Enterra Insights

JANUARY 9, 2023

Jocz noted, “Purchases depend on consumers’ having disposable income, feeling confident about their future, trusting in business and the economy, and embracing lifestyles and values that encourage consumption. So what trends are going to impact the retail sector this coming year? 2023 Retail Trends. ” Trend 3.

Trends 130

Trends Retail Predictive Analytics Software Omnichannel 130

Unleashed

APRIL 5, 2021

Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably to describe the role of procurement. What is procurement? Procurement is the process of purchasing a service or a good, usually on a large scale and for commercial purposes. What are the steps in the procurement process?

Procurement Solutions 66

Procurement Solutions Pricing Training Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 66

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. Whichever reasons fuel the motivations of your target market, here are the top trends shaping how they’ll buy – and how you can stay front of mind and ahead of the competition. Digital Commerce Matters More Than Ever.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Retail Forecasting Software 177

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail software is a range of technological solutions that can help retailers improve customer satisfaction, profitability, efficiency, and productivity by streamlining manual tasks. Retail software automates critical business processes in a way that traditional systems cannot. What is retail software?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Where to Start if You’re New to Procurement Sourcing Solutions. There are many people who are not new to procurement and sourcing and its role in the supply chain but may be new to sourcing solutions and software. Procurement Sourcing Solutions : What Is Procurement Management?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

Negotiating Skills 95

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 95

Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

”[3] Below are some of the trends affecting the food and beverage landscape. Food and Beverage Trends. And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.”

Beverage 173

Beverage Food Trends Manufacturing Procurement 173

Precoro

JULY 8, 2022

The question arises: when to separate purchasing management tasks into an autonomous operational role and hire a designated professional? There is no universal answer to this question, as purchasing process, procurement policies, goals, and volumes differ not only in the industries but even from company to company.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Procurement Solutions 98

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

This month, we continue our Procurement Basics series and would like to introduce our readers to yet another set of often misused business terminology. As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Procurement. What Is Procurement Process?

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 97

Enterra Insights

JUNE 10, 2021

. … The funnel is typically seen as four categories that move from a broadening group of people (cold leads) to a smaller, more targeted and closer to purchase group of people (hot leads).”[1] Such disagreements underscore the fact that the digital path to purchase is hard to model because consumers can jump on or off the path at given point.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Modeling Software Purchasing Skills Modeling 130

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 130

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

Purchasing Training 78

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 78

Unleashed

AUGUST 29, 2023

Inventory management software helps businesses keep track of stock and be more efficient in their daily operations. This article explains what inventory management software is, how it works, and how much inventory management software costs to set up and operate. How does inventory management software work?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed. Still, accessorials may remain as they aren’t subject to the same lowering of typical per-mile costs (Flat World Global Solutions).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends 78

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 78

Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Goals beyond the best purchasing price fall into strategic sourcing. In many cases, new companies start with simple sourcing to get the procurement process rolling.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 105

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

Manufacturing Procurement 63

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 63

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. The pandemic only accelerated that trend. ”[1] As a result of increased digital-path-to-purchase activity, online marketplaces have flourished. . ”[2].

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Analytics Software 100

Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here we give you our top 10 wholesale distribution trends for 2022 and beyond. Industry economic trends and an outlook for the future The global wholesale industry took a downturn in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related trade and personnel restrictions – but it’s expected to grow from now to 2025.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 97

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 120

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how are these two trends mutually beneficial? Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact.

Sustainability 218

Sustainability Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 218

Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2023

The inventory optimisation process looks something like this: Historical data for product sales and supplier lead times are analysed to determine predictable supply and demand trends. External circumstances that might affect future sales, such as seasonality, promotions, and social trends, are factored in. Demand forecasting software.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Here I share insights on the work we are doing on the Network of Networks, and Five Trends that Excite Me. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Building the Network of Networks.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

He is Director of the EIPM Value Creation Observatory , where he conducts research on innovation, purchasing and new technologies that are changing industries. He is also co-author of the recently released book Fifth Generation Purchasing: When Pace Meets Power. There was a time when Procurement didn’t exist as a function.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Network Software Innovation 52

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2019

Retail trends. Brian Kilcourse, managing partner at Retail Systems Research (RSR), asserts this new retail modus operandi places greater emphasis on supply chain operations. Omnichannel may not be one of the sexiest digital transformation trends in retail — but it is definitely the most necessary.”[3]. ”[3].

Trends 100

Trends Retail Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 100

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

Retail 296

Retail Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 296

Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, reflecting our continued transition to the Software as a Service (SaaS) engagement model. About American Software, Inc. million compared to $0.8

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 130

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 29, 2021

”[2] Below are some of the other trends experts suggest are impacting the CPG sector. Consumer Packaged Goods Trends. As most people know, the pandemic and resulting lockdowns forced consumers to use the digital path to purchase for many of the products they desired to buy, including food. Rise in e-commerce.

Packaging 100

Packaging Trends Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Analytics 100

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

” Below are some of the retail trends identified by the National Retail Federation and other subject matter experts that could impact the sector this coming year. Retail trends in 2021. Instead of clicking through to a third-party website, users can make purchases right from the social media app or site. ”[3].

Trends 100

Trends Retail Predictive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement 100

Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

According to the staff at Scorpion Planogram, at the height of the pandemic, “Many [consumers went] to brick-and-mortar stores with specific purchases in mind, whether that meant a large, well-planned grocery trip or an expedition to find a good reusable mask.”[2] The post Will Grocery Center Store Trends Persist After Covid?

Trends 130

Trends Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. billion in 2019.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 216

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 216

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The way we eat, technology, people’s expectations — the knock-on effect of this is revolutionising much of the food industry, from the ingredients we buy to the food manufacturing software we use. So what are the food processing trends to watch out for in 2021? Changing habits: Purchasing food that lasts.

Food 94

Food Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends 94

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Aside from the new administration, Amazon’s supply chain continued push deeper into new and existing markets will define additional trends in the supply chain throughout the coming year. Fortunately, these five trends may alleviate some of the strains of competition by giving supply chain partners an advantage in the global market.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Trends 120

Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $1.3 NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 130

QAD

MAY 24, 2023

Supply chain leaders need effective tools to share real-time information across networks of suppliers, customers, carriers, distributors, and government agencies. Tailor the right digital and interpersonal tools to every obstacle. Yet, so often, purchasing and sourcing teams have to rely on manual processes and outdated tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 120

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. So if you have a thirst for knowledge, here’s all you need to know about food industry trends for 2021. Consumer trends in food industry. Health food industry trends. Better food tracing and origin.

Food 93

Food Trends Industrial Industry 93