Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

For that reason, companies will usually establish one warehouse on the east coast and another on the west coast, depending, of course, on the service offer. You don’t need to do a months-long study with specialist tools to work that one out. Detailed Study. The Detailed Study Method. Bring in the Whiteboard.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

And most studies show that by allowing automation to do the repetitive, low-valued-added task, people are able to move toward innovation and problem-solving. Easier funding is, of course, important to business leaders, as is a modernized proxy system. For the complete list see the article by Tom Relihan and Meredith Somers.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. 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. BlueGrace Logistics. Life just wouldn’t be the same without them.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

This, of course, gets reflected in the conversations throughout the organization. I’ll let you read the article and see if anything resonates. Liz Ryan’s article is, I think, about how to spot these leaders and avoid taking jobs working for them. Asking for help? An admission of failure or incompetence.

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10xLogistics

JULY 11, 2015

I can set my watch by the articles that will be printed by the logistics' press such as FTR. Here is the story of the " study " (it has been the same for 5 years): We thought prices would be a lot higher than they are Freight is softer than we thought BUT. It is like clockwork. Those who do this will be rewarded.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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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. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill.

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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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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Nevertheless, recent studies reveal that more than 50% of SMEs cite compliance and documentation as presenting a significant challenge. Instead, they need internal specialists to make sense of the costs, cover compliance needs, and of course, to manage the relationships with partners, suppliers, and customers.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Based on ARC Advisory Group’s recently released study of the market, this puts them in the top 5. 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. How did the company grow so fast?

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10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In an INC article, it is defined as: "He used FOMO to describe managers who execute on too many initiatives or follow too many potential paths, out of fear of missing some positive trend or opportunity " The weapon the purveyors of FOMO use in business is LinkedIn. They freeze. next year there will be something better".

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. The deal sets the lofty goal of deploying 12,000 of Wingcopter’s 198 drone systems over the course of the next 5 years. Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households.

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Forto

JULY 6, 2020

A study by Forrester Consulting and Bloomreach shows that around 50% of customers have ordered products online for the first time, products they had previously bought only in bricks-and-mortar retail stores (such as food). Nevertheless, a Kantar study predicts that e-commerce will emerge from the Corona crisis as a major winner.

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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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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. Kent Bowen. Key Point: These are leadership actions.

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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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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. Lucky for you, this article is here to help! Online courses.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines. It’s one thing to read an assigned article on the bullwhip effect; it’s another to encounter it repeatedly in your daily life. Each class is different, but three themes emerged in student questions. Do you know where you are going?

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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. Studies have shown that increasing customer retention rates by 5% has the ability to increase profits by 25 to 95%. Of course, we’re not the type to leave you hanging, so let’s break this down a little further.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. 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. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. Case Study: An Automotive Parts Business. If you found this article useful, you may want to know that it is based on a Supply Chain Secrets YouTube video. You might be wondering what the benefits are of benchmarking.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. Studies have shown that effective project planning leads to improved performance. It keeps the project organized and on track while making it easy to course-correct as needed. Putting together a plan of action for stakeholders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. These digital solutions make it easy, fast and seamless to manage the complexities of all the transportation function’s moving parts and keep the overall supply chain on an optimal course.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

According to an article on Splash247.com, Studies were done to show that not all FCL containers are actually fully-utilized. And, of course, Maersk’s new instant booking tool launched in November 2018 provides shippers with a booking confirmation almost instantly after the booking request is submitted.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Of course, whenever new tech starts to hit the market, there is speculation as to what it means for the already existing framework of our reality. According to the study: Industrial and Labor Relations Review , there is always a measure of attrition in terms of job loss when a new technology is introduced to an industry.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t get your feet wet now! In fact, a recent study done by Moz tells us that the first five results of a Google search account for 67.60% of organic clicks, while results 6 to 10 only account for 3.73%. As with most ventures into uncharted territory, navigating SEO can take a little while to master.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. The urgency of the shipment. The size and weight.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping companies are a particular subject of such sanctions, as they may not be direct entities of US or EU sanctions, although the aforesaid restrictions will anyway affect their interests, as shown in several case studies. Article by Mikhail Selivanov, associate attorney, and Taras Dragan, junior lawyer – Interlegal.

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

The above can be measured using time studies. Of course, the idea is to achieve an activity level of 100%, but this is very rarely practically possible. We can use the following formula to calculate this figure: Activity level = 100 x (Time allotted to perform a task / Actual time utilized to perform it).

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GlobalTranz

JULY 27, 2016

A study conducted by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation got an answer straight from the horse’s mouth. Of course, getting tomorrow’s manufacturers through the door is only one part of the equation. Can the age of digital manufacturing revive youth interest in manufacturing as a career? Maintaining digital technologies.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Security is being recast as international logistics systems and supply chains contribute to the reshaping of the global order, and strategic policy intertwines itself with economics and industrial power to create objectives for the military forces protecting national interests (it has, of course, been ever thus). & Coakley, R.,

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