Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2023

The late President and 5-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower once stated, “In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Over the years, there has been a lot written about why planning is indispensable, even if plans are useless. Here’s my two cents. Planning is indispensable because, done right, it explores a number of scenarios and involves a lot of “what if” thinking.

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Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. His product – a magnetic pillow fort for kids that was funded by a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign – was both fun…and bulky.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply and Demand 245

ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2023

Teaming up with ToolsGroup, the Italian frozen seafood company chooses AI to advance its supply chain processes and guarantee a superior consumer experience. MILAN and BOSTON – June 6, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is thrilled to announce it has been selected by D.I.MAR, an Italian leader in the frozen food industry, to heighten its supply chain performance, bolster supplier relationships, and drive enhanced business results.

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ToolsGroup Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 156

The Network Effect

JUNE 6, 2023

The post The Top Opportunities for LSPs and 3PLs in Today’s Challenging Business Environment appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

Supply Chain Software

C3 Solutions

JUNE 6, 2023

If last year was characterized as the year that the entire world finally woke up to the importance of the supply chain, 2023 is set to be the year logistics executives take their supply chain seriously. The difficulties faced keeping goods moving in the last two years have made it imperative to put the right technology in place to help navigate the increasing complexity of managing any company’s supply chain.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Software Logistics 148

QAD

JUNE 6, 2023

Many businesses today still allow internal departments to work independently of each other, causing daily functions to shift into silos and creating disconnects in processes and, inevitably, the supply chain. This is especially true for sales and operations planning (S&OP) and financial planning. However, considering today’s volatile global supply chain, financial planning must be integrated with sales and operations during the planning process to align both department’s goals.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning S&OP 94

SupplyShift

JUNE 6, 2023

Sustainability and responsible sourcing professionals often face the challenge of engaging their procurement teams in sustainability initiatives. With procurement professionals managing a significant portion of company revenue, they play a crucial role in supply chain sustainability. But do you understand how to collaborate with procurement professionals in your organization to implement sustainable supply chain practices?

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Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Planning 93

Arkieva

JUNE 6, 2023

The adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence is on the rise, but not at the pace of other transformations. Here are a few reasons why. 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Impacts the Supply Chain was first posted on June 6, 2023 at 7:48 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Supply and Demand 78

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, optimizing your supply chain is essential for staying competitive and efficient. With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time. Many professionals rely on MS Excel as the go-to software for supply chain and procurement tasks but creating detailed dashboards can be time-consuming and exhausting.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Material Savings 90

Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 6, 2023

In the constantly evolving realm of the supply chain, paying close attention to its operations and management is essential for ensuring efficiency. A small unnoticed mistake can potentially result in significant issues for the entire process. Taking responsibility by assessing areas for improvement from time to time will help you achieve smooth and successful supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Video 90

Arena Solutions

JUNE 6, 2023

On May 15-18, 2023, over 10,000 industrial enterprise professionals convened virtually and in person at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to attend LiveWorx, PTC’s premier digital transformation event. This year’s forum was all about harnessing the power of digital to help manufacturing companies improve efficiencies and deliver better products and services.

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Supply Chain Design Software Innovation Material Savings Demand Planning Software 84

IT Supply Chain

JUNE 6, 2023

By Graham Hawkey (pictured) Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist, Osirium The post BA/Boots Data Breach – Expert Comment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Data Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial 86

The Smart Software

JUNE 6, 2023

Smart Software’s advanced supply chain analytics exploits multiple advanced methods. Two of the most important are “statistical bootstrapping” and “Monte Carlo simulation”. Since both involve lots of random numbers flying around, folks sometimes get confused about which is which and what they are good for. Hence, this note. Bottom line up front: Statistical bootstrapping generates demand scenarios for forecasting.

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Forecasting Forecasting Software Analytics Software Scenario Planning 81

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 6, 2023

By Eleonore de Montjoye, Senior Manager (pictured) & Barbara Guignard, Principal, Efficio The post Creativity & collaboration: How the food industry is bouncing back following years of disruptions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Business is fast-paced and competitive in the modern world; the market is also saturated. For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. Data analytics helps businesses make data-driven decisions and initiatives.

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Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Analytics Software 72

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2023

The Ultium CAM joint venture will reportedly support the annual production of 360,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Buick and BrightDrop vehicles in North America from 2025 to 2030.

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North America America Supply Chain Report 52

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JUNE 6, 2023

Supply chains are notoriously volatile. Creating autonomous supply chains won’t eliminate volatility, but AI has the ability to evaluate data and make recommendations that will mitigate an identified issue. AI will also minimize disruptive ripple effects across the supply chain. The purpose of a supply chain is to do one thing - enable growth. Autonomous supply chains won’t just become a reality; they’ll be a must-have.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2023

Despite all the different channels that retailers are selling from, the customer still expects a consistent buying experience, and one aspect of that is sales tax.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Retail Supply and Demand 53

IT Supply Chain

JUNE 6, 2023

By Chris Billinge (pictured) Group Business Development Director, TFC The post Supply chain managers are now key influencers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2023

In an official notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Toyota Indus said it would shut down production from June 3 through June 8, 2023.

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Pakistan Supply Chain Supply and Demand 52

IT Supply Chain

JUNE 6, 2023

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post The Importance of Proper Truck Maintenance for Your Logistics Operations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial 52

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Jaggaer

JUNE 6, 2023

JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: Supply Chain Risk Management? Yes! But How?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2023

New Orders and Order Backlog Measures also Fell Sharply

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Supply and Demand 36

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 6, 2023

In the same way that Isaiah Thomas (5’9”) and Earl Boykins (5’5”) succeeded in professional basketball without being big, small to mid-sized merchants are finding ways to win in the parcel shipping game without the benefit of large-volume buying power.

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Shipping 116

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2023

All the Usual Carrier Tactics are Having Minimal Impact

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Shipping Global Supply Chain Supply and Demand 36

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

Network Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence is enhancing the operations of retailers and consumer goods manufacturers, says Sivakumar Lakshmanan, chief executive officer of Antuit.AI, a Zebra Technologies company.

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Retail Company Consumer Goods Manufacturing 97

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2023

Take too Long in the Loo, Prepare to be Challenged, Workers Say

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Supply Chain Supply and Demand 32

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2023

The annual freight contracting and bid process leaves few guarantees and little assurance in the volatile trucking market. New AI-based solutions are looking to fix this.

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Freight 85