Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It really bothers some people that the term “supply chain” remains in wide use. For example, Kevin O’Marah ( @komarah ) writes, “‘Supply chain’ is a label with baggage. The term “supply chain” is a good example of that. The supply chain economy.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” Is delivering an enhanced “Customer Experience” becoming a defined and measured objective within supply chain organizations?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Technology Boost. Key Trends Driving Change.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. How can smart software assist your reverse logistics programme? The short answer is: reverse logistics is one part of the circular supply chain. What is reverse logistics?

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Requis

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Outside observers are surprised to learn that some multi-billion dollar supply chains are still managed with manual processes, spreadsheets and even paper records. As a discipline, supply chain is just starting on the digitization journey. Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Outside observers are surprised to learn that some multi-billion dollar supply chains are still managed with manual processes, spreadsheets and even paper records. As a discipline, supply chain is just starting on the digitization journey. Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2021

In the wake of COVID disruptions and the financial advantage earned by companies focusing on ESG despite major market uncertainty, investors are rapidly recognizing the strategic importance of these metrics as well. Similarly, Unilever’s purpose-led, Sustainable Living Brands grew 69% faster than the rest of the business in 2018. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The pairs of equal opposites attract and complement each other” ( worldhistory.org 2018 ). CPOs “gave supply chain sustainability a ranking of 7.2 Subscribe Here! Email Address. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! out of 10, on average — an increase from 6.2

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Researchers assign various measures of importance to each of the metrics, sometimes treating them equally, sometimes separating one out of the pack.”[2] Value is important, but without cognitive technologies (aka artificial intelligence) that value remains locked inside databases with few ways to escape. Vulnerability.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What types of software can jumpstart this digital transformation in your organization. 94% of companies view MRO as an important part of their overall operations, according to a 2018 survey by Peerless Research Group (PRG). Technology may be changing that. Managing the complexities of MRO is nothing short of challenging.

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance.

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

excel at orchestrating a variety of technologies to find new ways to excel at product quality, improve shop floor productivity, meet delivery dates, and control costs. The survey was conducted by Market Measurement, Inc., The survey included 230 executives at U.S. no opt-in). an independent market research consulting firm.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2021

In the wake of COVID disruptions and the financial advantage earned by companies focusing on ESG despite major market uncertainty, investors are rapidly recognizing the strategic importance of these metrics as well. Similarly, Unilever’s purpose-led, Sustainable Living Brands grew 69% faster than the rest of the business in 2018.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Most leaders seem to track their progress with metrics such as percent of spend managed and digitization levels, defining best-in-class as being the top quartile or similar high percentage. The same Forrester study found that 82% of respondents switched (39%) or were planning to switch (43%) their technology, hitting roadblocks.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

Learn how data can drive your roadmap with our survey, “ Digital Transformation: How Close Are We? ”. willing to bring technology back into?the This flexibility and willingness to embrace technology will be essential in the coming years, Bartolini says. technology to reimagine?what technology to reimagine?what

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Data quality and governance has always been “ important ” to the supply chain function but today it is “ critical ”. While supply chains are attempting to become digitized, it is becoming very apparent that most supply chains are ill prepared to become digitized end-to-end.

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

Manufacturers in the high-performance cohort captured in our latest survey are using real-time monitoring to aggregate metrics and gain a 360-degree view of manufacturing operations accessible from any mobile or handheld device. Real-Time Monitoring Is At An Inflection Point.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has confirmed what we already knew: modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. Detection and Response Challenge.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Sam’s Club launched its OTIF program in the spring of 2018, following the logistics compliance precedent set by Walmart. The software called Appointment Scheduler 2.0

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 22, 2018

To Make S&OP Work, We’ll Need New Software. When It Comes to Metrics for S&OP, “One Size Fits All.”. In the summer 2018 edition of Foresight Magazine I provided the following commentary on their articles. Their orientation is on supply chain, but there are needs for S&OP as a business-governing model in other areas.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 20, 2019

These quantitative scores come from a number of international indexes identified by EcoVadis as reliable metrics that cover relevant sustainability topics around the world. RSF uses this index as an advocacy tool to put pressure on governments to improve the freedom of the press in countries with least freedom. to be high risk.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 17, 2022

The Logility team writes, “Environmental sustainability in the supply chain is top of mind for consumers, and a brand that fails to hold itself responsible risks reputational damage that will affect the bottom line.”[2] In the past, sustainability initiatives have often been considered bad for the bottom line.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has confirmed what we already knew: modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. Detection and Response Challenge.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

plant-based and cell-based meat companies in the past 10 years — $13 billion of it in 2017 and 2018.” With the advent and use of new technology like publicly available DNA testing, smartphones, and wearable devices, consumers have more information about their bodies than ever before. COVID-19 Purchasing Patterns Here to Stay .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2019

Fortunately, technology is beginning to play a role in the success of value-added through Procurement. Again, this could require the convergence of KPIs and technology. A supplier scorecard, or rating can be developed with the help of technology, to visualize sustainability performance. Supplier Collaboration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Labor is an important input with 50-60% of employees of the company reporting through supply chain organizations. Supply chain processes are relatively new. There is a belief that investments in technology, processes and talent improves balance sheet results and organizational agility. Is talent a cost or an asset?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Reverse logistics, while not being the opposite of forward logistics, is still about products moving backwards in the supply chain. Retailers have often been faster than manufacturers to move to the requisite technology.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2018

Editor’s note: On occasion, Wednesdays for Women will share perspectives and best practices from customers, partners and other thought leaders with a goal of promoting greater awareness and information sharing to continue advancing women in technology and supply chain careers. What’s happened so far?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out 5 Trends in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies. Gartner recently announced their 2018 Top 25 Supply Chains List. The 2018 Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain List. The Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain list has now been released for 14 consecutive years. Subscribe Here!

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BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2018

Editor’s note: On occasion, Wednesdays for Women will share perspectives and best practices from customers, partners and other thought leaders with a goal of promoting greater awareness and information sharing to continue advancing women in technology and supply chain careers. What’s happened so far?

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 18, 2022

Today digital transformation is top of mind for many manufacturers, as they are forced to compete with novel, disruptive technologies and navigate the new normal of pandemics, part shortages, and other unforeseen events. This involves setting realistic goals and establishing proper metrics to monitor progress. Legacy Systems.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. while a full 70% of respondents described their supply chains as “very complex” or “extremely complex.” [2]

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

This article first appeared in The Loadstar on June 8th, 2018. It was made possible by a foundation of pricing and capacity automation dating back to Sabre’s reservation system in the ‘60s. JOIN OVER 1,000 TOP FORWARDERS AND CARRIERS AUTOMATING AIR FREIGHT. But the jump online wasn’t as rapid as it may seem.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.

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