SCM Research

JULY 7, 2021

This existential crisis also requires making our food supply chains more resilient. A new study of food shocks and how to buffer against them (Gomez et al., Supply Chain Diversity Buffers Cities Against Food Shocks ) has just appeared in Nature. Supply Chain Diversity Buffers Cities Against Food Shocks.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A recent article published by the World Economic Forum ran under a headline declaring the global food supply chain dead.[1] Nevertheless, it draws on a comment made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who stated, “This year’s food crisis is about lack of access. Next year’s could be about lack of food.”

Food 130

Food Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

Enterra Insights

JUNE 2, 2022

“It can displace farmers and destroy agricultural assets and food stocks. In this vicious circle, conflict and lack of food break down the very fabric of society, and all too often lead to violence.”[1] World Food Program. Or it can disrupt markets, driving up prices and damaging livelihoods. 4] Husain agrees.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2022

Against an already turbulent backdrop of global inflationary pressures amid rising food and energy prices and disrupted supply chains following the coronavirus pandemic, the war between Russia and Ukraine is exacerbating supply and demand tensions, damaging consumer sentiment, and is threatening global economic growth.”[1]

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand. Good food manufacturing software provides a means to track inventory in real-time, through every step of the supply chain.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 89

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 26, 2018

Oxfam America examined the treatment of the women, farmers and food-sector workers and many big grocers fared poorly. and Whole Foods Market Inc. fared poorly in ratings looking at the treatment of the women, farmers and food-sector workers who supply supermarket shelves in the U.S. Whole Foods was the second-lowest rated U.S.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

.” Whether you eat to live or live to eat, one thing you don’t want to eat is tainted food. ” Unfortunately, detecting tainted food is not always as easy as noticing its color. Once a tainted food source is discovered, it’s important to know where it came from and where else it might be found. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Software Food Analytics Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

APRIL 21, 2021

I know, I know. I know I am prone to rattle on about Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) but seeing the benefits being delivered to previously struggling businesses is extremely motivating for a confirmed “techy” like myself.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Tackle food waste article and permission to publish here provided by Boris Dzhingarov. Food waste is a major issue in this country, but it is one that is thankfully gaining more attention. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With the growth of the market for high-quality food products, the importance of traceability and origin verification has increased significantly. In food production, consumers have a strong desire to have complete visibility into their food's origin and production methods.

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RFgen

JUNE 8, 2017

Consumers are finding food choices difficult due to conflicting health information, according to recent polling. Though this is a task of grocery store managers, it starts early on in the food distribution process. 15 Million Americans Have Food Allergies. Food allergies are rather common these days.

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RFgen

JUNE 8, 2017

Consumers are finding food choices difficult due to conflicting health information, according to recent polling. Though this is a task of grocery store managers, it starts early on in the food distribution process. 15 Million Americans Have Food Allergies. Food allergies are rather common these days.

Food 52

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

US Food Mfg. Contact Us The post US Food Manufacturing Success: Outsourcing MRO Supply Chain appeared first on RS Integrated Supply. The challenges: then and now Initially, the client didn’t have the capacity or experience to manage MRO in-house. Interested in our services? Contact one of our global locations for more information.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 24, 2020

.”[1] Toilet paper wasn’t the only essential involved in panic buying, food and bottled water were also emptied from store shelves. “You wouldn’t know it from the bare grocery store shelves across the country,” Jacob Bunge ( @jacobbunge ) and Jesse Newman ( @jessenewman13 ) write, “but America has plenty of food.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2017

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Batory Foods) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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Food New Zealand Case Study DC 100

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet one economic sector — food and drink — helps bring people together. “But according to a recent study out of the University of Illinois, even if you have never traveled around the United States, the food you eat (or at least elements of it) certainly has.”[1] Challenges facing the food supply chain.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Food & Beverage. Case Study #1: Noble Biomaterials. Read the full Noble Biomaterials case study to learn more. . Case Study #2: Veoneer. Read the full Veoneer case study to learn more. Case Study #3: De Bortoli Wines. Read the full De Bortoli Wines case study to learn more. . Consumer Products.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. HP ''s case study is pretty unique.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 12, 2017

A study carried out by a team from the Comprehensive Initiative on Technology Evaluation (CITE) program, found that changing the type of packaging used in food assistance programs can reduce spoilage, cut costs, and improve the delivery of life-saving shipments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2016

As consumers’ preferences shifted toward more nutritious foods, PepsiCo purchased companies in this food segment. But this segment has a much more complex supply chain. PepsiCo had to take a new approach to supply chain resilience.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

With ToolsGroup’s AI-powered demand forecasting, the plant-based food innovator revolutionizes its supply chain, maximizing accuracy, speed, and business performance. We started Heura in 2017 to empower people to participate in a more nutritious and sustainable food system.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 10, 2013

The fellows will provide supply chain research and expertise to develop successful, economically viable connections between local food producers and mainstream retail and institutional food buyers. Sustainability involves a number of important concepts that are embodied in the concept of building local food systems.

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Supply Chain Design Software Food Study Supply Chain Design 60

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

September 26, 2019) A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and Spinnaker, a supply chain services company, has found that only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning. BOSTON, Mass. and HOUSTON, Tex.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

I encourage you to watch the webcast to hear them tell their stories directly, but here’s an overview of A101’s case study. A101 is a discount retailer that sells high-quality, cost-effective food and consumables throughout Turkey. The fast-growing company (60% year-over-year sales growth, with $1.5

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The food sector may be one area where blockchain technology will prove to be extremely beneficial. Megan Ray Nichols ( @nicholsrmegan ) explains, “Blockchain can help improve the transparency and management of the food supply chain. Blockchain and the global food chain. Food fraud. Fresh food. Fresh food.

Food 100

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3AG Systems

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you are a food and beverage manufacturer in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space, food safety is clearly one of your top concerns. Depending on what you sell and whom you sell to, you likely have to maintain certification in one or more Global Food Safety Initiative ( GFSI ) platforms. Read More

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Online g rocers , on the other hand, are struggling to fulfill orders as demand for food and other essential products surges. The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2020

Jim Dippold, Senior Vice President for Category Management Strategy at Enterra Solutions ®, put together a list of potential impacts the pandemic could have on the food sector in fourteen different areas. Food is likely to play an important role in people’s lives during isolation. including the ways we shop and dine.

Food 100

Food Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 100

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2023

… This shifting definition comes at a time when high inflation has posed financial constraints on shoppers, forcing many to be more prudent with how they spend their food dollars.” The PYMNTS study found, “A far smaller share — only 14% — of Gen Z consumers said [price was important].

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Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Procurement Analytics 130

Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2014

However, for one industry in particular – food producers/shippers – TMS is becoming indispensable. Here are five reasons why TMS for transportation automation and optimization is a must-have for food shippers. Reason #3 – Capacity issues weigh more heavily on food shippers. Reason #1 – TMS adds shelf time. Be Sociable, Share!

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 16, 2018

Improving Operational Efficiency and Reducing Fresh Food Waste is Key. A key finding of the study is that a clear majority (73%) of grocery retailers see improving operational efficiency as their top priority. The post Study Highlights Opportunities for Grocers to Reduce Food Spoilage appeared first on RELEX Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

The study shows that the labor shortage has not abated, with 76% of respondents indicating they are facing notable shortages. According to the study, 30% of respondents indicated customer service was very to extremely impacted by resource constraints while only 12% said it was not affected in any way. is not a ‘good news’ story.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 238

Demand Driven Technologies

JANUARY 11, 2022

Frustrated by inventory inefficiencies, supply chain leaders at Ukrainian pet food. But when the inventory piles up in your warehouse because you don’t have the other materials you need to manufacture your products? That good deal starts to seem less attractive.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a result of climate change, global food value chain security is increasingly being called into question. According to experts, partial solutions to improve food security include moving some agriculture indoors and into urban areas. Furthermore, these greenhouses can produce more food with fewer pesticides and less water.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

Now in its ninth year, E2open’s 2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study is the most consistent, comprehensive and useful study of its kind. What’s more, the data from this study doesn’t come from surveys and questionnaires, it is sourced from real data from E2open’s diverse customer base.

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ThroughPut

JULY 5, 2023

What started off as toilet paper shortage in 2020 continues to show up in grocery and food retail even three years later. As per an IHL Group study , food retail and groceries are missing almost $1 trillion in sales due to these stockouts. Changing demand due to inflation. And the resultant empty shelves.

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Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Material Savings 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This year, Mr. Ellison spun a vision of how the global agricultural industry’s value chain could be reconstructed to improve the quality of food while making the industry much more sustainable. According to Mr. Ellison, food grown indoors with AI powered greenhouses has the potential to use 98% less water and 90% less land.

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