Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Reduced crop yields diminish agricultural productivity, affecting not only agricultural quantities but also food prices and ultimately food security.”[1] ” AI can be expensive. Too expensive for most smallholder farmers, from whom much of the world’s population obtains their food. ” • Data Collection.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

Expense Reduction 330

Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 330

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? Instead of being relegated to the margins, executives must rethink their strategy and consider how a data-driven reverse supply chain can add more value and improve profit margins. The Benefits of a Data-Driven Retail Reverse Logistics Strategy.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Production planning is where you map out how your business will operate – the resources, strategies, equipment, and labour required to hit your production goals. Production planning is the process of developing a strategy for the production of a company’s products and services.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

One of my favorite stories was his initiative to reduce the number of cuts of carrots in soups from 33 to three. Good complexity drives growth while bad complexity drags expense without improving growth. A good leader knows that cost reductions in the back office does not necessarily improve margins.

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Plenty of cost-cutting strategies are being employed by Supply Chain Management leaders, but the potential long-term implications often remain unseen. Speaking of implications, let’s delve into the top cost cutting strategies that businesses implement but could negatively impact supply chain performance: 1. Achieving 99.5%

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Clear Spider

JULY 11, 2023

Ultimately, getting a head start is an important consumer strategy that businesses should be aware of. To help, we’ve gathered a list of key trends to be aware of and the most effective inventory management strategies that will optimize your supply chain for back-to-school success. What’s Trending?

Inventory Reduction 97

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Most manufacturers look to streamline systems, reduce production costs, and increase profitability without sacrificing product quality. Often, the quickest and easiest way to cut costs is by accepting minimum quality levels or reducing employees. How Can You Reduce Manufacturing Costs? Step 3 – Cost Analysis.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. This optimal inventory positioning leads to increased customer satisfaction, reduced downtime for clients, and improved brand reputation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2019

But, with a well-planned strategy, you too can reduce expenses in your workplace. Still, some losses are a predictable expense and you can’t entirely eliminate them. Reduce Labor Costs Most of your operating budget will go towards labor. Either you reduce pay or find a way to increase work efficiency.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2023

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Supply Chain – How to Reduce Freight Transportation Expenses In 7 Easy Steps appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This integrated approach enables Summit to reduce idle time and fuel wastage, aligning with its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. ORION has proven essential in reducing travel distances, as well as cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary mileage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 238

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Locus

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. Eliminating the Need for Markdowns: By maintaining the right stock levels at the right times, we can avoid bothersome markdowns.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 28, 2021

One major aspect of running a lean business is reducing inventory – that is, a reduction in the amount of inventory your organisation keeps on hand at a given time. In this article we outline the 15 best methods you can use to reduce inventory: Why do businesses reduce inventory? Read more: What is Inventory Management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency. The costs associated with purchasing these items hit the “operational expenses” components of the company’s financial statements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. Additionally, a longer lead time reduce a company’s agility, or resilience, to adapt to demand fluctuations, or other disruptions that may occur. How can you better manage lead time? To read the full article, click HERE.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 6, 2023

It’s a handy sales strategy to keep in your business toolbox – and can be essential to success in highly competitive markets. In this article, we do a deep dive into competitive pricing to outline key strategies, how they impact your profit margins , and how competitive pricing works with real-life examples. Coffee chains.

Price Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The onus is on ecommerce retailers to control the controllables, and focusing on eliminating uncertainty from the consumer fulfillment process and optimizing the last mile is a smart approach. By mapping customer delivery personas to the delivery choices they offer, retailers can improve fulfillment certainty to protect margins.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. In this article, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons why you should reduce inventory and how it can be a game-changer for your business. But when should you consider reducing inventory? The same applies to inventory reduction.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Unleashed

JANUARY 25, 2023

In these tricky times, smart cash flow management strategies are essential to bring down costs (or push profits) in controllable areas, offsetting international instability. This is achieved through the implementation and continued improvement of cash flow management strategies. To improve cash flow, process optimisation is necessary.

Material Savings 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. As the world’s largest retailer, with a world-class transportation network, we have the ability to make a meaningful difference when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As businesses globally focus on reducing lost productivity, costly downtime, and rising inventory expenses, effective spare parts management has become a top priority—especially for asset-intensive industries. This balance ensures that spare parts are always available for critical needs while reducing unnecessary inventory costs.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Adexa

MAY 8, 2024

Scope 3 Carbon Reduction and ESG with Attribute Based Planning According to Scope 3 Peer Group, almost 90% of companies surveyed are using or looking for a solution for their Scope 3 program. However, supplier A might be more expensive than B or have longer leadtimes. By far the majority are looking for a third-party solution.

Expense Reduction 52

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 22, 2021

However, most of the variability generated by these factors can be eliminated by addressing supply, management, and demand at regular intervals, through focused solutions. Parallelly, if the demand slows down, excess inventory can take up expensive storage space in both warehouses as well as stores. Demand-driven Variability.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It increases site productivity, reduces the usage of raw materials by up to 50%, but also leads to a more comfortable building. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed.

Material Savings 234

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 4, 2021

By that I mean you should design and implement a Supply Chain strategy that does not care what the lead time is for any aspect of the chain. Resilient Supply Chain Design is a Smart Strategy. Reduce, if not eliminate, single or sole sourced materials and services.

Inventory Reduction 92

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Summary of the Impact A popular European coffee retail chain used ThroughPut AI’s product mix optimization capabilities to achieve: 15% inventory reduction 5% labor productivity gain Read the entire case study here. By integrating seamlessly with existing systems, it harnesses the power of your current data to deliver actionable insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Reduced Inventory Costs: By optimizing demand forecasting and streamlining procurement processes, digitalization minimizes the need for excessive safety stock, thus cutting inventory carrying costs. Businesses that embrace digitalization can streamline their operations, cut unnecessary expenses, and improve profit margins.

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