EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr. More recently, it has had to adjust its strategy. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Jan 31, 2022. Moving freight in 2022 can be a tricky business. ” The good news is that shippers can deploy strategies and technologies to ward off crime. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. . ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Inbound Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal. Lockard called the excess inventory levels closing 2022 a “big driver” of the current freight recession.

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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. READ THE FULL ARTICLE It’s time to plan ahead or get left behind.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Fast forward to 2022–much of that ordering has come through, warehouses are now stocked to the brim, and domestic inventories are at record levels. The Current State of Imports and Exports Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Fast forward to 2022–much of that ordering has come through, warehouses are now stocked to the brim, and domestic inventories are at record levels. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Impacts on imports and exports. The nearshoring trend.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2022

What’s in this article: Current market volatility on rising fuel costs. How high diesel prices may change future freight procurement strategies. Diesel fuel prices hit an all-time high the week of March 7 th , 2022, rising 18.15% from last week and 57.85% from the same time last year, landing at a national average of $4.849 per gallon.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Through this article, we explore the reasons for these rate increases and the correlating scenarios where the freight rates would potentially drop. . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices .

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2022

What’s in this article: What Happens if We Do Start Sending Freight East? This crisis has shown us how fragile our infrastructure and supply chains can be, highlighting the need for smarter supply chain strategies that focus on resilience rather than the just-in-time strategies companies have been working towards for the past 50 years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

What’s in this article: What does Managed Logistics have to offer? Travel restrictions and key staff members working from home have meant we have to change our strategy. What’s Next for Shippers in 2022? To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Why are shippers turning to Managed Logistics?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

We’re happy to have you and can’t wait to share our secrets for a successful ops strategy. We have an example of such a list for you below, but we also suggest visiting our Delivery Management 101 article for help with avoiding and managing delivery delays, mistakes, and unhappy customers. And if you haven’t read PART 1, no worries.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

When she started the Plano, Texas-­based company in 2017, she set out to support clients through a consultative approach to logistics — “to listen to what they have going on and then develop a strategy for them.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE Seattle-based Convoy ranks No. 54 on the TT100 list of logistics companies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022. Big-box retailers like Best Buy, Walmart Inc. and Target Corp.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The averted US rail strike in December 2022 would have been catastrophic for US residents and the wider supply chain. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The averted US rail strike in December 2022 would have been catastrophic for US residents and the wider supply chain. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Yes, it’s a Strategy. What’s a Business to Do, Then? Hoarding Warehouse Space?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Tell customers what you are supporting and why. We hope you do!

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Ship Monk

JULY 19, 2022

This article will compare three top shipping companies, the US Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, and UPS, and show you how to calculate shipping rates for each. To learn more about the differences between USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL and regional carriers, check out our Comparing eCommerce Shipping Carriers blog. Prices accurate as of 7/5/2022.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? The retail giant’s strategy to achieve its ultimate target of one million drone deliveries per year limits customer eligibility to those who live within 1.6

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. The core of Digital Industry 4.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

I started The Logistics of Logistics as a blog. The next thing we know, there was an article we read in the newspaper which says, “Three guys trying to solve the problems of common men and women.” We will be there at the Gartner Supply Chain Conference happening in June 2022. Thank you, Ann. That is how we built some capital.

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