Remove Packaging Remove Procurement Solutions Remove Supply Chain Performance Remove Supply Chain Software
article thumbnail

Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation

QAD

Quite often, the person dictating the list to the other describes one or more of the products by a distinct characteristic of its packaging rather than by name. Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. It influences sales.

article thumbnail

Emerging and Persistent Consumer Packaged Goods Trends

Enterra Insights

A strong consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector is essential for a healthy U.S. To be in a position to capitalize on these shifts as they unfold — or avoid obsolescence — CPG and retailing companies need to make the right technology investments, starting now.”[3] ”[5] • Increase in private label purchasing.

Packaging 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Surviving an Economic Downturn in the Retail Sector

Enterra Insights

The reason, she explains, is digital technology. ” The Enterra Revenue Growth Intelligence System ( ERGIS ) was developed to help the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector make better choices about pricing, trade promotions, and other activities affecting revenue growth. Fortunately, data is generally available.

Retail 130
article thumbnail

Machine Learning in Supply Chain: Definition, Uses, Case Studies

Unleashed

Machine learning is changing nearly every aspect of the supply chain and how we deliver goods to customers. Its impact is set to become increasingly more influential as the technology improves. We also break down several case studies of companies currently using machine learning in their supply chain processes.

article thumbnail

Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” less likely to be affected by supply chain disruptions.

article thumbnail

2016 Supply Chain Trends: 7 of 12 Trends that Will Drive Supply Chain Management in 2016

GlobalTranz

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.

article thumbnail

Understanding & Improving an End-to-End Supply Chain

ShipBob

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.