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

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Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we will explore some of the key differences between shipping to the US and shipping within Canada, shedding light on important factors that businesses should consider. Please note that this article provides a general overview and the best thing to do is consult our shipping experts if you have any questions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. Hoping that hand washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing would keep them safe while interacting with others in the course of their work. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. Life just wouldn’t be the same without them.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

Material shuttles between cutting and bending, with brief and sometimes nearly instant tool changes, allowing for kit-based production—for the right product, industry segment, and customer mix, of course. READ THE FULL ARTICLE . To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

I have no crystal ball, of course, but instead I will tap into my consulting experience, add a dash of research, and fire it all up with some imagination to try get a picture of how the supply chain environment may look in eight years’ time. Welcome to the Robotic Future. The robotic revolution is upon us! For now, speculation is all we have.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we identify key approaches by which companies can evolve their procurement and supply chain operations into a collaborative supply chain network that is designed to be resilient and responsible. The urgency of response to a disruption of a Category 1 supplier is of course much higher than that of a Category 4 supplier.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Does your company use incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting in its warehouses?

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Ship Monk

MAY 6, 2021

The answer, of course, is yes! Of course, this is a huge step for any company, which is why we’ve prepared this easy, breezy checklist for a hijinks-free transition. It wouldn’t be a ShipMonk article if we didn’t talk about our two favorite topics — shipping and order fulfillment! Is My Shipping and Fulfillment Ready to Go?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For this article, I want to talk to you about how to bring that sense of comfort and confidence in your service for shipper relationships, your carrier relationships, and even for yourself. If you’re lacking in any of these, of course you won’t be as confident, so it’s time to get to work on improving your skills or knowledge.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current challenges and provide tips on what you can do to address labor challenges. A recent article in Logistics Management examines the current challenges that companies are facing in attracting, hiring and retaining warehouse employees. A pre-COVID U.S. in 2019 – before the pandemic.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Eco-friendly packaging is usually less packaging, and less expensive to create, touts articles like Good Things Come From Green Packages. Of course, eco-friendly packaging is the best kind of packaging for our earth. You and these buyers are now working together toward a common good. It can save you and your consumers money.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

Of course, not all 3PLs are created equal. Our rebuttal, of course, is to hit you with even more 3PL perks. After reading this article and (hopefully) becoming a 3PL devotee, we hope you’re that much closer to making the right decision for your business! Subscribe to our blog newsletter for more! Let’s hear it!

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

This article looks at how the robotics industry is transforming Canadian markets and how the supply chain industry can leverage this technology. Research shows that over 20 post-secondary institutions offer “advanced robotics courses and technical certifications”. If you liked this blog post, why not subscribe to our blog ?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. The Current State of Imports and Exports Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2019

Of course, what makes extreme weather so troublesome for supply chains is that it’s unpredictable and can come in many forms. Resilinc spoke about this and the importance of planning around disruptive weather in their blog, Bad weather tests the agility and resiliency of even the best supply chains. Have a Back-up Plan.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring Incentives Tariffs on Chinese goods, the war in Ukraine, and of course, Covid all played roles in driving supply chains from global to regional. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Impacts on imports and exports. The nearshoring trend.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner. Of course, before any of these strategies can be implemented, a lot of prep work has to be completed: onboarding with the new warehouse, integrating technology, entering your products into a new system.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

On this blog and the one published by our sister company Logistics Bureau, we often receive questions relating to metrics suitable for monitoring procurement performance. Of course, the consequences, and their seriousness, will depend on the criticality of the product, but availability challenges are never desirable.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t get your feet wet now! How about subscribing to our blog newsletter ? If you want your online store to have any degree of visibility, then you need to invest in a first-class optimization strategy — no ifs, ands, or buts. What Is SEO? We’d love to hear from ya! Just shoot us a line.

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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. Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? In other words, it will be different for every enterprise or organisation.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If you’ve been wondering which strategy is more deserving of your time and money, this is the article for you. Of course, we’re not the type to leave you hanging, so let’s break this down a little further. this article? Read others like it by subscribing to our blog newsletter ! What Is Customer Acquisition? Contact us!

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’ll offer you some pointers for managing your stock in this article. Track stock Of course, the first thing to consider is whether or not the stock is being monitored. If you don’t do this, there’s a good possibility that you’ll gradually lose the overview and end up choosing the wrong course of action.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 7, 2021

Of course, there’s only one way to find out if crowdfunding is the secret ingredient missing from your eCommerce sauce of success, and that’s through reading this article. Crowdfunding can be powered by a few different platforms, but the most popular ones are Kickstarter and Indiegogo — we’ll be covering those in a later blog post.

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WorkWave

APRIL 3, 2020

You can visit their website to learn more tips and strategies and dive deeper into topics in their blog posts. They offer free resources like blog posts, social media graphics, and podcasts as a bonus to help you get started with your business. Cleaning 4 Profit is a top-rated podcast on Apple Podcasts. Clean Biz Network.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 10, 2022

What’s in this article: Today’s software trends. If you don’t have the internal IT staff to spare, you might consider contracting out those services for the course of your new software implementation. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Logistics software shopping can be stressful.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 9, 2021

This article explores the answers to these questions. An investigation is underway to determine why the Ever Given veered off course. An estimated 422 ships were stuck waiting at the entrance of the canal for the Ever Given to be dislodged. In the aftermath, may questions still remain. How did this happen? What Happened.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

So if you're making a career switch and need to learn the ins and outs of freight brokering quickly, definitely consider taking a course. The same site even has another excellent article with more business plan resources for freight brokers. Follow the Cerasis Blog to Keep Up with Freight Industry News. Keep Your Eyes Open.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. It keeps the project organized and on track while making it easy to course-correct as needed. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Putting together a plan of action for stakeholders. It ensures that no details are overlooked.

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads worth of cargo. However, if you’re shipping 4-5-6 pallets every 2 days then you might want to consider (if you have the space, of course) saving it up and shipping in bulk. The post How to Ship: FTL Freight appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s also the time when I start to think about sharing my thoughts on trends for the coming year , but of course, stop short of trying to make predictions. Omnichannel supply and the new “I want it now” consumer culture will be strong drivers of supply chain trends in 2018, including those already mentioned in this article.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 2, 2020

If you’ve stumbled upon this article, it’s likely that you’ve started to question what your operations can realistically handle in-house. Of course, stuff happens. Subscribing to our blog newsletter ! ??. So far, you’ve probably stuck to internal turmoils — product sourcing, website creating, store marketing, etc. Good luck! …

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