Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

”[3] All retailers, not just grocers, are suffering from inventory losses. Knowles reports, “The National Retail Federation estimates that retail shrinkage — the discrepancy between advertised inventory and actual stock on hand — represents an approximately $112 billion problem.

Security 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. In the case of Apparel and Automotive industries there are slight improvements, but they have shifted inventories to suppliers. Days of Inventory Pre and Post-Recession. IT View of the Current State of Inventory. Five Reasons.

Inventory Management Software 262

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service?

Inventory Reduction 186

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Top supply chain officers across the industry were recently surveyed¹ on their biggest barriers to effective inventory management. It’s no wonder: often inventory placement decisions are made in a vacuum without considering the end-to-end supply chain impact.

Inventory Reduction 100

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the fast-paced world of seasonal inventory, trend forecasting is crucial for success. Traditionally, companies built inventory management strategies around long-term forecasting and stable market conditions. If businesses are going to keep up, they’ll need to adopt new inventory management strategies.

Inventory Management Software 52

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2024

Consumers need real-time visibility to inventory. To answer that question, Blue Yonder recently commissioned Gatepoint Research to conduct a survey 1 of senior retail decision-makers. The survey asked participants about the specific shortcomings of their existing order management and commerce solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

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ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

The study reveals how the disruption caused by COVID-19 has transformed procurement and supply chain strategy across the globe, exploring how procurement is helping organisations get back on their feet after the pandemic. Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges. Inventory challenges are also slowing cash flow.

Inventory Reduction 130

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 1, 2022

6-8, among many others, in an effort to sell off their excess inventory. To help uncover the latest consumer trends from this weekend, Blue Yonder surveyed over 1,000 consumers who shopped during one of the five shopping days (Thursday, Nov. Amazon hosted its Prime Early Access Sale from Oct. 24-Monday, Nov.

Survey 63

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

The study reveals how the disruption caused by COVID-19 has transformed procurement and supply chain strategy across the globe, exploring how procurement is helping organizations get back on their feet after the pandemic. Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges. Inventory challenges are also slowing cash flow.

Inventory Reduction 130

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world. About ToolsGroup.

Purchasing Skills 295

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year. Navigating the Storm: Strategies for SMB Importers in 2024 There is no golden ticket for solving these challenges.

Negotiating Skills 292

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Unleashed

AUGUST 6, 2023

It’s a handy sales strategy to keep in your business toolbox – and can be essential to success in highly competitive markets. In this article, we do a deep dive into competitive pricing to outline key strategies, how they impact your profit margins , and how competitive pricing works with real-life examples. Coffee chains.

Price Reduction 52

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

These often included: Collaborating more effectively with suppliers: More organizations are embracing a more holistic supply chain strategy by knowledge-sharing with suppliers to align on lead times, forecasts, and buying projections. Lucky winner Irene Sy of Cisco joins ToolsGroup’s Mallory Duffy and David Barton at our booth on May 9!

Gartner 283

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

Manufacturing Procurement 185

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. A survey by Gartner confirms the context. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBook here.

Inventory Reduction 84

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Logility

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Despite significant advancements in the technology to support omni-channel, adoption of transparent cross-channel inventory has yet to become a reality at most retailers. Developing a strategy and roadmap for offering a real-time view of retail is now essential for success. Does your organization have an omni-channel strategy in place?

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. The report cites a specific supplier indicating that HP wants to be low-key regarding this ongoing shift in sourcing strategy.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Lora Cecere, a leading American supply chain analyst, produces annual ‘Orbit Charts’ in which she plots publicly listed multinationals’ inventory turnover rates against their operating margins over a ten-year period. Based on our own recent survey, however, visualizing the end-to-end supply chain appears to be the biggest challenge.

Inventory Reduction 78

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

Rise in Inventories. Less Effective at Inventory Management. Inventories grew twenty days over the decade. Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory. Despite spending 1.1% Alignment Barriers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 357

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Inventory tracking is among the top areas most impacted by omnichannel supply chain strategies, and consumer spending habits are forcing inventory tracking technology to evolve, making sure consumers can get the products they want, through the media and channels they want, and at the prices they want.

Inventory Reduction 125

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Inventory Optimization to Unlock Supply Chain Efficiencies with Cost Reduction. A recent survey shows that 40% of the supply chain industry is already optimizing its inventory and networking tools by adopting advanced technologies and this percentage is said to grow in the next five years. INVENTORY STRATEGY.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

Though corporations are starting to pay attention to supply chain sustainability, less than half of those surveyed in the CSCMP report know how to make their processes more sustainable. For retailers, supply chain sustainability is part of the conversation about inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 321

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 27, 2015

With such a tight deadline, you can’t afford to waste time combing through lengthy reports to come up with fresh strategies that could or could not work. First, you’ll get strategies to critical planning challenges like the ones below: Managing supply chain disruptions. Optimizing inventory in S&OP. Let’s face it.

Inventory Reduction 120

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

Attended by an international audience of over 81,000 visitors, the event highlighted the latest retail innovations and boasted best-practice keynotes and presentations on timely and crucial industry strategies. Read the blog now to discover insights into peer strategies→ 2. Here are the three key takeaways on retailers’ minds.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. Channel Sensing.

Material Savings 181

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ToolsGroup

JULY 27, 2021

Make Sure Your Inventory is Healthy. Getting to healthy inventory levels is a natural result of leveraging downstream demand with demand sensing. Employ a multi-echelon inventory strategy to protect supply chain integrity and plan inventory at every level. Read more of Boise’s story here.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 290

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. Also, it allows companies to track, refill, and manage their inventory levels. At this stage, businesses check if items are safe and secure and if the inventory levels are accurate and optimized for better space. Let’s fill in!

Inventory Reduction 52

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Learn how to mitigate and avoid dead stock through strategic warehousing and inventory management to lower fixed costs, combat supply chain disruptions, and overcome current peak season challenges. Excess inventory is often caused by supply exceeding demand, resulting in slow-moving inventory that can incur expensive holding costs.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. cyberattacks.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Many merchants were concerned about having enough inventory to meet demand, and consumers wondered if they would be able to secure holiday gifts for loved ones. Big Picture Thinking.

Inventory Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A new survey by Blue Yonder found that almost all retail executives feel confident in their command of AI. That becomes clear when you dig into the Blue Yonder survey findings. In the survey, more than 4 out of 5 executives said they were extremely or very knowledgeable about predictive AI. Inventory placement ( 42% ).

Retail 86

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

This year supply chain leaders will celebrate thirty years of progress in supply chain management; but we have not made progress on one of the funamentals: inventory management. I think that it is time for us to take the litmus test and ask the hard questions, “Have our practices impacted days of inventory? I want to believe.

Inventory Reduction 245

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2021

According to a survey conducted by LaserShip, 63% of shoppers expect delivery of their orders within three days and the young shoppers are willing to pay a premium for this convenience. We are going to list out 4 effective order fulfillment strategies to win loyal customers. 4 Order Fulfillment Strategies to Win Loyal Customers.

Inventory Reduction 60

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Recently, Blue Yonder released the findings of its survey of wholesale distribution executives 1 , which focused on their order management challenges, goals and forward-looking plans. It’s nearly impossible to re-allocate inventory in the most strategic, profitable way on the fly using manual processes.

Distribution 89

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Forty-two percent of SMBs consider digital transformation a central part of their organizational strategy. Developing an Effective Digital Transformation Strategy. A digital transformation strategy is a detailed plan to improve business operations. And as stated earlier, it isn’t only large companies transforming.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2023

According to Deloitte’s Q4 2022 CFO Signals survey , only 29% of CFOs believe now is a good time to take on greater risk, which lags far behind a two-year average of approximately 50%. This information allows CSCOs to react to real-time differences between inventory levels, budgets, and fiscal projections.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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