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. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Case Study. This, coupled with inflation at present levels, could continue to push more drivers out of the market and “create capacity constraints again.”. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Supply Chain Improving but Recession Could Be a Step Back Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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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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Morai Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

More pertinently, 53% of respondents to a 2018 Statista study said they’re using blockchain for their company’s supply chain. This week’s article by Morai Logistics explores the most prominent hurdles blockchains have yet to overcome in the world of supply chains. Blockchain is a technology for the future.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Crandall, a professor in the College of Business at Appalachian State University, in an article for APICS. That sounds like an understatement given the fact the one study found the demand for supply chain professionals exceeds supply by six to one, and the U.S. A recent study by Deloitte bears out what Speier?Pero

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

Key takeaways in this article: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, augmented reality may have an immediate impact. After many pilots and proofs of concept, more AR initiatives could move into production, according to a Boston Consulting Group and PTC study. . Notably, not all AR activity requires futuristic head-up displays.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In this article, I have summarised some of the highlights of the rapid evolution of fleet route optimisation over the last 30 years or so.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

All of this is a unconscious but focused effort to present the illusion that things are progressing according to plan. 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?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. According to a study about delivery visibility-related issues , 93% of consumers want to stay informed throughout the delivery process, and 47% will not order again from a brand with poor delivery visibility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate.

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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. That’s only the beginning.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. It has never been easier, in general, for smaller companies to trade in international markets than it is today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of these and give you the real answers on orchestrating and optimizing the work of people and robots in the warehouse.

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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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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Here are some excerpts from the article: The case [against Victaulic Co., Several years ago, I attended a conference where a young professional from a medical device company gave a great presentation about free trade agreements — what they are, why they are important, and how to use them effectively as part of your global trade operations.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

who addressed the topic in her presentation at the 2019 Accelerate! Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” Show up by being present, engaged and committed. Conference & Expo. Speak up as an advocate and evangelize.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

Every iota of information missing from the list of in-scope and out-of-scope deliverables presents an opportunity for the project’s scope to expand during execution. Like all the other steps outlined in this article, omit this one at your peril. How to Nail Down the Project Scope. We’re Here to Help You Bring Your Project Home.

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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. READ THE FULL ARTICLE It’s time to plan ahead or get left behind.

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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. Key Takeaway: Leveraging Automated Guided Vehicles within industrial settings presents opportunities and challenges. Let’s dive in!

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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. Take a read – the article attests to why LIW exists.

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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. Key Takeaway: Leveraging Automated Guided Vehicles within industrial settings presents opportunities and challenges. Let’s dive in!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Here are some excerpts from her article : BLS researchers parsed agency data on U.S. This coincides with a Wall Street Journal article from earlier this month ( Rising Freight Costs Are Weighing on Companies’ Profits ) that provided similar examples, including “cardboard maker Packaging Corp. million and 2.125 million.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This paper presents the exemplar concept of national support as an approach upon which a future civil-military relationship in Australia is based. A new narrative could be presented to Government in the wake of Defence’s mobilisation review currently underway and would help to guide whole-of-Government planning for military-based crises.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) Some more details from the article: In the spot market, where shippers hire trucks on short notice, there were about 10 loads waiting to be moved for every available truck in the week ending Jan. Moen: A TMS Case Study.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

As described in part one, this article is an edited component of a larger paper has been divided into three parts, each of which contains two key issues relevant to Defence (strategic) logistics. Details are shown below: Air Force Journal of Logistics – 65 articles. Management Science – 15 articles.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm. Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical. Like this kind of content?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A recent study from Congress found that while 46% of the national workforce is made up of women, females hold only 24% of transportation and warehousing jobs. View the Full Article on FreightWaves. Of that 24%, 12.5% work in truck transportation, 8% own logistics firms and 6.6% are truck drivers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Then, for a couple of decades, East Asia, mainly China, took over and presented lower costs … for many of the manufacturing companies. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE “Nearshoring has the potential to boost the growth of Mexican manufacturing exports to the U.S., trillion economy. in 2022,” the report stated.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Over the past year, there have been plenty of announcements and articles about the potential role and benefits of blockchain in supply chain management. Lakhani state in a Harvard Business Review article published last year. With headlines like these, it’s easy to see why blockchain is the most over-hyped technology at the moment.

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Compactor Management Company

MAY 29, 2020

Solid, non-re-cyclable materials are the types of articles that should be in a landfill. At present, there are enough landfills to accommodate the trash our country produces at the current rate for another 20+ years. NASA did a study on the effects of houseplants in small spaces and found that many plants remove chemicals from the air.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A research study by Duke University found that 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren’t actual decisions but habits. Ask your current customers for any referrals, be present at tradeshows or keep memberships with certain trade organizations to help connect with others in your industry. That data is pretty staggering!

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. Eccles argued that ‘no problem presents more difficulty than trying to determine in advance the most efficient balance of logistics resources and combat forces that will be needed for any campaign’. [2]

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. Comparative study always gives best results as it can provide insights on the whole picture which allows choosing the best mode of transport. The urgency of the shipment. Find out more.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The tips and ideas in this article will assist you in making a start, and as it’s logical to begin your supply chain and logistics job search with a sense of direction, we’ll kick off by looking at some good starter jobs and the qualifications that will boost your candidacy for them. Source: Deloitte Report – The Future of Work.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: Why start with a demand forecast. Finding the right shipping partners helps you better take advantage of those opportunities as they present themselves and better control transportation costs. . How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper.

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