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Uncertain US Shippers Shifting Freight, Altering Inventory Strategies

Blue Grace Logistics

Retailers and wholesalers are trying to put the brakes on that shift, changing inventory and transportation strategies to minimize costs and slow down rather than speed up supply chains, according to BlueGrace Logistics, which produces a quarterly LogisticsConfidence Index (LCI). months to clear inventory. 31 earnings call.

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Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking, Freight Demand

Blue Grace Logistics

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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Revolutionize Your 3PL Warehouse Marketing: Strategies to Attract and Retain Customers

Camelot 3PL Software

To stay competitive in this dynamic industry, 3PL warehouses need innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones. In this blog, we’ll explore some creative marketing ideas to help your 3PL warehouse stand out and thrive in a competitive market.

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LLMs, Optimization and Automation: Supply Chain’s Defenses Against Market Swings

Blue Grace Logistics

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. This enables 3PLs to optimize inventory levels, reducing the risk of overstocking or understocking, even in uncertain economic times.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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What Inventory, Order Volumes Could Mean for Holiday Freight

Blue Grace Logistics

These survey results make up the quarterly BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index, which measures anticipated logistics industry expansion or contraction based on revenue forecasts, inventory levels and order volumes. Although more shippers anticipate revenue fluctuations negatively affecting inventory in Q4 (16.4

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Signs of Confidence Amidst

Blue Grace Logistics

Key findings shed light on the intricate interplay between revenue, inventory, and orders that impact the delicate balance between managing supply chains and meeting consumer and business demands. Rising Confidence in Inventory Rebuilding A notable upswing in confidence signals inventory rebuilding at some level.