Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim? Mitigation is legally required on all claims.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this blog post, you’ll learn about produce supply chain and the key aspects that ensure the delivery of fresh and sustainable produce to our table. A perfect example of how the transitional seasons demand the produce supply chain is built to be nimble and adaptable.

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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. For example, every purchase order costs money to raise and process, as does every invoice. 7 Procurement KPIs You Should be Using. Supplier Defect Rate.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction. However, in this article, we’ll focus exclusively on the cost factor, drawing your attention to some questions you might ask yourself (and your team) about your facility’s energy usage.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example, a liftgate is a value-added service despite the fact that they’re a fairly common request. For example, if you have a dock or forklift on your location and the carrier adds a tailgate charge to the invoice, that’s unfair and it’s something our team will work hard on disputing and removing from your invoice.

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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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MTS Logistics

APRIL 14, 2021

In many articles on this blog, we have covered how the economies of scale forced shipping lines to order bigger ships over the last decade. With the Los Angeles congestion issue, for example, there was already a 40-foot empty container shortage due to high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. East Coast ports as well.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll dive deep into the importance of disclosing hazmat shipments , ensuring both safety and compliance throughout the transportation process. The post Why It’s Vital to Disclose that Your Ground Freight Shipment is Hazmat appeared first on Freightera Blog. Happy shipping!

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. In short, you can’t. I can think of a few more.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. As you can deduce from Amazon’s example, there is no standard for an optimal warehouse layout.

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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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Freightera

JULY 7, 2022

That’s why, in this article, we’re going to cover the differences and hopefully make it easier for you to make an educated decision on which companies to work with in the future. For example, Nordstrom, Bed Bath & Beyond, JCPenny, and Backcountry.com (not to be confused with Backcountry Recreation) agreed to pay 1.3

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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. Our Freight Agent blog articles are a great starting point! Like a warm blanket on a cold night. Plan in time to do this.

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10xLogistics

JANUARY 7, 2018

On July 18, 2015 I wrote a blog post entitled: DOJ Investigates Airlines - Are the Trucking Companies Next? At that time I had just read an article about the DOJ investigating the airlines concerning collusion on capacity and ticket pricing (The original article was on Bloomberg News and titled: What Does it Take to Prove Airline Collusion ).

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2022

SMC3, for example, provided pricing for trucking, which almost seamlessly moved into the digital space. PortXchange in Rotterdam and Innovez-One out of Singapore are examples. View the full article here. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. For some moving into digital was a natural progression.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. What’s in the article: Why start with a demand forecast. For example, if you’re a retailer and you’re exiting the year with bare shelves, that’s great! For example, if your customers don’t need fast and you’re paying for fast, you are incurring supply chain costs that you probably don’t need to incur.

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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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Forto

APRIL 13, 2021

But what exactly this term means and what the legal context is, you will find out exactly by reading the following blog article. A code laid down in the maritime law of Rhodes, according to which, in the case of an accident, the vessel owner could, for example, throw goods overboard to save the ship and its cargo.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, for example, initially threw into question Tesla Inc.’s READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE private-capital firms and the companies they own are increasingly looking to Mexico. That was down from a record $5.6

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2015

One example of how the IIoT might also pave the way for increased safety can be seen in the video below: Wearables such as Google Glass could lead to not only improved efficiency, but to increased material handling as well. Automation. Automation in manufacturing is not a new concept.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. We also create non-linear models (for example, for blending) or heuristic and Machine learning approaches for other situations, like detailed scheduling or route optimization.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. For example, if the on-time percentage is 98%, the in full is 93%, the damage-free is 99%, and the orders with correct documentation is 96%, the calculation will look like this…. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This is important because containers are not the most represented packaging type when it comes to ground shipping, for example. It is the most common form of transportation for domestic shipments or on-land shipments between countries (such as the USA and Canada, for example). appeared first on Freightera Blog. Take a look! .

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Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2021

Take us, for example. In fact, stumbling upon this article may very well have been part of your outsourcing process! Social proof can come from all sorts of places, but the below examples have proven to be some of the most effective. Say no more — our blog newsletter has you covered. Types of Social Proof. You can do it!

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What’s in this article: How to gain sustainability through digitalization and technology. For example, human and electric-powered bicycles, droids, combination drones, trucks, and collaborative cargo platforms are technology-based solutions that profoundly impact last-mile shipping. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

We list some of these cost-saving strategies in our “Tips for Controlling Parcel Rates” article. Using sustainable shipping materials, recycling old boxes, and conducting regular environmental audits are a few examples. An experienced 3PL can help businesses save money and strengthen their supply chain. Nearshoring.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

As w e ’ve seen in the examples above, scenario modeling can be incredibly valuable to optimize this part of the chain. Here scenarios can also play a critical role, as we will explore in upcoming articles. The post Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2018

A NBC News article quoting a insuranceQuotes.com report puts the number of Americans impacted at 23 million. For example, in Rancho Cordova, California, local police have set up a special sting operation. If you liked this blog post, why not subscribe to our blog ? Combating Porch Piracy.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

However, as noted in a USA Today article , automation costs are decreasing as advanced robotics becomes more and more prevalent across the U.S. Robots are ideal for tasks that are too dangerous for humans to undertake, and can work 24 hours a day at a lower cost than human workers,” says a World Economic Forum article. and globally.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2019

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. This article by Morai Logistics highlights some of the key ways that supply chains can navigate the risks of extreme weather. Have a Back-up Plan.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Some examples of CPGs are personal hygiene products, food, beverages, and cosmetics. Examples of goods under this category are shoes, dresses, cars, jewelry, and perfumes. One such example is a Rolls Royce. Some examples would be flashlights, fire extinguishers, and pepper spray. What is Consumer Packaging?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article. For example, one tool updates your ERP system with a delivery time, which the ERP then sends to your inventory optimization software. For example, Honda has one supply chain to support the Chinese domestic market and a separate one to serve other markets.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article. For example, one tool updates your ERP system with a delivery time, which the ERP then sends to your inventory optimization software. For example, Honda has one supply chain to support the Chinese domestic market and a separate one to serve other markets.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As an example: The conference can be for larger amounts; Identification made by automatic software; The process of separation by areas, and so on. If you enjoyed this article, please keep up with our blog posts and contact us for any business-related queries.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

The same chemical product can have different freight classes depending on the density of the articles that make up the shipping unit. Take, for example, a rigid plastic sheet where one NMFC code has multiple possible freight classes dependent not only on the density but also the greatest dimension of the packaged unit.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. For example, if a focus on customer service has resulted in shipments that are too small for optimized handling, the right provider should have ideas for a hierarchy of batching decisions that will both protect the company’s reputation with customers and create new efficiencies. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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