Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of shipments and price of products, according to BlueGrace. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Inventory Reduction 73

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Supply Chains 89

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

Scenario Planning 144

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of shipments and price of products, according to BlueGrace. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Inventory 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Consider inflation and the rising costs of production and manufacturing: Almost everything, whether the transportation of fuel, raw materials, or workers, has caused shippers to lean on logistics professionals to provide contextual data on how all those variables are affecting their own customer base. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Case Study. They have increased staffing in production facilities to boost output, and requested long-term contracts from customers to facilitate production planning. For the current chip shortage to end, however, production must match demand, and shipping issues need to be addressed. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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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

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 Census Bureau reported Dec.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

This suggests a positive demand for products and services in the market. Regularly assess your operations against the data provided, identify areas for enhancement and implement strategies to drive efficiency and productivity. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Order volume sentiment.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 18, 2023

What’s in the article: What are the significant advantages of embracing an ESG policy? This mindset drives efficiency improvements, cost savings, and the development of sustainable products and services.

Government 96

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 6, 2023

How Peeps Candy Finds Its Way to Your Easter Basket Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 6, 2023 Peeps, the popular marshmallow candy is an Easter classic. This is where Peeps are produced year-round at a rate of 5.5

Packing 62

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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. And, Apple has also implemented friendshoring by taking steps to relocate some of its iPhone production to India from China.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: What consumers spending the most on this Halloween. Any kind of temperature fluctuations in shipping can cause damaged product, and result in even less product in the bags of trick or treaters this spooky season. . The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

Supply Chains 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. “We READ THE FULL ARTICLE We chose revenue, we chose inventory levels and orders because we felt like those were three primary metrics that can help us indicate what’s going to happen from a trucking standpoint,” Lockard said.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. Grocery stores would struggle to keep products in stock and materials like medical supplies and gas would be in short supply if truck drivers stopped transporting these essentials. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

Trucking 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The fourth-quarter LCI shows shippers are expecting higher revenue from product sales at the end of 2023, but are neutral or uncertain about the impact of those sales on new orders. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Minimum orders and order frequencies are changing,” he said.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. Even before the arrival of the pandemic, the global e-learning market was expanding at an astonishing rate, with a 2019 study estimating that it would reach $336.98 Most of the market share comes from content-related online learning products. Many online courses allow students a great deal of study flexibility.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

Scenario Planning 71

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Shelves ran bare of common products like toilet paper that we use in our everyday lives. This magnified the bullwhip effect which made it even more challenging for manufacturers to plan production runs while dealing with labor and material shortages.

Material Savings 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: Port congestion. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy so that inventory arrives in sufficient time to meet demand, and to ensure your products are always in stock during the holiday season. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

China tensions and the pandemic-driven distribution crisis forced businesses to give priority to supply-chain resiliency over the cost-cutting that once sent that production to Asia, particularly China, consultants and deal makers say. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE has grown as U.S.-China and Mexico are going to be way out in front.”

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

“New investment driven by nearshoring could reach about $46 billion in the next five years, helping boost Mexico’s annual [gross domestic product] growth to around 3% in 2025 to 2027, from an estimated 1.9% Pretty much everything is being produced in Mexico and shipped right after it comes out of the production line.

Cargo 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring, an idea that was gaining traction before Covid and has exploded since, is the trend of companies moving manufacturing out of China and other Asian countries and into Mexico, where shortened supply chains can ship products all over the U.S. READ THE FULL ARTICLE in a matter of a couple of days rather than a few weeks.

Supply Chains 70

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: How shippers are using technology. These activities include viewing current capacity and spot rates based on LTL shipment volume, sourcing quotes, and tracking shipments, as well as addressing and listing products. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. This article originally appeared at SupplyChainOpz.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2020

It’s not only creating new and innovative products to support global supply chains, but is also rapidly changing how the industry operates. According to an article in Supply Chain Digital , Allied Market Research has forecasted that the global market for autonomous trucks is expected to cross $1 billion this year and show a growth rate of 10.4%

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. What’s in the article: Shippers’ sentiments and adjustments amid continuing market instability. Additional critical factors for these businesses included: Allows for productivity and efficiency gains through automation, integration, and system usability. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

Material Savings 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. When facilities are receiving a range of raw materials and components from multiple vendors, the complexities of inbound shipping can quickly derail the best production and distribution process. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. September 15, 2022.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. With the changes going on in the manufacturing community (expanded product offerings, consolidation, rep changes, et al.). We’ve conducted brand preference studies of manufacturers. New Product Support. Differentiation.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2016

With the Thanksgiving and holiday season soon upon us, it is expected that many new or inexperienced truck drivers may be on the road to accommodate the influx of products and seasonal fare that has become so ingrained in the social fabrics of our holiday routines. Study The Routes You May Be Driving.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

More shippers are utilizing TMS to improve production, reduce inefficiencies, and keep control of management processes under one roof. Regardless of what studies say, shippers do not want to actually outsource all properties and operation to third-party providers, often called managed transportation. Shippers demand in-house solutions.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. skilled production workers. Skills Shortages. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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