Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. In fact, 65.8

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. The latest LCI forecasts an upwards trend for Q2.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 22, 2015

The SalesStaff team conducted research in pursuit of hard data around lead response time and process among various B2B companies, including the Manufacturing sector. Contact Us’ forms were completed on the websites of 350 B2B organizations, spanning various industries and revenue ranges.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

And it added that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, it provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect next quarter and how that reflects the freight market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

There are a lot of unknowns and preparing with better data, information and visibility into the supply chain is the way to navigate through these unforeseen times.” commented Mr. Sun Director / General Manager, CNTRANS in the webinar. We also asked how the industry is planning for the closures.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement. Our recent webinar offered a glimpse of our findings and shared 3 specific areas teams can work on to keep their supply chain out of firefighting mode. Namely, manufacturing, food, and healthcare.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

At Cerasis, our customers are manufacturers from the American Manufacturing Industry. A big part of that is because it is proven that the more labor productive and the more output the American Manufacturing industry produces, there is a large multiplier effect on the rest of the economy for creating jobs and economic sustainability.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Meanwhile, 79 percent of manufacturers and distributors, surveyed by Handshake , reported increasing use of e-commerce to meet customer demand, and the role of business-to-business e-commerce has become more of concern for up to 63 percent of companies. For example, big data is all the data compiled and analyzed. By 2018, 1.3

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

o, also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In today’s post we will talk about what is Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0: The Fourth Industrial Revolution. So what is “industry 4.0?” According to Accenture, they define Industry 4.0 The core of Digital Industry 4.0 Revolution.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

webinar, C.H. The near-term and long-term challenges surrounding driver employment are certainly front and center in the carrier industry. This has decreased to 2.5%, which includes ships out of service for compulsory surveys or repairs. Based on historical data, we can see that spot rates tend to decline when volume softens.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In a changing industry, digital transformation often feels like a buzzword that leads companies to rush towards streamlining operational efficiency. Streamlining and digitizing data and automating internal and external operations increases the efficiency of the whole industry. That said, digital transformation is more than that.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

We commissioned Supply Chain Insights to conduct independent research about this topic and discussed the findings in a recent webinar. You need technology to crunch the numbers, manage data and run optimization models for decision support. What works well, and what are the challenges? What’s hindering them?

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

We commissioned Supply Chain Insights to conduct independent research about this topic and discussed the findings in a recent webinar. You need technology to crunch the numbers, manage data and run optimization models for decision support. . What works well, and what are the challenges? ” .

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

Manufacturers are set to invest up to $70 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) by 2020, reports John Greenough of Business Insider. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing. Previous applications of the IIoT in manufacturing have led to a savings of 12 percent across the industry.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

Industry 4.0 Digital technologies, such as big data, business analytics, augmented reality and 3-D printing, are converging to transform the way manufacturing is done. Digital technologies, such as big data, business analytics, augmented reality and 3-D printing, are converging to transform the way manufacturing is done.

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WorkWave

MAY 22, 2020

While many businesses are working to navigate COVID-19, planning to attend future industry conferences or trainings is not something that they have top of mind. Here are some preparedness tips for already contracted in-person events: Collect data : Survey your audience. Time To Read: 3 minutes.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

. ELD compliance solutions provider turns in data analysis to support industry efforts as FMCSA studies changes to regulations. . based vehicles and drivers from Jan.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Some of the largest companies in the industry have been forced to pay ransom to restore technical operations. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases. Another survey by Deloitte found that 63% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. Watch this webinar to deliver exceptional customer experiences!

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Triskele Logistics

MAY 27, 2018

Where would any of our industries be without the technology we have today? As technology use grows and develops, as do our industries, reaping the benefits of others' innovative ideas. The scan doesn't need to be perfect to process the data, which makes Scandit ideal to use for hard to reach barcodes three shelves up.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

In a recent survey of supply chain executives that are either using, not using, or considering using 3PL services, only 87% of survey participants currently use or engage in activities or services with 3PLs, reports 3PL Camelot Software. Big Data Will Make a Splash in the 3PL Pond. Big Data Will Make a Splash in the 3PL Pond.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To decode the nuances behind the industry, Aman Jha, VP of Operations, and Rajarshi Chattopadhyay, VP: Product, Growth, Data & Tech at RentoMojo, got in conversation with Mehul Kapadia, Chief Growth Officer at Locus, in the third episode of Locus’ In focus webinar series. The allure of convenience over ownership.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

congressional district data for the first time.) The data shows that U.S. Complete data for employment in each state and for all 435 congressional districts (and the District of Columbia) are also available in the EPI US Manufacturing Footprint Map below. Manufacturing industries generated $2.1 trillion in GDP (12.5

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. Benchmarking yourself against others in the industry is a good starting point.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

We have written several posts on technology, which you can read in our technology blog category , have talked about the future of manufacturing , the future of transportation technology , and the Industrial Internet of things. Armed with industry knowledge, technology savvy, and purchasing power, customers control the sales cycle.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Nationally, the health care and technology industries have been especially hard hit by the staffing deficits.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

manufacturing is not experiencing a “renaissance” Industry experts conservatively acknowledge that off-shoring has slowed, and perhaps “stabilized” Although around 80,000 manufacturing jobs have come back to the U.S. In fact, since the recession, more manufacturing companies have been lost than gained in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. Connected supply chains provide additional opportunity link supply chains and receive more data. But how does it work in industry?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The software will allow you to digitally organize inventory data, monitor and manage shipping, and tracking information, and create electronic bills of lading or invoices with ease. Big Data Will Envelope and Empower all Other Supply Chain Technology Applications. Source: SupplyChainOpz.com.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. In the past, software-as-a-service (SaaS) grew to dominate the manufacturing and warehousing industries. Big Data Is Needed to Identify Real-Time Demands on the Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices. However, some industry experts believe the driver shortage may not be all it’s made out to be. Without thinking about the supply chain, how has data storage changed for the average household?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Today we pick up our series on all things Electronic Data Interchange or EDI by busting the common myths around implementing an EDI Integration program. The truth is, many myths have circulated throughout the business world, and electronic data interchange is the focus of quite a few of these myths. Truth: It Increases Productivity.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

While logistics had remained the same for decades, the rise of modern civilization has transformed the industry. Automated tracking and data capture of information, such as through stationary or wrist-mounted scanners and radio frequency identification ( RFID ) sensors, allows an organization to review and adjust warehouse processes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Adobe, Microsoft and SAP announce the Open Data Initiative to empower a new generation of customer experiences. Brexit customs delays of 30 minutes could bankrupt one in 10 UK firms, survey suggests (Independent). When you’re an 800-lb gorilla in the industry, you get to dictate.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Why all Bosses need to Hear This ONE Thing : I had data. Efficient Consumer Response (ECR): Adding Customer Value to the Supply Chain using Collaboration : Efficient Consumer Response is a strategic concept created by the processed food distribution industry in the U.S. Read the Full Blog Post. Can they Handle it? I had solutions.

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