Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. READ THE FULL ARTICLE But there’s definitely been an increase.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

And most studies show that by allowing automation to do the repetitive, low-valued-added task, people are able to move toward innovation and problem-solving. Easier funding is, of course, important to business leaders, as is a modernized proxy system. For the complete list see the article by Tom Relihan and Meredith Somers.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

Let’s imagine that you’re operating in Australia, which is rather awkward for distribution because most of the population lives on the east coast and about 7% lives way over on the west coast. You don’t need to do a months-long study with specialist tools to work that one out. Detailed Study. The Detailed Study Method.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Where to get forklift operator training. Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? Who Provides Forklift Operator Training? Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? OSHA’s training requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Based on ARC Advisory Group’s recently released study of the market, this puts them in the top 5. Because supply chain planning is undergoing something of a technological revolution, this article will focus on o9’s technology and why their CEO believes it is differentiated. How did the company grow so fast?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. Kent Bowen. Key Point: These are leadership actions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Initially, we’ll target three cities for sales and operational aspects, primarily sales. Initially, we’ll target three cities for sales and operational aspects, primarily sales.“Having Mattel has moved its headquarters to Monterrey, where Lego operates its largest factory, and Tesla announced plans for a gigafactory.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. Orders Out of Chaos When Amazon warehouse operatives place items into a storage location, they scan the barcode on each item to be put away and then scan another barcode on the storage location itself.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. Case Study: An Automotive Parts Business. Let’s say you have a warehouse operating in one city and another operating in another city. Perhaps you have operations in many different countries. Formal Benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines. It’s one thing to read an assigned article on the bullwhip effect; it’s another to encounter it repeatedly in your daily life. Each class is different, but three themes emerged in student questions. Do you know where you are going?

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

The rate of involvement in operations defines the efficiency of an operator in carrying out his/her tasks in the workplace. The above can be measured using time studies. Of course, the idea is to achieve an activity level of 100%, but this is very rarely practically possible. How to motivate logistics staff?

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

Editorial Note: On 11 April 2019, the Sir Richard Williams Foundation is holding a seminar examining high-intensity operations and sustaining self-reliance. In support of the seminar, The Central Blue and Logistics in War will be publishing a series of articles.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Security is being recast as international logistics systems and supply chains contribute to the reshaping of the global order, and strategic policy intertwines itself with economics and industrial power to create objectives for the military forces protecting national interests (it has, of course, been ever thus).

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

It is in the light of these facts that the commander expects to shape his course during the supervision of the planned action.’ [1]. It is rare that these planners, considering the capability needs that will make the ADF successful in its operations, think as to exactly how the ‘debris of an organisation’ can succeed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. Logistics decision makers need to identify the impacts of every exception on their operations, on their customer promises and, equally important, on their profit margins. The next step?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain. Inbound logistics refers to the supply chain operations that lead up to the creation of the finished product. Your production operation runs simpler, cleaner, and much quicker.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. On the other hand, carrying too much inventory will impact your operating costs in a number of ways, which can then also affect the prices your customers pay.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

This process involves determining the critical components for your operations and then, working with production personnel, identifying which ones are sourced from high-risk areas and lack ready substitutes. 2) Diversify Your Operations. Five Ways to Improve your Supply Chain’s Resilience. 1) Create Transparency.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Of course, whenever new tech starts to hit the market, there is speculation as to what it means for the already existing framework of our reality. According to the study: Industrial and Labor Relations Review , there is always a measure of attrition in terms of job loss when a new technology is introduced to an industry.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

In an article about online retail that I published at the end of 2019, I highlighted Target’s click-and-mortar retail model, which, even then, was positioning the company as an ecommerce trend-setter. Some retailers even refer to these operatives as personal shoppers. That was the question I considered in my 2019 article.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 4, 2019

“In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. Part One can be found here , Two here and Three here. Don’t be fooled by Readiness Notice.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping companies are a particular subject of such sanctions, as they may not be direct entities of US or EU sanctions, although the aforesaid restrictions will anyway affect their interests, as shown in several case studies. Article by Mikhail Selivanov, associate attorney, and Taras Dragan, junior lawyer – Interlegal.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The tips and ideas in this article will assist you in making a start, and as it’s logical to begin your supply chain and logistics job search with a sense of direction, we’ll kick off by looking at some good starter jobs and the qualifications that will boost your candidacy for them. Source: Deloitte Report – The Future of Work.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

A UK online retail study by Which revealed a trend in which several larger retailers consistently underperformed as regards product availability and customer service. Research efforts seem to indicate that the root causes of poor online retail performance in 2019 don’t always relate to operational strategies.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. This post is the second in a series of “How to Spot Supplier Risk.”

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. As the operation recedes into history, we need to ensure the key lessons identified do not also fade.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Potentially record-breaking holiday shipping is no surprise as retailers say they are on course to break sales records. EPA administrator Scott Pruitt signed legislation in November to repeal emissions standards for glider kits, stating they are a more affordable option for smaller owner-operators. Read more about this article here.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

However, studies have found that this is not the case. In this article, we’ll cover all of the things that should go into your decision. By the end of the article, you’ll know exactly how to price pest control services so that you can remain competitive in the industry. So, just how much should you charge for pest control jobs?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2018

It has managed to seep into just about every other aspect of corporate operations. won’t just offer protection from problems that happen to arise in the course of doing business. Comment on this article. come to the rescue? Businesses are too global and too complicated,” says Haddock. In the future, says Haddock, A.I.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company launched an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction within four years.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. By standardising distribution processes across your network, you can simplify operations for economy and efficiency.

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