Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

There’s no denying the digital path to purchase is becoming more of a consumer highway than a path. A Forrester report predicts, “Fifty-eight percent of U.S. ”[2] Staying informed and remaining proactive means more than reading daily newspapers or industry journals. Concluding thoughts.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Therefore, I wasn’t surprised by an article in today’s Wall Street Journal about how faulty data is hindering the HealthCare.gov rollout. In other news… Descartes Launches Updated Advanced Home Delivery Solution. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Unisun Software.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

As the benefit of the prepaid item or service is consumed, the amount is gradually expensed and reported on the income statement. Digital Tools and Prepaid Expense Tracking In the modern era of digitization, numerous accounting software options and platforms have made the tracking of prepaid expenses considerably easier.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I have a plane to catch this morning, so let’s go straight to the news… 3Gtms Announces the Inaugural Release of 3GTM Transportation Software. This week the company announced the inaugural release of 3GTM, the company’s flagship transportation management software (TMS).

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Fortunately, the deep recession that many economists predicted didn’t emerge. Economics reporter Ann Saphir explains, “Americans borrowed more than ever on their credit cards in the [second quarter of 2023], with balances surpassing $1 trillion for the first time even as overall household debt loads were largely unchanged.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 16, 2025

That means consumers everywhere are making resolutions, joining gyms, journaling, cutting back on alcohol and calories, and engaging in other self-improvement activities. First, they might discourage shoppers from making a purchase, since over two-thirds of consumers say theyre deterred by strict return policies. A lot of products.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

Over the last year, huge strides were made in machine-to-machine connectivity, as foreseen by our predictions, ranging from the greater use of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) and stronger resolve for more omnichannel logistics solutions. How Machines “Talk” Expanded. of the WIOMAX SmartIoT Blog.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2022

Even in a fast-paced industry like retail, there are more proof-of-concepts than end-to-end business solutions offering cognitive capabilities.” ” Thanks to physical store lockdowns during the pandemic, implementing omnichannel strategies and cognitive technology solutions became imperatives. Predictive Analytics.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

With Google reporting that omnichannel shoppers have a lifetime value that is 30% higher than those who only shop via one channel, getting your omnichannel strategy right is critical to creating a customer experience that drives profitability. . Buy online and return in-store (BORIS). Researching products in-store then buying online.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

”[1] His prediction proved accurate. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 ”[2] The USDA went on to predict, “In 2022, food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 1.5 In November, the U.S. ”[6].

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The bane of e-commerce is the large percentage of purchased items that are returned. As noted in the initial installment of this article, Elise Dopson reports, “Data suggests that 20% of online-bought products are returned, compared to just 9% of items bought in a brick-and-mortar store.”[1] Get Consumers to Keep What They Purchase.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Furthermore, more carrier options is essential to landing better contracts with existing carriers when it comes time to renew or renegotiate your contracts, reports Averitt Express. Since optimizing requires a detailed analysis of the factors impacting a given lane or route, it may be necessary to use a route-optimization software.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

But the COVID-19 crisis, has required rapid operational solutions to unforeseen roadblocks. Quick solutions to employee shortages, remote working, and to ensure health and safety across the company need to be deployed. Efficiency and cost management. These bottlenecks significantly change the priorities of leaders.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

If you’re buying or selling goods, you need to know what a purchase order is and how it works. Purchase orders enable easy and safe trading between suppliers and their customers – and provide traceability as ordered items pass through the supply chain. In this purchase order guide: What is a purchase order?

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

Gary Cokins ( @GaryCokins ), founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, asserts, “Analytics is becoming a competitive edge for organizations. Once being a ‘nice-to-have,’ applying analytics is now becoming mission-critical.”[1] Organizations are drowning in data but starving for information.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 25, 2022

Minkow reports her company’s top ten retailers this year are: Target, Apple Store, Sephora, Home Depot, DSW, Levi Strauss, Nike, Walmart, American Eagle, and Ulta. ” Complicating this challenge is the fact that consumers can easily hop on and off the digital path to purchase. That isn’t always easy.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

Long before the pandemic forced shoppers online, the trend was clear: Consumers were increasingly taking the digital path to purchase. Tech-celeration and the digital path to purchase. ”[1] He adds, “Grannies have discovered online shopping.” ”[2]. ”[3] And a lot of those Boomers are grandmothers.

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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. AscendTMS Launches Commission System In Logistics TMS Software. As reported by the Wall Street Journal : Mondelez International Inc.’s

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A generation of direct-to-consumer brands that were built using the tools and tactics of social media has skyrocketed to success.” A recent article in the Wall Street Journal related the story of a young girl who “had developed an eating disorder, and had a clear idea of what led to it: her time on Instagram.”[8]

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2016

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for this year was that the transportation management system (TMS) market will become more barbell-shaped ( mirroring what is happening in the third-party logistics industry ). Users have the ability to provide rich lane metrics to carriers as well as their standing in the current bid process.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In a new paper submitted to the peer-reviewed Artificial Intelligence journal, scientists at U.K.-based It is worth noting that reinforcement learning does not work well with ambiguity but is superb at optimization tasks using established metrics in the form of inputs, actions, and rewards. first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. McLeod Software Unveils New Business Process Automation Solutions for Logistics Companies. Based on the quote above from the Stifel report, it seems like my advice has been ignored. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS). Hub Group Inc.,

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

That’s the question I always ask when I share these types of stories with audiences, and an article in the Wall Street Journal this week about Columbia Sportswear sheds some light on the answer. in December and January, the FusionOps software automatically notified Columbia staff to order more. billion in worldwide revenue.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Every major publication and news outlet is reporting on the supply chain crisis. Most of the reporting has been pretty shallow, leaving all to wonder how it can be solved. . Image source: American Journal of Transportation. The Solution: 5 Changes Needed to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges. Get the Report.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

percent annually, reports Jeffrey B. As a result, today’s shippers need to work more efficiently and productively to stay competitive and provide customers with viable solutions. As a result, today’s shippers need to work more efficiently and productively to stay competitive and provide customers with viable solutions.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

If the start of global COVID-19 pandemic accelerated e-commerce growth with millions of consumers purchasing products online, pandemic fatigue is now driving many consumers, at least in the U.S., According to the Wall Street Journal , U.S. According to Adobe Analytics, digital sales from Nov. back to in-person shopping.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

”[1] Journalist Paul Berger reports that supply chain indicators confirm this holiday season’s sales could be mediocre. Journalist Nora Colomer reports, “Credit card balances grew the fastest among Gen Z cardholders in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent TransUnion survey. Gen Z’s balances increased 51.9%

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Being present across all channels means having a digital presence and Tranquill insists, “Omnichannel analytics are indispensable for today’s care centers and marketing operations.” People (and our purchasing decisions!) He explains, “[Technology solutions are] only as powerful as the humans who use them.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. The Wall Street Journal reported that Tim Fallon, the existing Vice President of Manufacturing will remain in that role. . Rivian Automotive.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In the age of e-commerce, the digital path to purchase has a side trail called “Returns.” ” Journalist Suzanne Kapner reports, “The share of online purchases that are returned averages 30% or higher, depending on the category, three times the rate in physical stores.”[1] ”[4]. to return fraud.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 18, 2022

Journalist Suzanne Kapner ( @SuzanneKapner ) reports, “After losing ground to e-commerce, bricks-and-mortar stores are back in style. Almost overnight, many physical stores became warehouses for online purchases. They serve as distribution hubs and convenient places for shoppers to pick up and return online purchases.”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Growing length of U.S.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Instead they adopted advanced analytical techniques to accurately model and forecast complex and unpredictable demand. With the transformation, Costa also added a new logistics partner, IT system, and purchasing process - all simultaneously. Attention Getting Results. Big changes lead to big results. Innovative Technology.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Employ comprehensive solutions that support the entire source-to-settle process and create value for all parties involved in it. The system then alters a 3D screen image so that a user can virtually interact with the model, reaching into the design to toggle switches, press buttons and so on.”.

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Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

Continuing growth in ecommerce is fueling a tight market for distribution and fulfillment centers space, either leased, purchased or through a partner, as companies look to expand their networks to meet growing consumer demand for rapid parcel delivery. And CBRE’s most recent report on the U.S. Source: Multichannel Merchant.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management. Founded in 1963, NCPDM represents the outbound side of logistics and the National Association for Purchasing Management (NAPM) represents the inbound side. Neil Southern, 2011).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Reports 2013 Third-Quarter Results. Truckers Tap Into Gas Boom ( Wall Street Journal ). Con-Way this week reported 2013 third-quarter net income of $30.6 The company’s Menlo Worldwide Logistics group reported revenue of $380.5 However, net revenue, which excludes purchased transportation, increased 8.2

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