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. In an interview with FreightWaves, Charlie Saffro, founder and president of CS Recruiting, described how focusing on retaining employees first leads to organic recruitment.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 26, 2022

During my undergraduate studies, I took several subjects related to cost accounting, in which we were taught the different methods of valuing inventories, and I thought it would be interesting to explain them briefly in the blog as I find them useful to learn how to value warehouse stock. LIFO (Last in, First Out).

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GoShip Blog

MAY 26, 2022

A recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit showed a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods over the past five years. Examples are cellulose packaging, corrugated bubble wrap, mushroom packaging, glassine, corn starch packaging, craft paper, organic fabrics, etc. Rethink Your Current Transportation Strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. How to Prevent Freight Claims Education is paramount when it comes to freight claims prevention.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

Learn how to do it within your budget. How to predict freight rate changes? For example, the quiet shipping season provides retailers with soft freight rates due to the lower post-holiday demand for transportation units and relative downtime that carriers experience. Freight shipping rates cycle. Consider shipping seasonality.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

For example, suppose your business offers certain specialized grocery products or local farm-to-table services. For example, the pandemic created a situation where many people minimized in-store shopping or avoided it altogether. Add a Blog to Your Website.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

According to recent studies by Datareportal, the world currently has over 4.6 Identifying the platforms your potential customers use helps you know the exact channels to put your business on and how to tailor your content to suit your audience. Which social media platform(s) do they use?

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

A product category like apparel, for example, has too many subcategories to be considered a niche. Whether you’re an e-tailer that sells a variety of brands, or a startup brand trying to make a name for itself, your niche will help you figure out how to present yourself to the world (and what parts of the world you can safely ignore).

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this blog post, you’ll learn about produce supply chain and the key aspects that ensure the delivery of fresh and sustainable produce to our table. A perfect example of how the transitional seasons demand the produce supply chain is built to be nimble and adaptable.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Outreaching via social media , advertising, creating events, taking pre-orders, and producing content on blogs or press releases can help gather potential customers well before the grand opening. Creating something like a 1-, 5-, and 10-year plan can help discern a company’s direction as well as how it plans to get there.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Bundling/Upselling Opportunities For example, some of your products and/or services might have price structures that complement one another, creating opportunities for bundling or upselling. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits. In short, you can’t. I can think of a few more.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

View all Infosys blogs. Case Studies. |. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. For Example, safety related procedure. I will write more about our offering in next blog, once we have got our solution in some shape. Procurement Blog.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In a SYSPRO-led research study, 29% of businesses stated that their systems lacked responsiveness during the pandemic and that they would be pursuing new business systems to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation. Digitalization: transforming business processes.

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WorkWave

JUNE 10, 2020

You can do this in the form of case studies or by encouraging user-generated content. For example, if you are a lawn and landscape company, encourage customers to post before and after photos of your work. It may seem like case studies only happen in the corporate world, but that doesn’t have to be the case.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

How to improve your last-mile delivery? It is a challenging task, but you can extract valuable insights by analyzing information regarding your shipments and studying delivery records. For example, a certain carrier could be causing delays in freight delivery, or there might be long dwell times on a particular location.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. Today we’re going to look at how to calculate ecommerce conversion rates, identify some things that may be turning customers away, and what you can do to improve conversion rates.

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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

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. How to Improve Lighting Control It’s common for warehouse spaces to sit under artificial lighting even when or where it’s not strictly necessary.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

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%. How to Get Started with SEO. For example, if your jewelry is fruit-themed, you can try ranking for “strawberry necklace” instead of just “necklace.”

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GoShip Blog

JULY 21, 2022

For example, the geographical location might be a vital basis for segmentation for a small local business. Studying the gaps in the market where some demands are left unsatisfied paves the way for creating a product that fills those gaps. You can also study passive audience input–the type garnered from digital analytics.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. To learn more about the benefits and implementation of sustainable supply chain management, you check out our eco-friendly blog focusing on the subject.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

For example, a customer is a shoe store may purchase shoes, but if offered a new brand of socks, he or she refuses. While this example is a bit extreme, it highlights how a longer buying cycle can translate into insights for manufacturers. Take Extra Care of B2B Partners.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Nicole Lewis who talks about embracing the idea of women in logistics for top-level talent. When a young lady turns into grown up, and it is time to make a decision about a future career, how many parents will consider the logistic profession as a good choice?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. But consider, too, how you can turn those needs to your advantage in inventory management.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Can you tell us how optimization came to play a role in this work?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Kelli Harris, a consultant and recent college graduate in Logistics Management. Below are presented some examples of such paid short courses related to logistics management that can be taken online, to find more opportunities consider searching them at ShortCourses or at AcademicCourses.

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Parade

AUGUST 5, 2019

For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire. However, training existing staff on how to use a new technology solution can consume a lot of time. To verify this, we always recommend you: Review their case studies. 3: Proven Track Record of Success.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman , which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is a LinkedIn Influencer. And the opening chapter in the book is an actual case study about a team meeting I attended where they would have the inventory “target of the month”.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

At the end, we also include an infographic to go along with the research from LNS, who is a provider of regular research on their blog. We will include the "Five Golden Metrics" from Bill Waddell, a lean manufacturing consultant as well as LNS's infographic from a study they conducted. We hope this post is helpful. . Total Cycle Time.

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Parade

AUGUST 5, 2019

For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire. However, training existing staff on how to use a new technology solution can consume a lot of time. To verify this, we always recommend you: Review their case studies. 3: Proven Track Record of Success.

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Parade

AUGUST 5, 2019

For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire. However, training existing staff on how to use a new technology solution can consume a lot of time. To verify this, we always recommend you: Review their case studies. Request a live demo. more loads booked.

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Parade

AUGUST 5, 2019

For example, if you double the throughput of your best broker reps, you can save yourself on making an additional hire. However, training existing staff on how to use a new technology solution can consume a lot of time. To verify this, we always recommend you: Review their case studies. Request a live demo. more loads booked.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) Doom and gloom you with facts and figures like how in 2018 the US produced 291.4 and many more uses.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) Doom and gloom you with facts and figures like how in 2018 the US produced 291.4 and many more uses.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Can you tell us how optimization came to play a role in this work?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 20, 2014

No matter how good your supply chain processes are, if the total time for a product to reach the customer is not reduced, you are losing out to your competitors. An essential part of that study is to understand the inefficiencies or wastes that are generated within that process. Generic SCM lean manufacturing operationalefficiency'

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. This post is the second in a series of “How to Spot Supplier Risk.”

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