Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. This means 60 to 70 hours per week transporting goods, even when meeting minimum break requirements. Hoping that hand washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing would keep them safe while interacting with others in the course of their work.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

What’s in the article: What actionable steps will earn you the title of a shipper of choice ? By consistently meeting or exceeding expectations, you demonstrate your commitment to excellence. What are the benefits of being a shipper of choice?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They are adapting their strategies to meet the increasing demand for frozen alternatives, ensuring the supply chain remains seamless and the transition from manufacturer to freezer aisle is as efficient as possible. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Notably, shippers are tuned in to this shift and responding in kind.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. Only if a number of locations all meet the needs of proximity to customers will the comparative cost of land and buildings become important. If a number of locations all meet these needs, then of course the comparative cost of land and buildings becomes important. Tip #3—Weigh up Transport Costs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Students can enrol in courses from anywhere in the world.

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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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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. Take these to every meeting or consultation you have. Our Freight Agent blog articles are a great starting point!

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics covers 5 steps companies should be taking in order to make their reverse logistics process more successful. Not meeting this expectation leads to dissatisfied customers. Figure out the why Behind Returns. Returns shouldn’t be a mindless process. Make the process of returning as easy as buying.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This article considers some of the indicators to consider if outsourcing might be the solution for your needs. Of course, there are those who have an aggressive business strategy right from the outset. For these big brands, the real question is whether they can meet the demands of their customers.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But with supply chains’ sole purpose being to meet demand, it becomes challenging to make assumptions and then learn anything back about those assumptions. Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. So that’s one big tough one.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. This means 60 to 70 hours per week transporting goods, even when meeting minimum break requirements. Hoping that hand washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing would keep them safe while interacting with others in the course of their work.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. Of course, that means identifying every element of the solution that will fall within the project’s scope, but, just as importantly, detailing all known features that will not be in scope.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Check out our Section 321 FAQs and supplementary article on why Section 321 is your solution to import savings. In the obvious sense that is evident in our expanding international presence , globally competitive shipping solutions , and of course our aforementioned import and export services. Have more questions?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 7, 2023

Companies need to be always aware of new trends and ready to meet what the market demands at the right time, given the importance of the sector. In return, they receive all the technological, financial and logistical support necessary to meet the required deadlines and quality targets. These subcontractors work exclusively for Zara.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today. Logistics, the art, and science of managing the flow of goods, has come a long way since its humble origins. References: Ballou, R. Prentice Hall.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Because supply chain planning is undergoing something of a technological revolution, this article will focus on o9’s technology and why their CEO believes it is differentiated. But, of course, over the course of a month the demand and supply pictures change. Gottemukkala continued, “is that the models are all connected.”

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’ll offer you some pointers for managing your stock in this article. However, you must keep adequate inventory on hand to meet demand. Track stock Of course, the first thing to consider is whether or not the stock is being monitored. Get started with obsolete inventory Of course, some things sell more slowly than others.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Any time your vendor cannot supply you with a product to meet your order is an incident with direct consequences for your company. 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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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

MAY 11, 2021

In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines.

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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. Today, we’re going where the rubber meets the road: the actual migration. Take a second to pat yourself on the back. We know that’s not an easy decision for any eCommerce business to make.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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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. So, instead, we’ll keep the advice simple.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Lucky for you, this article is here to help! Evaluation typically consists of obstacle courses, picking up sample loads, and in general, seeing how the operator trainee handles driving, turning, and reversing. Online courses.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to a 2015 article on elementum.com, the more immediate effects were that the average vessel turnaround time went from 2.5/3 The longshoremen began their first course of action with a 24-hour strike last week involving around 200 dockworkers. 3 days to over one week.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. It can go further than this, of course. Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider.

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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. When evaluating your customers’ needs, thinking about how to design your company’s service to meet them is natural. Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy.

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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. In addition to the duty and inventory considerations, shorter supply chains without emissions from trans- Pacific boats, nearshoring companies will more easily meet climate and ESG goals.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. Real world, meet data. This was, of course, an extremely popular use case for market data. In short, more and more of the physical world can now be observed and quantified by computers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. These might include mass email, daily meetings to be in contact, and shared documents across the team. So, when meeting with stakeholders you determine who can help at what phase in a process to grow and ensure the success of the project.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this article the risks, considerations and best detection products when thinking about life safety for cold storage warehouses are considered. The best way to save lives of course, is to ensure automatic fire detection is in place, across your entire cold storage facility. With special attention paid to vulnerable areas.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Logistics In War has been exploring preparedness and logistics in a series of articles over the last three months. The truth, of course, lies somewhere in between. I encourage you to read the article to see the important trend driving the sustainment of militaries at play. By David Beaumont.

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Globalior

APRIL 30, 2020

Most compliance managers in supply chain functions would readily agree that they hold ethical practices in high regard and likewise hold a firm moral high ground when making decisions in the course of their work. In this article we look at what it means – at least a tactical level, to say that a supply chain is being ethically managed.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2016

So, you will be passing along benefit twice by meeting the demand for green offerings in the marketplace. 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.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. And, of course, when anyone buys goods in a store, part of that cost is freight. (AKA why that couch you ordered isn’t here…and isn’t getting here tomorrow).

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3PL Links

MARCH 21, 2023

In order to ensure that your organization can take safeguards, we will discuss the key supply chain risks in this article as well as how to measure supply chain performance. Of course, it is impossible to totally eliminate this kind of risk. There are many risks in the supply chain because it is a complicated operation.

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10xLogistics

JULY 18, 2015

See the graph below, from the article cited below, which displays the profitability of the airline companies who publicly "restrict capacity": I was thinking about this yesterday as I read in Bloomberg BusinessWeek an article about the FTC complaint against the airlines entitled " What Does it Take To Prove Airline Collusion "?

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