Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success. Read The Logistics Blog®

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Patrick O'Rahilly, Founder and CEO of FactoryFix.com. Patrick gives us some insight into workplace efficiency and how to reduce waste. . Targeting Workplace Efficiency and Reducing Waste . Lean manufacturing surrounds two factors: workplace efficiency and wasteful processes.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

In contrast, a sustainable supply chain embraces circularity, emphasizing resource conservation principles, waste reduction, and closed-loop systems. Sustainable supply chains that reduce waste often reduce costs and surplus through better record keeping, refined sourcing practices, and decreased waste disposal.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

How Parade is Helping Brokerages Never Waste a Quote Again Rolled out just last week, Parade has a new feature that allows customers to capitalize on past quotes that they didn’t use for whatever reason to find new capacity and open the door to building relationships with new carriers. They’re tossed aside and never thought about again.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

How Parade is Helping Brokerages Never Waste a Quote Again Rolled out just last week, Parade has a new feature that allows customers to capitalize on past quotes that they didn’t use for whatever reason to find new capacity and open the door to building relationships with new carriers. They’re tossed aside and never thought about again.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory.

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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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Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But logistics is a tricky industry and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. We’ve put together the 3 most common ways to waste money when it comes to freight shipping and what your business can do to stay ahead of the game. One of the most common ways to waste money is billing adjustments. Bad Packaging.

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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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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

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Lean manufacturing is a production process that is based on maximizing productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within the manufacturing operation. What is lean manufacturing?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

This means faster deliveries, lower costs, and less wasted space for everyone involved. They act as a matchmaking service, connecting retailers and brokers with the best carriers in their area based on real-time capacity on box trucks.

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Compactor Management Company

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Keeping your home spotless and attractive necessitates the removal of all forms of garbage, including food and garden waste. Contact your trash collection business or municipal waste management authority and request that another driver come and pick up your trash on the same day. But what to do if you miss trash day?

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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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Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

In a recent blog post, we discussed the environmental cost of ecommerce and ways to offset it. Yet, according to the EPA, 28% of municipal solid waste is containers and packaging materials. of the 35 million tons of plastic waste were recycled in 2018. According to the EPA, only 8.7% Where to Start?

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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. Overproduction can lead to excess inventory, which often goes to waste if not promptly sold, incurring economic losses for all stakeholders involved.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Understanding Transportation Strategy The Impact Your Strategy has on Business Profitability Optimizing Your Strategy for Profitability Whether you’re a small local retailer or a multinational corporation, how you move goods from point A to point B can significantly impact your bottom line.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Challenges and solutions in floral logistics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Re-use waste – recover waste for reuse and recycling into other products. Inventory Management Excess stock is one waste companies can avoid, but if some stock has an expiry date, it is important to make sure the items are used in time.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In my previous blog, on this topic, I referred to “The Machine that Changed the World” and took some insights from the book by the same name which was based upon the first “study” of Lean. Unfortunately, automation can result in massive waste built into the factory if it is not removed up front.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

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

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This includes not only energy efficiency but also how to reduce waste. Fabricated metal manufacturers have to find the right balance between increasing production to meet customer demand, optimizing capacity, improving throughput, cutting costs and reducing waste.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how manufacturers can leverage this technology to achieve data-driven success. This can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes. However, to realize these benefits, businesses must be strategic in their implementation and use of BI solutions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

The data can be used to provide visibility into how to measure and reduce waste and carbon emissions, optimize processes to be more energy efficient, and monitor plant machinery for energy waste. appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. What is ESG The ESG areas cover these issues. The post What is ESG reporting and how can an ERP help?

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore how sustainable inventory management can not only boost your business but also contribute positively to the environment. Relying on spreadsheets and outdated systems often leads to errors, overordering, and excessive transportation, resulting in increased waste and higher carbon emissions.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

In this blog post, it will explored how implementing innovative logistics solutions within universities can lead to significant improvements in resource management, cost savings, and overall sustainability, drawing on academic research, statistical data, and real-world success stories.

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Compactor Management Company

JUNE 2, 2023

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in 2018, about 17 million tons of textile waste was generated, accounting for 5.8% of the total municipal solid waste (MSW) generated that year. However, this incessant consumption has resulted in a substantial increase in waste, with detrimental effects on our environment.

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Locus

JUNE 7, 2023

This blog explores the concept of vehicle idling in last-mile delivery, its consequences, and why it demands our attention. Last-mile delivery is driven by movement and every pause in movement is a period of productivity wasted. Idling vehicles consume fuel without any productive output, resulting in wasted energy resources.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Traditional manufacturing favored long production runs of the same product because retooling machines to produce different products could cost time and resources, and waste capacity. Flexible manufacturing reduces waste because what is produced is what is ordered.

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Freightera

JUNE 14, 2023

The standard pallet dimensions allow for efficient stacking and packing, minimizing wasted space in trucks or containers. Minimized Packaging Waste One of the notable environmental benefits of pallet shipping is the reduction in packaging waste. Pallet shipping plays a crucial role in streamlining logistics processes.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Efficiency determines success To gain a competitive advantage, manufacturers must be agile enough to respond to market demands at all levels of production without increasing costs or waste and sacrificing their efficiency. For peak efficiency, manufacturing resources need to be deployed without wasting resources.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

In a manufacturing business, measuring ESG standards comes down to tracking internal and external Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance standards: Environmental practices look at the resources a manufacturer uses, the waste it produces, and the resulting consequences of those activities on the planet.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

With the skyrocketing online shopping demands due to COVID-19, eye-catching plastic packaging waste has unfortunately become a serious environmental issue which has become a rising concern among consumers in recent years. . Producing little to zero environmental waste . Made with recycled or biodegradable material . Plant fibers

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. As businesses set specific climate goals, they will naturally lean on their transportation providers to minimize waste. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation.

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Kuebix

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Continuous improvement programs are important for reducing waste within your transportation processes – and overall business environment. With rising freight rates, lack of capacity, and the driver shortage, transportation operations must create strategies to eliminate waste, while lowering costs and boosting efficiencies.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

Actions could include reducing carbon footprints, implementing waste reduction measures, pursuing energy-efficient operations, and promoting a circular economy that prioritizes recycling and repurposing. Source raw materials from companies committed to sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy sources or minimizing waste.

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