Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Although the connection between great customer experience and a world-class supply chain is obvious, customer experience is not the first thing that pops into most peoples’ minds when they hear the term “supply chain.” The supply chain’s role in creating a great customer experience.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chain optimization has never been more essential to overall business success than it is today. A study by Bank of America Global Research, cited by Reuters , found that mentions of “supply chain” increased by 412% in third-quarter earnings calls hosted by Fortune 500 companies this year, compared to 2020.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. The supply chain supporting the delivery of equipment is the de-facto facilitator of this business model.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Is the current performance of your supply chain network optimal? How do you gauge network performance, which numbers are important to you and what do they mean? Here are five supply chain basics that every manager can analyse on an ongoing basis to keep tabs on the health of their supply chain networks.

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Oracle SCM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

By Mike Mortson , CEO, Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially. How are firms responding to the pace of technology innovation and its impact on their SCM processes?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Ongoing Technology-Driven Industry Disruption. Background.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

As an example, look no further than Microsoft’s announcement to be carbon negative by 2030 and their commitment of $1 billion towards a climate innovation fund. The supply chain is another area with plenty of room for improvement where sustainability can benefit. So, how does your ERP support sustainability strategies today?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’ve spent most of this week in Dorking, England (not far from London) meeting with executives from Paragon Software Systems and several of its customers (I’ll share my takeaways from the visit, including my video interviews with clients, in a future post). Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Digital technology is helping organizations transform their supply chain operations, but they must be strategic about how they innovate. The Internet of Things and its related big data explosion are here for supply chain and warehousing operations – or they are coming soon. Big Data Hits Supply Chain.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Digital technology is helping organizations transform their supply chain operations, but they must be strategic about how they innovate. The Internet of Things and its related big data explosion are here for supply chain and warehousing operations – or they are coming soon. Big Data Hits Supply Chain.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

There are also costs related to benefits, training, insurance, and technology to consider. Reduce infrastructure costs Traditional warehousing requires significant upfront investments in infrastructure, including building or leasing storage facilities, implementing technology systems, and hiring and training staff.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Mike Mortson.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. 3PLs continue to enhance their ability to drive innovation and deliver “long run” value for their customers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. percent of U.S. Noted was that U.S.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 13, 2015

Disruption is all around us and in order to capture some of the key disruptors in the Supply Chain space we have identified what we’re calling the Seven S’s of supply chain management to act as the framework for our upcoming supply chain management work. Serialization.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean. When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Opinion Editorial by Wolfgang Lehmacher , Anchor Group, and Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and Chalmers University of Technology. Supply chain disruptions have become the daily business of supply chain professionals all over the globe. Low adoption of technological solutions.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Partnering with a 3PL is not a new concept, and many of the world's most successful companies have long recognized their value as the freight market continues to evolve. These three horsemen of the logistics apocalypse are creating havoc in supply chains worldwide. Things you need to manage supply chain volatility.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Following COVID-19 the global chemical supply chain market reported a severe decline in output. Overcoming these challenges, regional chemical manufacturers and suppliers are now forced to rethink and readjust their global supply chain model. The answer – supply chain integration.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The idea of a 4PL is an innovative service that gathers capabilities, resources, and technological advancement to run a business completely. A 4PL combines an existing network of valued carrier relations and a clear understanding of how to enhance performance on selected routes. What is 4PL? How Does A 4PL Benefit My Business?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Today's post will cover the top 5 supply chain blogs from 2016 so far. Top Supply Chain Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. Get The Full List Here.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

More cooperation during day-to-day supply chain operations, as well as quicker responses to changing orders and schedules, benefit both parties. Supplier Challenges Exist Manufacturers still rely on outdated processes or fail to understand the role supplier integration plays in maximizing global supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 4, 2014

Millions of pallets are built and used in the supply chains of Canada every year and so any innovation around these pallets can have a significantly positive and far reaching impact on overall logistics and supply chain performance. In fact it is the only pallet on the planet that can do this.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Implementing the right technologies, such as collaborative mobile robots , can help to optimize resource management and improve productivity. Warehouse operators must make smart technology investments and continuously evaluate warehouse systems and processes to adapt to changing market conditions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights Rivian Automotive ’s reported Q4 and full-year financial and operational performance along with plans for the next two years. Reportedly, 10,020 vehicles were produced in the final quarter of 2022, a classic hockey-stick sign of ongoing supply chain and production challenges.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Logistics is one component of the overall supply chain and is impacted by supply chain changes. At the same time, an effective logistics strategy can improve supply chain management and overall supply chain performance.

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2019

Many manufacturers still rely on outdated processes or fail to understand the role supplier integration plays in maximizing global supply chain performance. Along with the global and swiftly changing nature of sourcing, inbound supply challenges include: Carrying too much inventory to address potential supply disruptions.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Technology is a boon in today’s world. With technology, we are doing certain activities that were not possible some time ago. Take any industry today, it would have implemented some kind of automation to streamline and simplify the process. Today, freight forwarders are able to communicate and track shipment status in real-time.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2016

Headlines tout the potential power of digitization technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, mobility and advanced analytics to transform the supply chain of the future. But what exactly is digitization, and why do these technologies hold so much promise? Digitization is certainly a hot topic these days.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2016

Headlines tout the potential power of digitization technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, mobility and advanced analytics to transform the supply chain of the future. But what exactly is digitization, and why do these technologies hold so much promise? Digitization is certainly a hot topic these days.

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