Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2023

Supply Chain Planning and Digital Twins Chap Achen , Vice President of Product Strategy & Operations at Nextuple, explains, “A digital twin allows a business decision-maker to test and validate a complete set of strategies and objectives across teams and make smart decisions that improve the customer experience and maximize profitability.”[1]

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! To get ahead in today’s competitive marketplace, distributors must remain on the cutting edge of innovation and stay up-to-date on new developments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2024

With a wealth of experience partnering with industry giants like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestle, and Kimberly-Clark, Tom has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge solutions for warehousing, truck loading, and planning optimization. Imagine millions back in your pocket, ready to fuel further growth.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice. What Can Shippers Do About the Safety Blitz.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Keep reading to uncover the risks and challenges of inventory management , learn about the types of solutions available, and discover some of the most effective inventory management strategies in modern business. According to Zebra’s Retail Vision Study , reducing stock-outs and overstocks can lower inventory costs by 10%.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 21, 2020

So it makes sense to look for ways to reduce inventory and keep levels under control! What are the potential cost savings from inventory reduction? There are many financial benefits to introducing stock reduction strategies – in particular focusing on your excess and obsolete items.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss Amazon’s retail strategy. Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It also ensures that resources are used efficiently. Shipping specifically refers to the transportation of goods from one location to another ­– typically from the seller’s distribution centre or warehouse to the buyer’s address. Compliance and documentation: Ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Reduced Inventory Costs: By optimizing demand forecasting and streamlining procurement processes, digitalization minimizes the need for excessive safety stock, thus cutting inventory carrying costs. Businesses that embrace digitalization can streamline their operations, cut unnecessary expenses, and improve profit margins.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Warehousing services are a key component of virtually any business that handles a physical product, but it takes time and money if you choose to manage the function internally. Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. In this article, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons why you should reduce inventory and how it can be a game-changer for your business. But when should you consider reducing inventory? The same applies to inventory reduction.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well.

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IQMS

MARCH 22, 2021

Bottom line: Constrained by shortages across their supply chains, manufacturers prioritize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to keep production on schedule, so customer shipments are made on time – proving how invaluable every effort focused on improving warehouse management performance is today.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Certainly we should all reduce, reuse and recycle and it applies everywhere! As such we have the direct or indirect ability to take actions which can promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon footprint impacts, and drive the creation of the Green Supply Chain. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.

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RFgen

MAY 10, 2023

Regaining control over your inventory can make your warehouse and shop floor more efficient. Greater efficiency helps reduce costs and improve profit margins, giving you the edge over competitors. But how do you reduce inventory costs and maximize profit margins? Cutting Costs: Strategies for Reducing Inventory Costs 1.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Not only does this phenomenon illuminate the pressing need to build resilience into existing supply chains to withstand global changes and challenges, but also the need to invest more in warehouse automation. As such, it is critical for manufacturers to first make the right digital investments in their warehouses.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

The Rise of Warehouse Robotics: Revolution or Evolution? Nowadays, logistics landscapes and supply chain management are witnessing a breakthrough innovation: the automation of robots in warehouse operations. Over the years, these technologies have played the main role in warehouse robotics, and it was due to their synergy.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 16, 2021

In order to reduce the number of isolated, inflexible solutions, manufacturers will want to seek a connected, scalable and sustainable platform approach that enables them to simultaneously maintain high levels of throughput, quality and customer service—while creating opportunities for sustainable innovation.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, good inventory management also requires strategic inventory reduction instead of simply procuring more goods. This post serves as a comprehensive guide on inventory reduction so you can understand what it is and why it’s needed. You’ll also learn some effective strategies on how to reduce inventory levels to save costs.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 22, 2021

However, most of the variability generated by these factors can be eliminated by addressing supply, management, and demand at regular intervals, through focused solutions. When demands for goods escalate, insufficient resources for procuring components can lead to unmet consumer demand. Demand-driven Variability. Inventory Buffer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2023

However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value. What is a Warehouse Management System? A Warehouse Management System (WMS) plays a vital role in efficiently managing inventory within a warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. Download WhitePaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2022

It is no secret that operational complexity on the shopfloor is considered one of the top challenges we all face, and not far behind, we have cost reduction, efficiency increase, and user engagement. The most common way to manage shopfloor complexity is to use a warehouse management system (WMS).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2022

I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. WMS functionality such as labor management and resource management were hightly important. Also of interest was integration with complementary technologies such as warehouse automation and robotics.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this article, you will learn the importance of supply chain agility, what it means to be agile, plus strategies and best practices you can incorporate into your supply chain. To build an agile supply chain, an ecommerce business must have the resources to: Optimize and improve logistics operations efficiently. Order fulfillment.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

For this reason, supply chain solutions have become an integral part of business strategies to cope with these ever-increasing complexities. However, there is the difficult question of which technology to implement to make better use of your warehouse. What exactly is warehouse simulation? So, how can you tackle this task?

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. With an efficient order fulfillment process, businesses can reduce their shipping costs and improve their turnaround times which helps them increase their sales and revenue. Let’s fill in! What is Order fulfillment?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Lean logistics is a strategy designed to optimise supply chain efficiency by cutting out waste and maximising customer value. Lean logistics is a method of supply chain optimisation that focuses on eliminating wasteful activities from all checkpoints along the supply chain and increasing value for the customer.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Strategy is a critical aspect of supply chain management. By managing processes like planning, sourcing, production, and delivery, companies can reduce costs, safeguard against undue risk, and pivot quickly when faced with the unexpected. Creating a new supply chain strategy can be complicated, if not daunting. Don’t worry.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

Real-time visibility was lacking, be it in warehousing or transportation, due to which delivery delays were common. Besides, AI is helping retailers optimize inventory, warehouse and pricing. It can also suggest alternate routes and strategies to retailers to maintain uninterrupted and smooth operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind. Warehouse Labor Shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years. These changes pose a direct challenge to their traditional operating priorities and technology strategies.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the struggle to find warehouse workers had been a common theme in the logistics world. Now, instead of a mad scramble to hire, many warehousing companies are letting associates go. The job cuts soon followed. Many companies are continuing to lay off warehouse associates.

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QAD

JULY 28, 2020

Establishing a Digital Transformation Strategy. There are a lot of terms and technologies out there when considering digital transformation, so establishing a true-to-fit digital transformation strategy can seem challenging, even overwhelming. Coordinated Material Management from Warehouse to Shop Floor and Back Again.

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