Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2024

Imagine being able to anticipate customer demand, optimize your supply chain and make informed decisions in real time. I look forward to seeing the benefits of machine learning reach more manufacturers in 2024. 2024 heralds a symbiosis of human aptitude and AI prowess, amplifying both productivity and excellence.”[6]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transformation. In May 2024, APQC gathered insights from supply chain professionals on Robotic Process Automation in supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 20, 2024

” Source: Entrepreneurship Database Meunier and his colleagues also report that global economies experienced a rebound in new business registrations in 2021. 4] Liza Kate Mirelman, “ World Entrepreneurs Day ,” Postboxed Blog, 17 June 2024. [5] Low-income economies had only 0.4 new companies per 1,000 adults.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? The reason?

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 18, 2024

In a world of perpetual disruption, your organization will need optionality – multiple sourcing for key products, parts and raw materials.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2024

Last week at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 conference in Barcelona, the supply chain community gathered for one of the most anticipated events of the year. The conversations were both dynamic and thought-provoking, reflecting the complex and rapidly evolving nature of global supply chains.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. However, the scope will be extended to companies that employ at least 1,000 employees from 1 January 2024. What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As the logistics technology sector continues to mature, the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. are growing too.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Acronyms abound when it comes to supply chain. Today’s article is the fourth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including environmental sustainability , last mile , and digital transformation. Over the last few years, another acronym has been showing up on the radar: ESG.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain disruptions, supply chain fragility, and the need for supply chain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. Supply chain leaders have little history to use as a guide to prepare. Before the pandemic, supply chain leaders experienced relatively free trade across borders in 2017.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. Only artificial intelligence (AI) enabled planning processes can accomplish all the required analysis, at scale and at speed, across the end-to-end supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

The curtains have closed on the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show, and this year’s event has been extraordinary, with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 40,000 participants from around the globe. Smarter Supply Chains for a Seamless E-commerce Experience, with Resilience in Midst of Uncertainty.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Introduction: The Importance of Sustainability in Asia/Pacific Supply Chains. Awareness about the impact of supply chains is growing late, with recent disruptions highlighting the benefits of increased integration between supply chain partners, resulting in greater visibility and agility.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2023

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EU 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Barcelona, Spain. Featuring over 35 Gartner experts and more than 100 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 2,000 supply chain professionals from across Europe and beyond. Looking for a snapshot of the key highlights?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Recent cumulative events have increased the emphasis on the supply chain, emphasizing its importance and bringing it to the fore. As was quoted, “no one mentions the supply chain when it works, but when it fails….” Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2024

The theme of World Food Safety Day 2024 is “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected.” ” As the FDA stresses, standards are important all along the supply chain. ” I think it’s safe to say that the global food value chain is world’s most important supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Hansen , economists at the International Monetary Fund, observe, “Historically, supply chains were simple and operated within confined geographic areas. However, in our modern economy, supply chains are highly complex and involve numerous producers around the globe.”[4] So do most supply chain professionals.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

The Logistics Plus staff notes, “COVID-19 placed a spotlight on America’s logistical heroes — drivers, warehouse personnel, logistics specialists, and countless others — [who continued] to source, distribute, and deliver critical food, medical products, and personal protective equipment across [the] country [during] this time of need.”

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Learn the best practices for supply chain risk management in 2024 from Resilinc, the gold standard for supply chain resiliency. As risk managers audit their vendors and programs at the start of the year, it’s also time to clean up old strategies and supply chain practices.

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2024

Gartner has just released its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report , 1 and once again Blue Yonder has been positioned as a Leader based on its “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision,” as evaluated among 20 vendors.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 19, 2024

He explains: “ When companies make pledges or establish goals that impact production and sourcing, they should begin by working with the farmers and ranchers who are on the frontlines. Footnotes [1] Press Release, “ National Ag Day March 19, 2024 ,” Agriculture Council of America, 8 January 2024. [2]

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 24, 2024

A variety of other data collection efforts across the country will help provide information on other segments of the supply chain.” The largest source of food waste is in the production phase where over 500 million tons is lost due to things like crop pests and ineffective harvesting and irrigation.

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BlueYonder

JULY 30, 2024

Supply chain and IT leaders are under tremendous pressure to make the right decisions regarding supply chain planning technology investments. The report provides an overview of the current state of the supply chain planning technology market and an analysis of major technology vendors.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! It’s already hit most Latin American countries, India, China and Italy, but the next big wave hits France in 2024. Instant invoice approval, no supplier inquiries, and no exceptions.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2024

What a great week at Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas! Now that Shoptalk 2024 has wrapped up, we reflect on the wealth of insights and some very clear messages. It’s a powerful tool, but its success hinges on the ethical sourcing and use of data. Overall, the event was a big success. AI is not a panacea.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? In an intricate supply chain landscape, where multiple touchpoints intersect, the continuous flow and exchange of data is paramount.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply chain sustainability might once have once seemed like a luxury: nice to have, but not a strategic imperative. Those days are over.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The team at John Galt Solutions observes, “In today’s economic landscape, uncertainty across the supply chain is inevitable, whether due to the effects of climate change, demand and supply variability, or global unrest. ” The Logility staff observes, “Supply chain executives make vital decisions daily.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides both perspectives and self-rating observations regarding our January 2024 published Research Advisory- 2024 Predictions for Industry Global Supply Chains. Supply chain teams benefitted from such actions.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Journalist Andrew Freedman explains, “Geopolitical risks in the Red Sea and extreme weather in Central America are converging, jostling global supply chains fed by the Suez and Panama Canals.”[1] Footnotes [1] Andrew Freedman, “ Climate change and conflict converge to disrupt supply chains ,” Axios, 24 January 2024. [2]

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