that 54% of consumers feel it’s a compliment when someone calls them cheap. What’s more, 39% say getting a good deal is as pleasing as eating their favorite food, and 37% believe it’s as good as going on vacation. What do they consider a good deal?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2022

Some of shoppers had their online purchases delivered to their homes while others opted to pick-up their orders curbside. He writes, “Rising food price inflation is influencing where and how consumers shop online for groceries. ” Grocers and CPG Manufacturers Prefer In-store Shoppers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2022

Some of shoppers had their online purchases delivered to their homes while others opted to pick-up their orders curbside. He writes, “Rising food price inflation is influencing where and how consumers shop online for groceries. ” Grocers and CPG Manufacturers Prefer In-store Shoppers.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 13, 2019

Long before there was anything labeled the digital path to purchase, legendary retailer Sam Walton stated, “There is only one boss. Today, people are no longer following a linear path from awareness to consideration to purchase. The customer. They are narrowing and broadening their consideration set in unique and unpredictable moments.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since much of the previous year in business and elsewhere was defined by a global pandemic, we are left asking what will 2021 look like for food and beverage shippers. Food trends had an interesting 12 months as things changed quite a bit throughout the course of COVID-19. Plant Products Continue Food Trend Prevalence .

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 7, 2021

”[1] Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers were not immune to this trend. ” For many consumers, the most important touch point they have on the digital path to purchase is their smartphone. .”[2] In the mobile arena, the smartphone is clearly the dominant player. . ” 1.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

As a result, there are few relationships more important for the well-being of modern humans than the one between consumers and the grocery stores from which they obtain their food. Meeting the challenge of today’s center store, the surveys suggest, requires an omnichannel strategy.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Each survey that I do comes back with data as a major challenge. I think one of the huge problems is that US-centric food companies (Kellogg, General Mills, Smucker’s, Conagra etc.) In 2015, I worked with a manufacturer of men’s underwear. (My The manufacturer had an infestation problem. S&OP Challenges. The problem?

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Synovos

MARCH 5, 2024

Overhauled MRO Strategy Propels UK Food Manufacturer to Save Millions, Boost Productivity For most companies, the COVID-19 pandemic presented a significant challenge in managing operations. One food manufacturer based in the UK was among those to successfully manoeuvre through the pandemic and beyond.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Learn more: The Ultimate Manufacturing Guide: SME Manufacturing Explained What is mass customisation? It’s a manufacturing process for customising goods at scale while keeping unit costs low – a middle ground between standardisation and personalisation. What about mass customisation in software?

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Clear Spider

JANUARY 26, 2023

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to such a complex, global issue. There is, however, one solution that has the potential to redefine supply chains everywhere: Automation. According to one survey, 69% of businesses are now using SaaS solutions to improve their inventory management practices.

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2020

consumer behavior has been a barometer for larger trends affecting industries such as retail and manufacturing, as well as the overall economy. Building on our survey from last month, Blue Yonder surveyed another group of 1,000 U.S. In the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

Look at the process enabling tools. Survey after survey points to spreadsheets as one of the primary tools used along with ERP systems and homegrown solutions. Poor planning solutions lead to work-arounds, fat fingering, inefficient management and ineffective collaboration with partners.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

”[3] He adds: “ Analyzing the customer lifecycle allows you to better prepare your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to turn one-time purchasers into loyal promoters. Meanwhile, manufacturers have been passing along higher costs to the end consumer, who appears to be taking note and shifting their shopping behavior.”

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

An electronics manufacturer chooses to discontinue older or less fashionable design models, based on market trends and customer preferences. Discontinuing lines will help the manufacturer free up production capacity, and redirect research and development spending to focus on the development and marketing of newer or more innovative products.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

As a result, Applebaum reports that consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers have been motivated to invest in more digital tactics, like retailer ad platforms. ”[4] A shopper survey conducted by the company found, “45% of men and 36% of women buy groceries online for curbside pickup. ” Social Commerce.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Surveys have shown that consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals, and 47% of millennials’ purchases are influenced by social media1. There are some key capabilities found in a supply chain planning software that can help you better predict short-term demand. retail stores.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Like workers in the healthcare industry, workers in the food industry have served heroically on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic in order to meet the needs of the rest of us. Kari Hensien, President of RizePoint, observes, “The food industry has learned a lot this year — more than it bargained for. ”[3].

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IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

The majority of enterprises are prioritizing their blockchain pilots that concentrate on supply chains improvements (53%) and the Internet of Things (51%) according to Deloitte’s latest blockchain survey. The Supply Chain Management enterprise software market is growing from $12.2B in 2017 to $20.4B in 2022, achieving a 10.7%

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For example, manufacturers have had to alter business models to be able to accommodate the change in consumer behavior. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well. This is forcing regulators to institute changes in regulations on manufacturers.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

” They note an MIT survey of apparel companies found vastly differing definitions of supply chain transparency across organizations. In retail, buyers want to understand where the products they are purchasing are coming from and how they were created.” ” Still confused? ” Why transparency matters.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. retail, e-commerce, food production). The rush to stockpile basic needs like food, beverages and toilet paper led to a dramatic increase in sales at retail outlets such as supermarkets.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

The company is now able to purchase from multiple local Scottish sources, as well as import from overseas if required, which has made their supply chain more resilient – and made their business more stable. Risk management is central to all manufacturing production strategies. ” What are the benefits of supply chain resilience?

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