Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

”[1] The staff goes on to report, “Adoption thus far is highest in the transportation sector, where 63% of respondents reported being in the early stages of quantum adoption. … The technology is still experimental, and has yet to demonstrate its usefulness for solving real-world problems. New States of Matter.

Trends 325

Trends Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 325

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

It was back in January 2015, after reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about bitcoin, that my eyes were opened to the potential for blockchain technology to transform supply chain management. As I wrote at the time in Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System?

Supply Chain Design Software 160

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 160

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Walmart steps up automated store distribution. Cyberattack on Toyota’s supply chain shuts 14 Japanese factories. E2open acquires Logistyx Technologies. Xerox addresses $300m backlog due to supply shortages. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. US goods trade deficit hits record high.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Ukraine Russia Supply Chain Planning Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 series our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. Katie describes herself as “ passionate about driving efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain through technology” – a quality that is very relevant to face-up to the many supply chain challenges in our path !

Supply Chain Design Software 246

Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Use a two-pronged approach that couples new recruitment approaches with technology to provide transparent operational insight. Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 173

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 24, 2014

Headquartered in Paris, France, Dassault Systèmes is a world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Less than two decades old, today Quintiq is the largest dedicated supply chain planning and optimization company in the world. Be good for our partners?

Supply Chain Planning Software 227

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 227

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Elenjickal noted that over the last 36 months, supply chains have become more complex than ever before. This leads supply chains to continue to operate in silos, rather than in a connected manner. As a result, supply chains continue to be wasteful when looking at time, inefficiencies, and emissions.

Real-time Visibility 307

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Network Software 307

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Building Supply Chain Resilience for Turbulent Times. Innovations on e-commerce solutions in ASEAN & the use of digital tools, illustrates an accelerated wave in digitalisation. Founder of ESP Consult, Joe Lombardo, advises on transformational management through a supply chain focus. About the Author.

Modeling Software 240

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Singapore Asia 240

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Most of this, 45.1

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 240

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, device & module solutions, healthcare, and social system solutions. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

Supply Chain Software 245

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 245

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

CNC machines use computerized controls and machine tools to cut layers of material to make custom parts. Whether you outsource or buy one, working with one of these machines will greatly speed up your supply chain. Thanks to CNC machine technology, traditional manufacturing supply chains are gradually disappearing.

Supply Chain Software 138

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Demand Planning Software 138

Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction. The customer.

Gartner 265

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Pricing Training Resource Reduction 265

Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. Amazon Japan challenged by glitches in delivery services (Nikkei Asian Review). ACT Research: N.A.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Japan Purchasing Skills 0

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? 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. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

According to this year’s survey by Harvard Business Review Analytics Services, the top business drivers for adopting cloud and hybrid-cloud technology are: Business agility/flexibility – 49%. billion parcels followed by Japan (9.4B), Germany (3.0B), UK (2.2B) and France (1.5B) – so the growth of the number of parcels is huge.

Supply Chain Software 133

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 133

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. The pandemic boosted certain areas of the economy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 248

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Price Reduction Finland 248

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 307

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Price Reduction 307

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Paragon Announces National Street Level Routing & Scheduling in Japan. Oracle Introduces its Solution for Project-Driven Supply Chain to Help Customers Improve Project Performance and Profitability. Trimble Acquires Nexala to Expand its Role in the Rail Transport Industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 155

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Analytics Software 155

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future. Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Corporate Responsibility.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies 100

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Walmart recently established its latest high-tech consolidation center in Illinois, marking a significant addition to its supply chain infrastructure. Because going around Africa takes longer, shipping companies have had to add more vessels to ensure that they can transport goods on time and without cutting volumes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 284

Logistics Network Optimization Software Mexico Minnesota Logistics 284

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World Feature Article by J eroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bhd The global business landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile, posing significant challenges to supply chain management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan (BBC News). Ford to test new self-driving vehicle technology in 2018 (Reuters). Growing length of U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 246

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2016

IoT Tech is Driving Sustainability in the Supply Chain. But perhaps the most far-reaching changes will center around the use of large data systems to drive sustainability in logistics and supply chains. The transportation of goods is one of the greatest contributors to worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 120

Supply Chain Network

JUNE 30, 2011

If the mantra of the real estate industry is “Location, Location, Location”, the new mantra of supply chain executives is fast becoming “Collaboration, Collaboration, Collaboration”. China surpassed Japan in 2010 as the world’s second largest economy, and the IMF predict it could exceed the U.S. How technology can help.

Supply Chain Software 103

Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 103

SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

But what steps can you take to a more resilient supply chain during disruptions? If you’re ready to learn more about creating stronger supply chains, read below. As more industries face ransomware attacks, it’s a good idea for any supply chain company to hire cyber experts to prevent disruptions.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 98

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

I’m running short on time, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon patented a highway network that controls self-driving cars and trucks (Recode). Japan to subsidize pickup lockers to reduce parcel deliveries (Nikkei Asian Review). Here in the U.S.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 0

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. Supply chain disruptions. For example: Japan earthquake 2016. New trends in supply chain management. Source: McKinsey.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 116

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Trends Modeling Supply Chain Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

The bank said Friday that it is launching new “Supply Availability Indexes” via a blog posting on Monday that going forward will feature as part of its regular monthly surveys of regional business activity. The new gauges can be joined with the bank’s monthly Global Supply Chain Pressures Index “to compare trends in the U.S

Logistics Network Optimization Software 225

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Las Vegas 225

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 14, 2016

Given that it took place in Japan, I imagined quite an animated discussion around making another leap in the manufacturing of things. Besides those cases, there were of course the ubiquitous examples of autonomous transport vehicles. What I got, was quite interesting, but not yet the IoT breakthroughs that I expected.

Internet of things 120

Internet of things Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 120

Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Make over your supply chain to get visibility into potential future disruptions. There’s always a lot at stake in supply chain management. Technology leapt to the forefront as visibility into the entire supply chain became essential. What’s a supply chain manager to do?

Supply Chain Disruption 130

Supply Chain Disruption Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

These are three different Supply Chain Operating Networks.) A share group is a joint initiative between manufacturers and technologists to work together to solve a supply chain problem that does not have a clear answer today. The focus of existing technology companies is deeply rooted in traditional sales activities.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Network Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement 0

Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply chain disruptions are the enemy of product businesses. Lean logistics is a strategy designed to optimise supply chain efficiency by cutting out waste and maximising customer value. Product companies implement lean logistics to eliminate downtime in the supply chain and give customers better value.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

by Bill DuBois If you had anything to do with supply chain planning in the early days of enterprise resource planning (ERP), you may consider those years the “good ol’ days”. Aligning the supply plans to these new volatile demand profiles was no easy achievement. However, none of this physically destroyed your supply chain.

Supply Chain Network Software 155

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 155

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 111