Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

Late last year, the staff at Digitate released the results of a survey entitled “AI and Automation: Laying the Foundation for the Autonomous Enterprise.” The survey found, “90% of IT decision-makers plan to deploy more automation, including AI, in the next 12 months.”[1] The survey also found, “More than one-quarter of respondents (26%) plan to implement machine-operated tasks that require limited human input or fully transition to autonomous systems in the next five years.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 28, 2024

Scarpe&Scarpe Reveals How ToolsGroup’s AI-Driven Solutions Transformed Business Operations, Optimizing Margins and Eliminating Overstock BOSTON – March 28, 2024 – ToolsGroup is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming eP Summit 2024, the Pitti Immagine event focused on the relationship between fashion and the digital world in Florence, Italy, on April 9-10.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

Businesses in the U.S., Canada, and even South America have been bringing their supply chains closer to the consumer — that is, nearshoring — and Mexico has been the beneficiary.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 28, 2024

What will be the most successful application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain? Since IT vendor OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, there has been a real hype around generative AI. According to recent research by analyst firm Gartner, half of supply chain executives expect to adopt generative AI (GenAI) this year. However, they probably do not yet have a concrete idea of how to meaningfully deploy this text- and code-generating AI application, trained by a large language

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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 28, 2024

By Mike Loukides (pictured) Vice President of Emerging Tech, O’Reilly The post Eight million jobs at risk from rise in artificial intelligence appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 28, 2024

By Robert Hannigan (pictured) Head of BlueVoyant International Business The post Patching Frequency for Zero-Day Vulnerabilities is Deteriorating appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

There has never been a greater need for reducing costs in global supply chains than right now. Here, we discuss a number of cost-cutting options available.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 28, 2024

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Choose the Right Automotive Supplier for Your Needs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Loginext

MARCH 28, 2024

Go in-depth and understand how integrating an ERP with a LMS helps benefit businesses boost their ROI by 30%. With its seamless integration, centralized platform, automation capabilities, and real-time visibility, LogiNext exemplifies the pinnacle of supply chain efficiency. The post Integrating an ERP System with Logistics Management Software for a 30% Boost in ROI appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 28, 2024

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Your Guide to Slip and Fall Injury Law appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2024

In the retail industry, on-time in-full (OTIF) isn’t just a target — it’s the value system at the heart of retail that keeps the industry alive. When orders are delivered on time and in full, the fulfilled promise doesn’t just build trust with the customer; it also builds trust between the links in the supply chain. Trust that the demand planners will have their promises fulfilled so that assortment planners will have their promises fulfilled so that inventory will have their promises fulfilled,

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 28, 2024

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Entrepreneurial Insights: How to Navigate Business Debt for Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. Whether it is optimizing supply chains to reduce waste or adopting smart agriculture practices to improve yield, AI impacts efficiency, personalization and sustainability.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Freight Plus

MARCH 28, 2024

With the intricate nature of global commerce, bridges often serve as unsung heroes, quietly facilitating the movement of goods essential to economies worldwide. However, when one of these crucial links falters, the repercussions ripple far beyond the span of concrete and steel. Such is the case with the recent tragic collapse of the Francis Scott […] The post Navigating the Supply Chain Impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse appeared first on FreightPlus.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Included in this update are updates involving Fisker , Lucid Group , Volkswagen and BYD. Fisker Obtains Conditional Added Financing Earlier this month we highlighted that electric vehicle company Fisker had issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges.

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

Ecommerce businesses that import products internationally are typically concerned with two things: The speed at which the products will arrive at their warehouse The impact on their cash flow The journey of a large shipment from China to the US doesn’t simply leave a warehouse and arrive at your business’s doorstep. Before reaching you, it must navigate through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. It is a modern business strategy that lets company staff make decisions based on facts instead of biases. Using data to find patterns, inferences, and insights ensures that your company goals and plans are based on evidence and that decisions made are balanced and objective.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 28, 2024

Walmart Offers its TMS to the Overall Market.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

Barclays said claims for damage to the bridge alone could reach $1.2 billion, along with hundreds of millions of dollars for business disruption caused by the port’s closure.

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Saleswarp

MARCH 28, 2024

Customer loyalty is a nuanced concept. McKinsey and Company coined the term “zero consumers” to describe a new type of shopper – one with little patience, zero brand loyalty, and a strong preference for convenience. SAP Emarsys’ 2023 Customer Loyalty Index survey shed light on the evolving landscape of customer loyalty. The survey, encompassing more than 10,000 consumers globally, reveals a decline in brand loyalty from 79% to 68%.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

A salvage firm that helped contain the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and safely demolished part of New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge with explosives is heading to Baltimore.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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ProcurePort

MARCH 28, 2024

Negotiation is at the heart of procurement. Whether you’re securing the best prices, managing supplier contracts, or resolving disputes, the ability to negotiate effectively is crucial for procurement professionals. In business today, being good at negotiation is more than just getting a good deal. It’s also about creating lasting relationships, reducing risks, and creating value […] The post Essential Negotiation Skills for Procurement Professionals appeared first on ProcurePo

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

The urgency around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is growing, and it has never been more critical for manufacturers to be proactive about reducing and eliminating them from production.

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Saleswarp

MARCH 28, 2024

Customer loyalty is a nuanced concept. McKinsey and Company coined the term “zero consumers” to describe a new type of shopper – one with little patience, zero brand loyalty, and a strong preference for convenience. SAP Emarsys’ 2023 Customer Loyalty Index survey shed light on the evolving landscape of customer loyalty. The survey, encompassing more than 10,000 consumers globally, reveals a decline in brand loyalty from 79% to 68%.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

SRS Distribution has 760 locations along with 4,000 trucks that transport materials to job sites, and reported $10 billion in revenue in 2023.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2024

News broke this February that customs officials in the United States had confiscated thousands of cars made by Volkswagen. The VW brands impacted included Porsche, Bentley and Audi. Authorities claimed that the cars included parts made with forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. VW is certainly not the first major automaker to fall afoul of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

The smartphone company will look to challenge Tesla's status as one of China's most popular EV manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2024

Prior to the tariffs, China was Australia's biggest wine importer, amounting to 1.1 billion Australian dollars ($710 million) a year in 2019.

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