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Signs of Q1 optimism are seen in BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index

Blue Grace Logistics

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

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What Inventory, Order Volumes Could Mean for Holiday Freight

Blue Grace Logistics

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 or Mexico in 2023, according to a recent survey from software technology vendor Capterra. This is a slight jump from 61.7

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The role of inventory management and inventory optimization in ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In a recent survey , 40% of respondents mentioned rising inventory costs as a top business risk. The post The role of inventory management and inventory optimization in ERP appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Physical space used by stock comes at a cost – inventory ties up cash and working capital which could be better deployed elsewhere.

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Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead

Blue Grace Logistics

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.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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How manufacturers and distributors can use ERP to gain control across the supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors need to make sure the right goods and materials are in the right place at the right time, budgeted for appropriately, and replenished as needed. The post How manufacturers and distributors can use ERP to gain control across the supply chain appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. The 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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Turning Supply Chain Data into Business Intelligence

3PL Insights

Most companies benefit from a high turn rate—which indicates that sales are strong, and stock is replenished quickly. Please take this 4-minute survey. The turn rate is an important metric for measuring inventory management and sales. In general, a low turn rate indicates low sales or over-production of stock.

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