Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Logistics Blog®. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers shared their thoughts about shipping and consumer demand in our survey. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series today highlighting supply chain blog posts. On the Cerasis blog, our goal is to offer tips, news, best practices, and trends so you, the reader, find a lot of value in our expertise. Most Popular Supply Chain Blog Posts from the Cerasis Blog for 2015 So Far.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Getting the raw materials needed to maintain production is one of the most important parts of the whole supply chain. If raw materials are unavailable, all subsequent processes are affected, which may result in increased costs to consumers and the respective companies as well. Increase Lead Time for Carriers Wherever Possible.

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WorkWave

MARCH 31, 2023

Types You can use many different types of referrals as part of your reputation management strategy. Tips and Strategies Customers are more likely to participate in referrals if they are satisfied with your product. Reviews Reviews represent another major reputation management strategy. Blog posts can be another type of review.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2014, and over 200,000 page views on those posts alone. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. Today we will feature the 11 most popular blogs that fall into the business category by page view.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Companies that have streamlined their supply chains experience a 15% reduction in supply chain costs, maintain inventory holdings below 50%, and achieve cash-to-cash cycles that are three times faster. [1] Knowledge pulls in specific rate structures and data points to determine how to save costs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers. Securing the supply of raw materials to keep the business going should be the highest priority.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

Yesterday we had said we concluded our most popular blog posts by category for the blog posts written from our major categories for 2014. We featured out of our 200 plus blog posts in 2014, over 50 blog posts in the manufacturing category. Top 11 thru 20 Most Popular Manufacturing Blog Posts of 2014.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Supply chain management (SCM) systems help businesses to manage the flow of goods and services right from the sourcing of raw materials, to delivering finished goods to the customer. SCM solutions provide oversight of materials and products, and their associated data, as they move through the supply chain from supplier to consumer.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages. Skilled Labor Shortage. According to U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Look no further that the blog of the Whitehouse Council of Economic Advisors for commentary on the connection between supply chains and inflation. Also, it is interesting that supply chain is at the center of the discussion, rather than oil prices or monetary expansion as has been the case when past inflationary periods are discussed.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Here are some ideas: Add colorful, brand-friendly crinkle paper Include packaging inserts as a way to announce new products or provide discounts on future purchases Invest in branded packaging Use eco-friendly packaging to show customers you care Write a short and sweet thank you note with every purchase. Free & Fast Shipping.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you are a finance professional in a manufacturing business, your main goals are to reduce risk, improve profitability, and maintain high levels of compliance. With automatic updates to your latest ERP system data, your reports are always accurate and current, reducing errors.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 4, 2022

Inventory takes many forms, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. On the supply side, constraints such as large manufacturing batch sizes and supplier delivery lead time force organisations to hold some raw materials or components in stock so that products can be delivered to customers. Survey findings. Survey are clear.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

They involve the movement and management of goods and materials, but their directions and specific functions differ from each other. Inbound logistics refers to the activities involved in receiving, storing, and distributing raw materials, components, and other inputs needed for production or further processing within a company.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

survey , 57% of manufacturing CFOs agree that proficiency and knowledge to create an effective plan to operationalize and transition the business into a digitalized and automated manufacturer is the most critical factor globally. ERP allows CFOs to identify potential efficiencies, enabling costs to be reduced across the organization.

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3PL Links

APRIL 26, 2023

Transportation systems around the world are under severe strain as a result of a scarcity of diesel and drivers, as well as a shortage of raw materials, growing inflation, and the conflict in Ukraine. Nevertheless, with in following quarter, this strategy will need to be carried a step beyond.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As an asset on a company’s balance sheet, reduced inventory results in a higher return on assets. In a recent survey , 40% of respondents mentioned rising inventory costs as a top business risk. So if inventory costs money and negatively impacts cash flow, why not just reduce it?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

According to a March survey conducted by the Institute for Supply Chain Management, nearly 75% of U.S. These new considerations extend from raw materials to finished goods. Especially when that disruption has the ability to affect the entire world. Nearly 75% of U.S. Yet 68% of product disruptions are a result of poor demand signaling.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

This means that the industry is reliant on bringing in specific raw materials and because of this ‘hands-on’ approach, the industry has become increasingly susceptible to supply chain disruptions. The issue is to find ways to increase agility, reduce risk, and innovate faster.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In a 2020 SYSPRO survey it showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Where your business has identified the need to develop a digital strategy, but execution is on project basis. What does my change management strategy include?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. You always want to have the appropriate amount of raw materials so you can deliver customers’ orders on time.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. Recently, there’s been an increased demand for temperature-sensitive drugs (think covid vaccines and biologics), rising demand for better food quality, a surging need to reduce food waste, and growing demand for generic drugs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Packaging inflation is clearly part of a larger inflationary trend that has created headaches for shippers also facing higher costs for raw materials, labor, contract manufacturing and freight.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules. workers in 2023.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

You can’t make everybody happy, but there are plenty of things you can do to reduce frustration and friction in the shopping process. Offer Free or Discounted Shipping – Sticker shock at seeing the total price is the reason cited for 48% of abandoned carts. Some may think your prices are too high, or balk when shipping costs are added.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Tying too much money into stock can impact cash flow and reduce spending in other areas of a company that promotes growth. Monitoring the storage efficiency closely can save customers money. Material handling is anything that happens to a product while it is stored in the warehouse. Please take this 4-minute survey.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 30, 2019

About two weeks ago, I thought it would be a good idea to send out a research “blast” survey to LM readers about the Federal Government shutdown, which was in its third week at that time. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review. Contact Jeff Berman.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

While big discounts will dominate the market and livestream stars will grace the screens, a shift in priorities that encourage eco-friendly consumption and support vulnerable communities will be seen. Everything from raw material sourcing, to production to the impact of logistics and supply chain of the said product on the environment.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

We hope you continue to enjoy our blog posts as we are now proud to announce over 20,000 blog subscribers and over 100,000 monthly visits! . We hope you have been able to learn a few things from the 232 blogs published in 2015. Without further ado, here are the top 10 supply chain articles by most read from the Cerasis blog: 10.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

Transportation cost is incurred for a business to transport finished products, raw materials, and employees. A recent Insider Intelligence survey confirms this by stating that last-mile delivery contributes to more than 53% of shipping costs. Join us as we delve into the world of transport cost management.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

Transportation cost is incurred for a business to transport finished products, raw materials, and employees. A recent Insider Intelligence survey confirms this by stating that last-mile delivery contributes to more than 53% of shipping costs. Join us as we delve into the world of transport cost management.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

According to a recent survey based report it is come to know that 3D technology will allow the manufacturer to double the mass production level. It will also reduce the shipment costs as a local manufacturer will no need to bring material from other countries. Reduce Crime. More Customized Products.

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