Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Pallet Packing and Construction.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 14, 2020

Here’s a brief review on our webinar which mainly tackles the importance of Cost to Serve in the Supply Chain and the understanding of the cost in a detailed level of servicing different types of customers and products. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

Deborah Dull is Founder of The Circular Supply Chain Network and a Principal of Manufacturing Product Management for GE Digital where she is responsible for circular economy, lean management, and customer success. The materials that normally would end up in garbage dump are repurposed into the production of another product.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

When products don’t arrive at the right place, the right time and the right quality, both in-bound supply chain planners and procurement buyers face unplanned plant shutdowns or upset customers. Legacy categorization of products into direct and indirect goods hamper the focus on identifying common grounds and gaining resiliency.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Chris is the founder of The Freight Coach , a company that stages transportation companies ranging from traditional freight brokerages, asset-based trucking companies looking to expand into brokerage, as well as technology companies looking to implement their product into the industry. About Chris Jolly. that put them in the sales funnel.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Our recent webinar shared 3 must-haves for companies to improve their S&OE capability. In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. By product or by each shipment? Check out this article if you are curious.

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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

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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

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2016

It is also one of the most innovative, and there are many ways in which it is embracing new technologies and innovations to increase productivity. Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) play a key role in this because they are used to combine data and improve productivity and quality control. Self-Driving Vehicles.

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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

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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

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. The Logistics Blog®.

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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

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I asked Cal if I could interview him for an article in Logistics Viewpoints so our readers could benefit from his perspective as well. WMS products were not nearly as configurable then as they are today, so implementation timelines and teams were often larger. He provided me with some great context for my research.

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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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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.

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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. billion from $40.4

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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

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.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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. . Unwrapping the Supply Chain of Halloween 2022 Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2017

After working together earlier this year on this article featuring an interactive graphic from Vero Solutions, I wanted to get back in touch as we've recently worked with Vero to create a new interactive graphic that I thought might be of interest to you. Warehouse operations. Employee wages. How will AI transform the smart warehouse?

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The hook is the alternative reason for reaching out to a prospect that does not involve trying to sell your product or service. It could be casually talking about an announcement your prospect’s company just made about a new product or customer. Or it could be a conference presentation or webinar your prospect just delivered. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. In fact, trucking accounts for 72.5%

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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. The Logistics Blog®.

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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

AUGUST 18, 2022

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. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics.

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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.

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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.

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WorkWave

MAY 6, 2020

While most municipalities have deemed pest control to be an essential service, businesses still need to restrategize their business practices in order to remain efficient, profitable, and productive in the wake of the pandemic and moving forward. Using Down Time Productively. Ensuring Cash Flow.

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