Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 22, 2013

Buzz words filled the air at the NRF Big Show, held at the Javitz Convention Center in New York last week. At the NRF event, I feel that the words were largely overhyped and the solutions showcased on the floor largely underdelivered. It was as if we were viewing solutions from five years ago with changed signage.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

Distribution center robots are a force in the Amazon powerhouse, reports the Association for Advancing Automation. When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Engage with experts to guide you through the process.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 11, 2025

” According to the latest Global Port Tracker report , a collaborative effort by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, we’re about to see a significant surge in U.S.-bound ports, including Los Angeles/Long Beach, New York/New Jersey, Houston, and Savannah, among others.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6 ESG Regulations are Driving Investment in Sustainable Procurement Regardless of where you stand on the ethics behind ESG issues, you’d think consumer demand would be a clear driver for sustainable product development.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 7, 2016

by Kevin McGowan A recent New York Times article demonstrated that supply chain management innovations can come from some unexpected places. The software developed by Red’s Best removes the need for paperwork. How did the team decide to go off and build its own software solution? And that’s just one example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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E2open

MAY 25, 2025

(NYSE: ETWO) (“E2open” or the “Company”), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with a leading multi-enterprise network, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by WiseTech Global Limited (ASX: WTC) (“WiseTech”), a leading provider of logistics execution software solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

and raided the Beijing offices of Mintz Group, a due-diligence firm based in New York. Amazon has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh doubling its total storage capacity in Saudi Arabia and increasing selling opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Walmart SWW currently offers FedEx and USPS shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This week’s news will all center on this war. The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. Russia Attacks Ukraine. Oil Prices Jump.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Overcome supply chain challenges – and maximize margins in the face of inflation – with retail planning software and demand forecasting tools. Automotive News Europe ).

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

According to a recent New York Times article , 181 CEOs jointly released a statement on “the purpose of a corporation.” Procurement is at the core of many companies’ efforts to increase green practices. With such strong influence over company operations, purchasing teams have the opportunity to maximize impact.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The staff at Wired magazine notes, “Everyone returns a gift or an impulse purchase now and then. Today’s consumers take a lot of factors into consideration when they make a purchase — including product availability, price, delivery dates, and return policies. of all merchandise purchased in the U.S. ”[2].

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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. Caterpillar Faces New Questions in [Export and Tax Violations] Probe (WSJ – sub. ACT Research: N.A.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results. Amazon to open five new warehouses in India (Reuters). Side note: 3PLs have historically received a bad rap for being behind the technology curve, but in reality, some 3PLs actually have more IT people and spend more in R&D than many software companies! Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. McLeod Software Unveils New Business Process Automation Solutions for Logistics Companies. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS). Hub Group Inc.,

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

Although the economy has proved remarkably resilient, there are so many unknowns at play that no one can predict what future economic conditions might be. Having said that, few if any economists are predicting a bright, short-term future. She explains, “There are signs that shoppers may be running out of gas. .”[3]

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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.” When consumers engage with creators — via polls, stories or post analytics — it allows both the creator and brand to understand their likes and dislikes, and generally how engaged and valuable they are.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Business reporter Jordyn Holman ( @JordynJournals ) explains, “In 2020, it was pandemic closures and social distancing. They conclude, “This means that, even as the internet and smartphones have revolutionized the way we shop, the seasonal timing of our purchases hasn’t changed much.” Now, the problem is demand.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: MercuryGate Launches ezVision. Jabil Introduces InControl Supply Chain SaaS Decision Support Solution. Ryder Launches NaviShare, a New Software Platform Providing Real-time Visibility, Tracking, Matching, and Sharing of Truck Capacity.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Analysts at NielsenIQ observe, “Positive consumer sentiment toward sustainability has been growing for more than a decade, but the impact of purchasing preferences has yet to inspire a green revolution within the retail industry. Two rapidly emerging drivers of change — governance and cost — are about to change all that.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 18, 2020

Australia has also reported toilet paper hoarding. 1] Aleesha Khaliq reports, “In a bid to tackle the shortage, The NT News provided a practical — if unconventional — solution. They report, “Major retailers say toilet paper hasn’t been out of stock in stores for more than a day or two, or even a few hours.

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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.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Last December, reporter Jeanna Smialek wrote, “Inflation has become central to the American zeitgeist in 2021 in a way that it hadn’t been for decades.”[1] ” What the authors are trying to explain is how much purchasing power a specific amount of money had relative to today. first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 11, 2015

I have been having a number of fascinating interviews with Chief Procurement Officers this past week on the subject of procurement analytics and supply management risk. But when companies do further analytics on excessive inventory, they eventually realize that about 80% of it is non-critical.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Freight marketplace software matching shippers and trucking carriers, thereby eliminating freight forwarders. End to end supply chain solution, for the mid-market which includes a freight rate comparator. New York only. Software that provides end to end tracking of containers. ghostrucks. Keychain Logistics.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2020

Online orders would be fulfilled through distribution centers, while in-store purchases would be fulfilled with whatever inventory was on the shelves. Now, most large brick-and-mortar retailers include their in-store inventory when you are making purchases online. In New York City alone, 90,000 packages a day go missing.[4]

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Journalists Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) and Jennifer Maloney ( @maloneyfiles ) report, “Nearly six months into the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., billion this year, according to a June report from market research firm eMarketer. of total sales of over $45 billion, according to the company’s July 30 earnings report.”

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

Yung-Yun’s algorithm scanned tens of thousands of targeted news and company reports to develop the ratings in each category. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Let me describe the two categories highlighted in the journal article. Manufacturers or the U.S. Descriptions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

National survey of state procurement officials finds states are moving toward a more modern approach to buying. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. Leading states include Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio and New York. WASHINGTON, Aug.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Soto ( @terrysoto ), founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of About Marketing Solutions, Inc., She stated, “The growing populations of Hispanics, Asian Americans and African Americans are not only demonstrating their considerable purchasing potential; they are also changing the way that America eats.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 28, 2020

The pandemic forced consumers, in many cases, to buy products online they would normally have purchased in brick-and-mortar stores. For instance, Accenture’s COVID-19 Consumer Pulse survey found that 34% of consumers are purchasing more personal hygiene items, 21% are buying more canned food, and 17% are purchasing more fresh food.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Actionable analytics and meaningful logistics intelligence are essential elements in freight. Actionable analytics gather large volumes of data and interpret it in a meaningful way, translating it into effective business strategies. Provide Discounts on Worthy Purchases. Know When to Reinitiate RFPs to Get Better Shipping Costs.

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 7, 2020

From rising unemployment rates to businesses large and small struggling to stay afloat and entire industries in virtual standstill due to social distancing measures and shutdown restrictions, most reported news was pretty bleak. The New York City-based firm sold millions of said bicycles in the first quarter.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods by giving customers more visibility and greater confidence to accurately predict delivery times. Developing end-to-end supply chain management software, Gravity optimizes operations, mitigates risk, and controls costs. billion metric tons as of 2017.

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