Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

“The costs of a new product’s supply chain can easily outstrip its profit generation, and consistently poor new product initiative management leads to SKU complexity, which can cripple the company’s supply chain.”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

But with the memory of those extraordinary times still fresh, 3PLs are now working to build more efficient and resilient supply chains for the future. As supply chain disruptions have abated and truck capacity has loosened, negotiating power in the freight market has shifted from carriers back to the shippers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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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.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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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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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. With some 5 million companies impacted by China’s supply chain woes, the picture is similar in other parts of the world. The Auto Industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 1, 2023

I think the pandemic and the 2021 supply chain issues coming out of Asia really got people looking at nearshoring as a viable option,” Schara told FreightWaves. We took the opportunity to listen to our customers and roll out a strategy and hire Jose, somebody that’s done this before, and he’s done it before in a very successful manner.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Shippers must recognize this growth and adjust their strategies accordingly. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Agile operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Dana Ricksecker - March 21, 2023 A stressed supply chain is making businesses reconsider alternatives. Two strategies that have become more common to hear about are nearshoring and friendshoring.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. Educating yourself to prepare for holiday season is crucial to your supply chain. What’s in the article: Port congestion. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but for the logistics and supply chain industry, it is also one of the busiest. The Logistics Blog®.

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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 based small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) will reshuffle their supply chains to use suppliers in the U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Turbulence in every aspect of the supply chain, including imports and exports, continues. The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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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. This is the cyclical market of supply chain transportation.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve been working in Supply Chain for over 40 years, and consulting for the last 25, and I see many organisations still struggling with the basics.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Moller-Maersk , the company intends to “transform” its logistics and supply chain model to compete with package delivery behemoths like UPS and Fedex. A more realistic scenario, said Finley, would for Maersk to concentrate its “last mile” strategies in U.S. Subscribe to Supply Chain Management Review Magazine!

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Turvo’s Collaborative TMS Paved the way for Port X Logistics to Triple Growth The past two years have created a series of hurdles and obstacles for the global supply chain. Visibility in the supply chain has always been an end goal for companies. Port X and the Bingo!

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

As online retail has become such a massive catalyst for changes in supply chain and logistics thinking and practice over the last few years, I thought it worth greeting the New Year with a brief look at the ecommerce sector and how some of its players have performed in 2019. The Highs and Lows of Online Retail in 2019.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Through this agreement, CMA CGM reinforces its position as a digital leader within the industry and takes yet another step towards its customer-centric strategy, offering importers and exporters of all sizes direct access to instant pricing, routing, and concrete sailing information in seconds, as well as guaranteed capacity. Related Papers.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Access the full report and keep reading this post for the advice you can use to prepare your supply chain for the next tumultuous storm season (Note: the Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 through the end of November.). Preparing Your Supply Chain for a Hurricane. Related White Paper & Case Studies.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Supply Chain Management. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 26, 2017

With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. I do so with the caveat that with the growth of the site, the earliest articles drew less views than those released later in the year. 3 – ‘Logistics and the strangling of strategy’ by David Beaumont. . #3

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Supply Chain Management. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Very good article Pushkar.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retailers and wholesalers are trying to put the brakes on that shift, changing inventory and transportation strategies to minimize costs and slow down rather than speed up supply chains, according to BlueGrace Logistics, which produces a quarterly LogisticsConfidence Index (LCI). READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 21, 2013

Supply Chain Management. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In this article, we will break down a major factor that affects transportation costs: the differences between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) services. Timing: By nature of LTL, there are multiple stops along the route that means longer lead times and may cause delays in the supply chain. Contact us at 800.MYSHIPPING

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Compactor Management Company

JUNE 5, 2023

This article goes into the fundamental ideas behind the circular economy and looks at real-world examples that have a beneficial impact on the environment, the economy, and society. By implementing strategies for resource recovery and reuse, businesses can minimize waste generation while maximizing the value extracted from resources.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Supply Chain Management. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Supply Chain Management. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 1, 2013

Supply Chain Management. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management.

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