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

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

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: How shippers are using technology. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%. The Logistics Blog®.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 10, 2018

The study, “Embracing a digital future: How manufacturers can unlock the transformative benefits of digital supply networks,” reveals a disconnect between executives’ opinions of their DSN efforts and actual implementation. Furthermore, survey results suggest that end-to-end supply chain transparency is the No. Article Topics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

The LCI surveys a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. You can study optimal sourcing locations while minimizing both production and distribution costs. Read on for common use cases. . Stay tuned! .

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The study surveyed more than 50 leaders at leading companies and identified 16 benchmark organizations for deeper interviews on new product innovation. Note: This article originally appeared on the University of Tennessee Knoxville website. Printer-friendly version.

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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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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. This was seen in the survey. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. In a 2018 survey by GEODIS, only 6% of supply chain professionals worldwide believed their companies had achieved supply chain visibility ?

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This article looks at the current barriers women entrepreneurs face in start-ups and the key benefits of supporting their ventures. In fact, 70% of surveyed women stated they financed their small business through ‘personal credit card debt’. Within this article we highlighted women’s contributions to the economy.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

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. Ultimately, driver pay needs to be at least $75,000 to reduce turnover, according to 80 percent of recruiters surveyed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

So, the term “Haiphong” when combined in an article with the phrase “port fire” would generate an alert. In last year’s Mutli-enterprise Supply Chain Network study (this year’s study won’t be published until the end of September), the two main suppliers of this type of risk management solution were Resilinc and riskmethods.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s one thing to read an assigned article on the bullwhip effect; it’s another to encounter it repeatedly in your daily life. Decades-old case studies seemed stale, so students wanted to know how real supply chains have dealt with the pandemic and what their response bodes for future. Will you equip me for the journey?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8% A 2013 study by Ernst & Young aptly highlighted the importance of CFO’s involvement in the supply chain. Supply chain and transportation are two of the biggest cost centers in an organization. Paul Humbert, Esq.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. You can study optimal sourcing locations while minimizing both production and distribution costs. Read on for common use cases. . Stay tuned! .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. A GT Nexus study found 75 percent of respondents describe digital transformation of the supply chain as “important.”. Possibly not. This is concerning.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2018

While the economic outlook has improved, nine in 10 of those surveyed said they expect political or trade clashes between major powers to worsen. Read Full Article. The Davos forum starts Jan. 23 in the Swiss ski resort. Some 80 percent saw an increased chance of war.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

A 2016 study by 3PLstudy.com showed that 83% of 3PL respondents felt that using a logistics partner directly contributed to better relationships with their clients and 70% reported declining logistics costs. Study participants represented manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

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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. According to the 2023 Super Bowl survey , 192.9

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

seemingly ignored inventory data that the pandemic-driven buying spree that lasted from March 2020 until the end of 2021 was waning, leading to bloated inventories, according to an article written by FreightWaves’ Mark Solomon. The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them.

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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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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Competing with Amazon A Criteo survey found that when all other things are equal (i.e., When shopping for important products they’ve never purchased before, 7 out of 10 consumers read informative articles or trustworthy reviews on the internet before shopping.

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Globalior

APRIL 4, 2020

Our team recently concluded an industry study of Customs broker competency in HS classification. In many of the brokerages included in our study – the average was 1.2 A brief note on how this survey was conducted. It is not recommended to take this survey as an accurate reflection of industry standards.

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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. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience. Technology’s role in helping employees thrive.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 For instance, a recent Forbes article shared that 60 percent of consumers now order delivery or pickup at least once a week, with takeout predicted to rise to 21 percent of restaurant industry sales by 2025. billion in 2022.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of businesses responding to the 2020 Gartner Sustainability Survey said they were pressured by customers to invest in sustainability initiatives while 48% said pressure was coming from investors and 48% cited regulators. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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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. Project management framework is a set of methods, processes, and rules applied to the entire project lifecycle. Putting together a plan of action for stakeholders.

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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. BlueGrace’s No.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Auburn study finds retailers face challenges in disruptive technology, efficient urban fulfillment, sustainability, and the role of LSPs. Resources Mentioned In This Article. Feedback: What did you think of this article? Strategy April 19, 2018. By DC Velocity Staff. Join the Discussion. After you comment, click Post.

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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. Blue Yonder commissioned a study to examine the real-world financial benefits of advanced supply chain solutions, and the benefits are clear. The study projects a risk-adjusted $31.2

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

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. that are used for long hauls, using the Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS), last updated in 2002,” says an article from HBR.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 23, 2020

The figures for other countries are also impressive—42 percent in Spain, 41 percent in German, 39 percent in Russia, and 36 percent in France, as revealed by a recent study. However, as we hope to illustrate in this brief article, it needn’t be!

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Related Articles. ELD compliance solutions provider turns in data analysis to support industry efforts as FMCSA studies changes to regulations. .

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