Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Last Mile Innovation. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs. At the same time, retailers seek to please customers. ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

You quickly realize your old map just isn’t enough anymore. It’s not just about what happened in the past but also includes current factors like market trends, promotions, and even the weather. Sounds familiar? That’s precisely what demand forecasting feels like for many businesses today. Enter causal forecasting.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2021

Just as there are many flavors of sports teams, there are many types of supply chains. This post focuses on my failure to use design thinking to spark innovation with supply chain teams and my lessons learned. Today, six years later, I reflect on the gaps of the methodology as it applies to supply chain innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 18, 2023

In that vein, at Inspire we announced innovations designed to maximize the value and impact of every dollar a company spends. The post Editor’s Choice: Innovating Toward a Resilient and Agile Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Over the next decade, supply chains will undergo fundamental changes.

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QAD

AUGUST 24, 2023

On June 16th, The Wall Street Journal published an article written by Jason Gay on innovation where he talks about the early adoption of the Apple Vision Pro. Early adopters are going to spend a lot of money to be the first to have this new Apple innovation. Planning for Innovations. He labeled himself a “skeptical jerk”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Last Mile Innovation with Emma Cosgrove . Emma Cosgrove and Joe Lynch discuss last mile innovation. They strive to leave you with something valuable every time you finish reading, watching, or listening to our work. They know that we are just one of many publications seeking your attention in an increasingly busy world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. And while the cameras will be rolling at all times, Amazon has said that footage will only be uploaded if the driver triggers one of 16 actions, such as running a stop sign or speeding.

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QAD

MARCH 19, 2020

One of the hardest parts of innovation is figuring out where you need to innovate, and the areas that need it the most. But is that considered innovation ? Asking the Right Questions Doesn’t Always Garner Innovative Results. Just because an idea isn’t innovative doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do the things people suggest.

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Logility

APRIL 7, 2020

In the midst of the seeming chaos many brilliant minds have been working in overdrive to develop innovative solutions to many of obstacles that lie in our way. These are just a few of the countless and amazing innovations we hear about on a daily basis. Finally, use these exceptional times to do something exceptional.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Following ICON 2023 in Las Vegas, Blue Yonder’s Chief Product Office Gurdip Singh shared the key product innovation takeaways from the event during a Blue Yonder Live session. He shared his views on how to apply innovations to solve deep-rooted supply chain challenges and insights into the $1 billion investment in research and development.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Product innovation is at the center of many success stories. Every product that exists now, or that existed before, was once an innovation. The most notable innovative products of late have been mostly technological. The term ‘disruptive innovation’ is used quite a lot these days. This may take time, but it’s normal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

As discussions full of oxymorons, acronyms, and juxtapositions fill the air, I think that it is time to step back, and rethink planning based on the opportunities that new forms of analytics and data give us. True innovation is never defined initially by a mandatory Return on Investment (ROI).) My goal is to drive change. Buyer beware.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

For a century or more, the United States has been known as one of the most innovative countries on Earth. ”[1] Many pundits now believe America’s innovation engine is sputtering and is in need of tune-up. .”[1] ”[3] China is trying to do just that, while the American innovation engine sputters. .”[3]

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential. Zara can have similar clothing in its shops just two weeks after a new design idea has appeared on the catwalk.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage. However, in today's dynamic business environment, innovation has become essential to stay ahead of the competition.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The integration of Evo’s responsive AI solutions with ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) and JustEnough® solutions will offer customers the most efficient, real-time supply chain and price optimization solution available. And Evo’s responsive AI gives us an essential ingredient to deliver the autonomous supply chain of the future.

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2019

Key Takeaways: Just in Time Manufacturing was designed to improve the manufacturing and the supply chain processes. Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing are two of the most popular business processes. What is Just-in-time Manufacturing (JIT)? Lean manufacturing emphasizes customer desires.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 7, 2022

As we continue to get used to a “new normal,” here are some emerging trends and innovations in warehouse automation that you should consider for your operation. 10 Trends & Innovations in Warehouse Automation. Pallet transport can be one of the most time-consuming and physically demanding tasks in a warehouse environment.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 28, 2024

Pace first saw the value of the ToolsGroup solutions at the time when he was CEO of PittaRosso, another large Italian retailer of shoes, an experience which has eventually been published as a Harvard Business School case study. Within just two months of adopting ToolsGroup’s AI-driven solution, PittaRosso experienced a remarkable +14.3%

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

So, what does this have to do with innovation? Climate-driven Manufacturing Innovation. What’s needed are tools and technologies that go beyond current capabilities, and those require innovation. Why is Environmental Innovation in Manufacturing Not Being Reported? Find ways to avoid scrap and start-up losses.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

by John Westerveld Imagine yourself in this scenario; You wake up at the usual time, and over coffee, you review the news. As you flip through the articles on your iPad, you see it. A major earthquake in Taiwan. Then you get the e-mail. When you get to work, you get your team working on this issue.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

According to Piller, this is the first time in history that the supply chain has had a place in the boardroom and is now part of mainstream conversations. According to Piller, this is the first time in history that the supply chain has had a place in the boardroom and is now part of mainstream conversations.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 27, 2023

Census Bureau predicted, by 2035, people over 65 years old living in the United States will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. At the same time, with fewer people in the workforce our tax collections decline. .” Another, less obvious challenge, is that the nation will innovate less as the population ages.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At the annual SCLA (Supply Chain Leaders in Action) meeting in Sanibel, Florida, Intelligent Audit CEO Hannah Testani sat down with Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor of logistics industry publication Supply Chain Brain to discuss the state of the supply chain, sustainability, and the future of supply chain innovations.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These innovations aren’t just upgrades—they are game-changers, reshaping the procurement landscape and setting the bar for what’s possible. Here are the five game-changing eSourcing innovations that demand your immediate attention. Building solid supplier relationships takes time. Why Act Now?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” We also asked them to characterize their company’s culture with regard to technology adoption (ranging from “Laggards” to “Innovators”).

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

”[1] He believes all of these innovations are good things. “More than any other time in history,” he concludes, “technology and innovation are here to make it happen.” ” E-commerce and logistics innovation. .” ” E-commerce and logistics innovation.

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Kinaxis

MAY 25, 2016

by Alexa Cheater Innovate to survive. Mode two is about innovation and growth, and the point was made in a number of sessions that you need to do both if you want to excel. You’ve likely already embraced this era where innovation across all facets of life has exploded and become ordinary. Hasn’t it always been to some capacity?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor held an Innovation Summit at their headquarters in New York City on March 18 th and 19 th. Increasingly, large enterprises have decided to do just that. It would be cheaper to build just one multi-tenant solution,” Kevin Samuelson the CEO of Infor explained. “But But it would not be as good for our customers.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Before COVID, new technologies in manufacturing took years, sometimes decades, to become fully accepted. The pandemic, however, has speeded up those transitions by years. ” Currently, much of the industrial world is like the consumer world was before cell phones become “smart”. The digital factory. Manufacturers thriving on data.

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