Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

They are demanding more supply chain transparency. What is supply chain transparency? Although transparency sounds like a straight-forward subject, Bateman and Bonanni note, “Less clear is how to define transparency in a supply chain context and the extent to which companies should pursue it.”

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 29, 2023

The annual Pros to Know award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. This year’s list is filled with supply chain professionals whose achievements and success stories have helped move the needle in the supply chain.

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Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2024

The Guardian reports that the Victoria Unboxed project will hope to eliminate invisible waste from supply chains by replacing cardboard produce boxes with reusable plastic crates. Baltimore bridge disaster adds new stress to global supply chains. US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In September 2021, Associated Grocers of New England signed with Herlitz Inventory Management to improve upon its existing purchasing system and to further advance its goal of serving the needs of independent retail grocers of every store size and format. Carl Herlitz, President and CEO of Herlitz Inventory Management Inc.

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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. ” Burgett also observes that online shoppers don’t make impulsive purchases.

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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. ” Burgett also observes that online shoppers don’t make impulsive purchases.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2020

A New York Times article from August 2019 highlights how much artificial intelligence (AI) is indebted to humans. The outbreak has a threefold impact on the global supply chain. The first is increased demand for items needed to combat the virus, such as medical equipment and supplies.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

Shoppers who purchased from participating merchants can drop off the items they wish to return – no box or label required– at approximately 2,000 FedEx Office locations ,” according to a Dec. As inflation soars, supermarkets look for innovative solutions to lure cash-strapped customers into the aisles. 12 statement from FedEx. “

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights (Bloomberg Technology). cities in 2019 (Reuters).

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

That’s because technology and the Internet have transformed the business landscape forever. For example, Chris Campbell, Associate Content Manager at The Food Institute, reports, “Among the changes forced by COVID-19, the typical consumer lunch hour has shifted to in-home dining. ” The New York Times, 10 July 2020. [4]

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. Amazon to deliver Whole Foods groceries in two hours for Prime users (CNBC). P&G Redesigning Supply Chain Network.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Gary Drenik ( @gdrenik ), CEO of Prosper Business Development, writes, “In the early days of the pandemic, the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry was operating in uncharted territory as it scrambled to keep supply chains running in the face of drastically shifting consumer behavior.”[2] Fear-motivated consumerism.

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RFgen

JUNE 10, 2015

Food retailer Unified Grocers is one company using data mining in order to help maximize profits. According to Supermarket News, the company is using data collection methods to gather information from 800 of its member stores and tracking demand. according to The New York Times.

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RFgen

JUNE 10, 2015

Food retailer Unified Grocers is one company using data mining in order to help maximize profits. According to Supermarket News, the company is using data collection methods to gather information from 800 of its member stores and tracking demand. according to The New York Times.

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Provenance

JULY 22, 2019

Provenance has partnered with Carbon Analytics to create a solution designed for brands to respond to the climate emergency. The joint strategy allows brands to measure their carbon footprint, set commitments and communicate their progress and achievements all through a simple, cost-effective solution. . degrees Fahrenheit (2.0

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

” In other words, companies with the foresight to see consumers were increasingly taking the digital path to purchase were much better situated to serve customers when the pandemic forced almost everyone to become an online shopper. 4] Meghan Howard, “ Shopper Marketing Trends in 2020 ,” Path to Purchase IQ, 20 July 2020. [5]

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2020

That’s why many people love shopping at a local physical store; they can find what they’re looking for, make a purchase, and have it same day. Although dark stores have been a great solution during the pandemic, it is not a new concept. Fast delivery solutions. But not without the right technology.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

In this final post of the series, I highlight three reasons why I believe learning technologies will make this future not only possible, but also imminent: First, there are breakthrough innovations in the underlying learning algorithms. Machine Learning technology has finally come of age. Implications.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash.

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements. Packaging may promise St.

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements. Packaging may promise St.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2023

ushered in the modern supermarket, transforming how people expect to purchase their groceries. There have been many more changes since then, including how products are produced and packaged, how they reach supermarkets, and how the consumer ultimately purchases them.”[1] The post-WWII era in the U.S.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 7, 2016

by Kevin McGowan A recent New York Times article demonstrated that supply chain management innovations can come from some unexpected places. This simple idea has transformed fishery end-to-end supply chain management , and other organizations are starting to follow suit.

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Thus, it comes as no surprise that modern inventory management solutions, such as EMERGE App , are based on these sound FIFO principles. Her supply chain is well documented and transparent for all to see. Penelope also provided the following production summary from her accounting software package: Beginning Inventory 0 units.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon opens supply hub for Ukrainian refugees. The ripple effects of the conflict in Ukraine will further drive up US food prices. China-Europe Rail Lines Become Supply Chain’s Latest Problem. However, food and farming costs are expected to rise.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

”[1] Although this fact will likely spark all sorts of political and cultural debates, the food industry needs to consider what a more diverse America means for the grocery sector. He explained, “A [2015] white paper from the Food Marketing Institute … spelled it out pretty effectively. population.”[1]

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. SMI involves making as complete analysis as possible of a current or targeted supply base. Descriptions.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Volvo Trucks demonstrates truck-platooning technology (Long Beach Post Telegram).

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

For example, Kate Migon, Head of New Mobility Solutions, Americas, at Gemalto, asserts “it’s time for cities to reclaim their streets” and “close parts of our cities to cars and reverse decades of prioritizing drivability over mobility.”[1] ” Some potential solutions. They’re not.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

While the Tokyo Olympics are being postponed, but heroes of a different calling are assembling together daily to achieve medal-worthy feats in keeping the base-line global supply chain operating. As a chemical engineer with a background in biotechnology, oil & gas, and supply chain, I have had my pick of flow problems to solve.

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ShipBob

JUNE 7, 2021

The ecommerce supply chain has unfortunately affected the environment and contributed to climate change. . Going green with your business doesn’t have to disrupt your entire supply chain but can improve it. . 5 best practices for making your ecommerce green. Eliminate single-use plastics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The latest advancements in technology have had huge impacts on the world we live in, almost overnight transforming industries such as taxi services, food and grocery delivery, and music. One of the businesses that technology has been slowly pushing itself into is the last mile delivery business. The Last Mile Delivery Landscape.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

As the story goes, the meatpacking districts of Chicago were one of the first recorded drivers, towards the need, for supply chain transparency. The book sparked consumer concern, which prompted the Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act ( Linich 2016 ). One could even argue supply chain transparency?—?at

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

While the Tokyo Olympics are being postponed, but heroes of a different calling are assembling together daily to achieve medal-worthy feats in keeping the base-line global supply chain operating. As a chemical engineer with a background in biotechnology, oil & gas, and supply chain, I have had my pick of flow problems to solve.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. This week’s news will all center on this war. Russia Attacks Ukraine. Oil Prices Jump.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As we head into the new year, it’s inevitable that there is more evolution to come.” The supply chain shortage continues to batter shelves, and record-high inflation doesn’t seem like it will resolve any time soon, forcing companies to raise prices and potentially frustrate their customers.”[2]

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