Enterra Insights

JULY 2, 2024

A couple of years ago, as the coronavirus pandemic was winding down, Bill Gates predicted, “We’ll have another pandemic. It will be a different pathogen next time.”[1] A little over a year later, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), reiterated that warning. He stated, “The threat of another variant emerging that causes new surges of disease and death remains.”[2] We might not have to wait long.

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The Smart Software

JULY 1, 2024

Utilities in the electrical, natural gas, urban water, and telecommunications fields are all asset-intensive and reliant on physical infrastructure that must be properly maintained, updated, and upgraded over time. Maximizing asset uptime and the reliability of physical infrastructure demands effective inventory management, spare parts forecasting, and supplier management.

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Unleashed

JULY 2, 2024

Efficient purchasing is conducive to healthy cash flow. The more effective your purchasing processes, the more profitable your business becomes. Purchase order management allows businesses to track and manage goods purchased for a business, providing accurate visibility over the entire purchasing process and ensuring stock levels are optimised to prevent over-purchasing and underselling.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2024

Way back in 2013, in a post titled “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps,” I wrote the following: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them? We already see this in the consumer realm with smartphones, and in the warehouse too with voice picking technologies. It’s only a question. Read more The post Chatting With Your Supply Chain Software appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2024

Locus Robotics Has Introduced a new Robot with a Heavier Payload Historically, a warehouse management system used slotting and waving functionality to optimize the work in a distribution center. Slotting improves picking efficiency by putting the most popular items in locations closer to the shipping docks and at a height on the rack that is easy for a picker to reach.

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Arkieva

JULY 2, 2024

Understanding the difference between planning and scheduling basics will help achieve responsiveness which is increasingly important in the ever-changing world. Essential Concepts for Successful Responsiveness: Planning versus Scheduling Basics was first posted on July 2, 2024 at 8:36 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

AI for manufacturers Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The use and discussion of AI has become common. A 2023 survey by McKinsey reported that 79 percent of all respondents had at least some exposure to gen AI, either for work or outside of work.

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Locus

JULY 2, 2024

In the technology sector, Google and Microsoft are locked in a fierce battle, with Microsoft recently gaining a strategic advantage through its integration of ChatGPT. This skirmish is not just about crafting innovative tech solutions; it extends into the logistics industry, where companies compete using advanced technologies to secure a broad customer base and maximize profitability.

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry that is significantly impacted by macroeconomic challenges, government regulations, geopolitical tensions, software proliferation, and changing customer expectations, optimizing supply chain processes has become crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Southeast Toyota Distributors, the largest independent distributor of Toyotas in the world, has embarked on a remarkable journey of supply chain transformation in partnership with Blue Yonder, to

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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SCM Research

JULY 3, 2024

It is clear that theorizing in our discipline is primarily aimed at explaining and predicting phenomena in terms of causes and effects related to underlying structures and mechanisms (propositional style). In the recently published article Unlocking the Power of Diversity for Supply Chain Knowledge: Is Pluralism in Theorizing Styles the Key? by Joep Cornelissen, Victoria Stephens, and Lee Matthews in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, the authors argue for a pluralistic approach to theorizi

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 3, 2024

Ryan Sullivan and Joe Lynch discuss the CRO perspective – growing freighttech sales. Ryan is the CEO and Founder of Ratchet Ventures , a fractional CRO firm specializing in the logistics and freighttech space. Summary: The CRO Perspective: Growing FreightTech Sales In this podcast, Ryan Sullivan, Founder of Ratchet Ventures and an experienced Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), shares his insights on growing sales in the freight tech and logistics industry.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 3, 2024

We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2024. Is that a danger sign on the road ahead or one announcing better days around the bend? Is the glass we’re holding half full or half empty? Either way, let’s raise it up and give a toast for making it to another day. As you can see from. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 3, 2024

Dock and yard management are today's most in-focus parts of supply chain and logistics. Together, they bring methods to the madness of warehouse operations. Dock and Yard Management ensures efficient cargo handling, reduces vehicle turnaround times, and leads to timely deliveries and cost-effective operations.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 1, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, efficient order management is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. For supply chain professionals, ensuring smooth order fulfillment from click to delivery is crucial for customer satisfaction, business growth, and profitability. This comprehensive guide deepens into order management best practices, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to optimize your operations.

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QAD

JULY 2, 2024

Whether due to the constant drumbeat of disruption or a lack of sustainable practices, manufacturing and supply chain organizations that have long competed in an environment of unconstrained resources now find themselves competing in one that is resource constrained. This has had profound implications for technology and technology-enabled operations and has been a significant driver of digital transformation initiatives.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 2, 2024

By Dr. Henning Dransfeld (pictured) Director Strategy Industry & Solutions, Infor The post EVs in the UK: Time to turn the steering wheel appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

Some assumptions and beliefs about the contribution that generative AI will make to supply chains are misplaced, says Dana Stiffler, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner.

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BlueYonder

JULY 3, 2024

At ICON 2024, I was lucky to moderate one of the most popular and talked-about panel discussions. “Visionaries in Tech” featured Raygaan Cottle of Woolworths, Robin Keller of TreeHouse Foods, Shanthi Rajagopalan of Microsoft, and Yukiko Yamaguchi of Panasonic Connect. As tech leaders and visionaries, our four panelists were gracious in sharing their own personal experiences that brought them to where they are today.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 30, 2024

Allowing a 3PL to Take Over Warehouse Responsibilities. More and more businesses have turned to outsourcing as a crucial lever to respond to increasing levels of market disruption, from remote working, talent retention, hyperinflation and business continuity. In industries like high-end electronic components and luxury goods manufacturing, businesses are constantly exploring ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and remain competitive in an ever-changing demand cycle.

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Taulia

JULY 1, 2024

Navigating the evolving SCF landscape with Taulia and ANZ Supply chain finance solutions can help businesses build resilience in challenging times, and collaborations between banking institutions and FinTech companies are making those solutions easier to access than ever. Since the pandemic, companies worldwide have faced significant challenges in obtaining the goods they need to do business.

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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

As retail operations become increasingly complex, the need arises for serialized data capture. That’s where tools like the 2D barcode and radio frequency identification come into play.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 5, 2024

By Alasdair Anderson (pictured) VP, Protegrity The post Protegrity Elections – The Future of AI and Data Security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Precoro

JULY 1, 2024

Many SMBs feel disadvantaged because they have little leverage in negotiations with suppliers or vendors and can’t secure discounts due to low order volumes. Small companies may also lack the resources to create a dedicated procurement team for proper sourcing and supplier vetting. Group purchasing organizations can be the perfect way for these companies to increase cost savings.

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Loginext

JULY 1, 2024

The pandemic reshaped manufacturing, highlighting the importance of logistics management software. Learn how LogiNext's solutions can help manufacturers overcome challenges like labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and evolving technology needs. The post How the Pandemic Changed Manufacturing and the Role of Logistics Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

Discover how household appliances manufacturer Mabe is enabling better collaboration with its suppliers using a cloud-based business network for real-time data sharing and workflow management.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 30, 2024

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Enhancing Sales Strategies with Observational Research: A Qualitative Approach appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 1, 2024

Globally, supply chain issues have become a pressing challenge, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.

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