Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Smart retailers are adopting a digital-first or mobile-first strategy to take advantage of the growing number of consumers taking the digital path to purchase. In fact, one of the biggest challenges facing nearly half of retailers for the 2019 holiday season is figuring out to reach their target audience. The solution?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Procurement language article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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EcoVadis

JANUARY 4, 2019

A quick look at our most widely read blog posts over the past twelve months suggests that CSR and procurement professionals around the globe are increasingly interested in regulations related to sustainability as well as new technologies that can help drive truly sustainable supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. The shifts in growth from 2019-2021 are dramatic. I found the topic–so simply expressed–required deep thought.

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2019

Erwin van der Wouden, supply chain manager at Araco, has automated the purchasing of more than 2000 SKUs. We have gone from manual to automated purchasing of our inventory, which consists of more than 2000 SKUs. What other automation tools do you use? Name: Erwin van der Wouden. Title: Supply Chain Manager. Thank you!

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JDA software

JANUARY 8, 2019

More consumers are using social media to research their purchases. Expect to see that market share increase in 2019. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), about 60% of consumers would stop purchasing from one of their favorite brands or retailers if they found the business values didn’t match their own.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There were record numbers (see Figure 1) through August 2022 and even when September’s volumes receded they were still 7% higher than pre-pandemic 2019. As Executive Vice President, Solutions and Services, Chris Jones is primarily responsible for Descartes industry consulting and implementation services for Descartes’ solutions.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

From gaining visibility into purchase orders to connecting end-to-end processes, shippers have a growing number of tools at their disposal to optimize operations. The post Technology Trends to Watch in 2019 appeared first on AGL. But are they making the most of them?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Hey Procurement! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. RFPs become RFSs (Requests for Solution), and people speak less about TCO and more about TVO (Total Value of Ownership). Subscribe Here!

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Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Technologies and Procurement Table. There are a lot of articles around on what Procurement needs to do; how Procurement needs to change; and how technology will fundamentally change Procurement. 2 Technologies and Procurement Table. Virtual Procurement Agents.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. in 2019) are expected to produce over $300 per square foot on a gross square foot basis. And some – including yours truly – have always found shopping to be a joyous activity. Data source: eMarketer.

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DynaSys

MAY 12, 2021

In 2019, NEOVIA was purchased by the ADM Group. This new purchase led to a shift in company culture. Their entire supply chain- from purchasing through to distribution via the production plants – must be ready to meet these needs. Neovia’s Need for an Agile, Cloud-Based Supply Chain Solution .

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2019

Erwin van der Wouden, supply chain manager at Araco, has automated the purchasing of more than 2000 SKUs. We have gone from manual to automated purchasing of our inventory, which consists of more than 2000 SKUs. What other automation tools do you use? Name: Erwin van der Wouden. Title: Supply Chain Manager. Thank you!

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Surveys have shown that consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals, and 47% of millennials’ purchases are influenced by social media1. There are some key capabilities found in a supply chain planning software that can help you better predict short-term demand. November 2019.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Announced Acquisitions Aptean Acquires Principal Logistics Technologies Manufacturing and distribution industry specific technology provider Aptean has announced the acquisition of Principal Logistics Technologies ( PLT ), a provider of purpose built warehouse management and supply chain optimization software technology.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 5, 2019

Procurement analytics, which supports decision making in procurement management, typically handles problems and decisions that are related to cost reduction, supplier management, cost modeling, procurement-led innovation, market strategies, supply chain risk, and stakeholder value improvement (Handfield, Jeong, and Choi 2019).

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

In the report just mentioned, it is interesting to note that issues concerning human rights, working conditions, energy saving and renewable energy increased significantly from 2019 to 2020. But circling back to the main question for this blog post: Can a supply chain be sustainable and resilient at the same time?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2020

Online orders would be fulfilled through distribution centers, while in-store purchases would be fulfilled with whatever inventory was on the shelves. Now, most large brick-and-mortar retailers include their in-store inventory when you are making purchases online. ” Parcel Pending Blog , 10 September 2019. [2]

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

” One of the first things Enterra Solutions ® does when we engage with a new client (or begin a new project), is to help them identify the data needed to achieve desired goals. For some, leveraging data and analytics tools is proving to be an effective way to address the challenges. ” And, as Bain analysts, Michael C.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

Services that can be shared among the various business units of a company include finance, purchasing, inventory, payroll, hiring, and information technology. Since then, shared services have evolved into a more comprehensive and flexible tool for improving processes, enabling technology investment, generating profits, and reducing costs.a

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

However, at the same time, Tesla sales increased 36% from 2019 whereas VW total sales saw a 16% decline. Therefore searching for new approaches and new tools in order to deal with disruption in the automotive industry is absolutely necessary. These allow planners to view and account for impacts on production and purchasing activities.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Roberto Torres ( @TorresLuzardo ) reports, “In its 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Technologies, Gartner found most blockchain technologies remain stuck in an ‘experimentation mode.’ I suspect interest remains high but companies are waiting for more mature blockchain solutions to emerge. Managing trade documentation.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Peer Dahlgren, Purchasing Manager at Proffsmagasinet, has improved both service levels and inventory turnover thanks to automation, despite more than doubling the products in stock. Title: Purchasing Manager. I work as Purchasing Manager for Proffsmagasinet. Which other tools for automation are you using today?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. Previously, the company’s initial Chief Operating Officer departed at the end of 2019. Added Background. Added Perspectives.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

. … The most important one is that there is a need to not only look at the demand side but to also look at the supply chain when one wants to improve the customer experience, especially when the customer intention is a purchase.”[2] The post Customer Experience and the Supply Chain first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 8, 2019

More consumers are using social media to research their purchases. Expect to see that market share increase in 2019. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), about 60% of consumers would stop purchasing from one of their favorite brands or retailers if they found the business values didn’t match their own.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 23, 2019

I wouldn’t recommend purchasing a software platform for your procurement team. You may be wondering why I would make this recommendation since I am in the software business. An accurate workflow of the basic procurement process for common spend categories doesn’t exist. Ok enough doom and gloom.

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AB&R

DECEMBER 10, 2018

In May, we became a member of the RAIN RFID alliance , and in June we became a GS1 US Solution Partner. Although it may be the end of the year, our sleeves are already rolled up and we’re working on some big things for 2019. We expect the Windows to Android migration to pick up in 2019. It’s been a great year for AB&R®.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Through image recognition solutions, field reps capture images of retail store shelves.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

1] Because IoT solutions affect every stage of supply chain operations, all supply chain professionals need to be better informed, not just manufacturing professionals. 2] Experts have identified a number of potential benefits supply chain organizations can hope to achieve by implementing IoT solutions. Demand Sensing. ”[5].

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. One notable example is Amazon, who uses AI to track customers’ purchasing habits and to use that information to make recommendations for other products. For example, governments are opening access to export tools and guidance.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the new tools available to decision makers is predictive analytics. Gracie Myers, a researcher with Research Optimus, writes, “Predictive analytics is being applied toward all facets of business operations and processes to help anticipate events, avoid risks, and create solutions. ”[6].

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2020

A New York Times article from August 2019 highlights how much artificial intelligence (AI) is indebted to humans. But these measures are not sufficient to replace China, the world´s manufacturing powerhouse or the purchasing power of the world’s biggest economy. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) COVID-19 facts and FDA role U.S.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2023

This blog explores how policy developments such as the digital product passport (DPP) alongside supply chain software can play a role as enablers. In 2019, the European Commission presented the Green Deal as a plan to help the European economy transform linear supply chains into more circular models. The need for this is clear.

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DynaSys

APRIL 28, 2021

So, should I pick 2019 as the new reference, and delete 2020 from my data? My next S&OP run is coming, and I must find a solution to deal with sales forecasting after Covid. Fortunately, big data provides us with advanced solutions (IA, Machine Learning.) Making your process demand driven? It’s a given!

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Logility

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As online shopping increased due to COVID-19, 45% of shoppers began focusing on sustainability when making purchasing decisions, and that is likely to continue and expand. This led, in 2019, to the company’s worst-performing quarter since 2016 and a loss of market share in both China and Japan. .

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