Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2019

Today, in addition to those activities, new analytical tools are available to help business leaders predict what could happen in the future. ” Types of analytics. Predictive analytics — the type of analytics to which Petro refers — are one of four types of analytics now available to enterprises.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further. Inbound logistics.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

By 2018 alone, same-day delivery and last mile logistics will be valued at more than $1.35 trillion by 2018 as well. Analytics Will Drive Last Mile Logistics Costs Down. The amount of information coming from automated systems and smart technology can have another purpose when applied through analytics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2018

Supply chain leaders will face 2018 with uncertainty and opportunity. In other words, the simple act of providing reports to executives and upper-level managers could be considered a form of data visualization, and better reporting will be a fundamental improvement in supply chains throughout 2018, explains Craig Guillot of Supply Chain Dive.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported having a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. billion by 2018 to grow these relationships.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As 2018 progresses, Warehouse Managers need to understand the risk of not going omnichannel, why demand is increasing, and a few tips to meet such demands. percent of retail chains offer in-store returns of merchandise purchased online. Those that do not offer these options will lose competitive ground. LEARN MORE.

Price Reduction 120

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

Technology allows shippers to work smarter, faster and with fewer human resources, and new technologies, such as drones and augmented reality, are continuing the process, reports Victoria Kickham of Logistics Brief. Dropshipping refers to manufacturers sending products directly, but products are purchased through a third-party.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 182

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The days of managing channels on an individual basis are over, and consumers are using multiple devices and e-commerce platforms for nearly all purchases. individuals over the age of 15 at some point use e-commerce platforms to make purchases, asserts Business Insider. Use technology to manage warehousing and transportation.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Streamlining returns is an integral part of developing an omnichannel warehouse, and, with up to 30% of all e-commerce purchases returned, reports Business2Community , warehouse managers must include returns capabilities in existing warehouses. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

According to a report by Accenture, 83% of consumers prefer to buy from companies that are transparent about their supply chain practices, and 72% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

For his entire career my Father worked in the field of Procurement. But the job titles that he had during his career alternatively included either the word Procurement or the word Purchasing. When I was young I thought I had a somewhat clearer understanding of what my Dad’s Purchasing job was. Procurement.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. Dubai and HERE Technologies to develop data infrastructure for driverless transportation. Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 117

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Walmart projects a 40-percent growth in online sales throughout 2018, paired with a 3-percent net growth, as to the left, reports Daniel Keyes via Business Insider. Download white paper.

Price Reduction 179

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone. Poor performance of new offerings leads to reduced profitability, reports McKinsey & Company. Track the product lifecycle, as well as customer purchasing habits.

Inventory Reduction 186

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

Price Reduction 181

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Instead, it should be mapped as an input to track supply chain forecasting to financial budgets for reporting and insights. Time horizon. Bias and error. Apparel is an example.

Supply Chain Design Software 189

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2018

Supply Chain Executives May Not Understand Blockchain Technology Although blockchain technology has been a major talking point in the supply chain, 2018 is the year in which blockchain testing programs will become real-world platforms, reports ComputerWorld.com. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

Supply Chain Planning Software 163

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more mainstream, and machine-aided purchases, such as voice ordering thru voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, are beginning to permeate everyday households. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The free report is available in PDF with supporting spreadsheets and high-resolution infographics here. Maersk would split into two divisions – a Transport & Logistics division, and an energy division. Other sources reported that DB Schenker was not the only forwarder making this shift. Maersk 2019 Annual Report.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

Although not subject to the risk of cybersecurity, the costs of manual processes and systems management can be up to 31-times greater than those of digital systems, reports informIT. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

While some orders still delight, a few recent purchases have left me faltering when it comes to your customer experience. On February 3, 2022, Amazon announced its first price increase since 2018. Although it’s worth noting, that earnings report also highlights a collaboration to send Alexa into space).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

project44 Announces Multimodal Integration with Oracle Transportation Management. enVista Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance. As reported by CNBC: For the first time, Amazon is offering free shipping on all US holiday orders in an effort to add new Prime members and juice the season’s sales numbers.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? Descartes Reports Fiscal 2019 Second Quarter Financial Results. Anybody want to join me as a guest?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 107

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Prior to Covid-19, 45% of consumers never considered the supply chain when making purchases. FastMarkets ).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2018

I’ve started to ramp up my training for our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure team ride in support of JDRF, which will be in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 3, 2018. The purchase price was $25.5 The post This Week in Logistics News (June 25-29, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s still important, but Lauren Thomas ( @laurenthomas ) reports, “Coresight Research … says the holiday season is becoming ‘less important’ for retailers, with more shopping taking place online throughout the year. More e-commerce orders mean a big increase in transportation requirements. Footnotes. [1]

Procurement Solutions 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. Predictive analytics will quicken demand response and involve product-use insights to improve accuracy against external factors affecting demand (e.g. Efficiency and cost management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2022

Emissions per mile associated with air travel exceed that of other transportation modes. In 2018, aircraft were responsible for about 3% of total U.S. transportation sector. Southwest has signed an agreement with Velocys to purchase 219 million gallons of SAF at a fixed price, over a fifteen-year term.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. Predictive Data Analytics. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00 According to industry analyst group, Gartner, end-to-end supply chain visibility will increase by 50 percent by 2018. Use predictive and prescriptive analytics to support your visibility goals.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. If a consumer wants to view a product on a smart device while in-store, they are 20-percent more likely to complete the purchase. Levy Mobile Technology to Encourage Positive Experiences and More Purchases. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. In turn, the company takes advantage of outside resources that may not be possible within existing shipping strategies, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Ship next-business-day as standard shipping for e-commerce purchases.

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