AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

How the right production schedule enables fast, profitable decision making at Nampak. As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. Paul, why is production scheduling crucial for Nampak glass?

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Optimized production scheduling enables fast, profitable decision making at Nampak. As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. Paul, why is production scheduling crucial for Nampak glass?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

Coca-Cola Coca-Cola is committed to rethinking how products get to consumers, including what kind of packaging is used and whether a package is needed at all. Target Target plans to make 100% of its private label products environmentally sustainable by designing items that are more durable, and eliminate waste and encourage reuse by 2040.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Case Study. Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Seek a provider who can meet your temperature controlled capacity needs in tight seasonal markets like produce season, and provides qualified drivers trained in handling ambient products.

Resource Reduction 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Dana Ricksecker - March 21, 2023 A stressed supply chain is making businesses reconsider alternatives. Two strategies that have become more common to hear about are nearshoring and friendshoring.

Cost Reduction 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Consider inflation and the rising costs of production and manufacturing: Almost everything, whether the transportation of fuel, raw materials, or workers, has caused shippers to lean on logistics professionals to provide contextual data on how all those variables are affecting their own customer base.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. “We Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal.

Inventory Reduction 97

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy so that inventory arrives in sufficient time to meet demand, and to ensure your products are always in stock during the holiday season.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. What will 2023 bring for the economy of durable goods?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 18, 2023 October is Sustainability Month, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

Resource Reduction 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. Shelves ran bare of common products like toilet paper that we use in our everyday lives. This magnified the bullwhip effect which made it even more challenging for manufacturers to plan production runs while dealing with labor and material shortages. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2017

But the future holds a new era where artificial intelligence in manufacturing will come up with its own designs, its own ideas, its own products. By implementing sensors, data of all types can be utilized, making products become even services as well. Until now all our tools were passive: we told them what to do and they did it.

Cost Reduction 74

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Spreadsheets are great for personal productivity and they tend to work well for the individual that builds them, but what happens when you work in a team of 70 people? Perhaps most importantly, changing your strategy is nearly impossible. Nampak was able to build a production planning system in less than 6 months.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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).

Inventory Reduction 62

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Spreadsheets are great for personal productivity and they tend to work well for the individual that builds them, but what happens when you work in a team of 70 people? Perhaps most importantly, changing your strategy is nearly impossible. Nampak was able to build a production planning system in less than 6 months.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable can be defined as: A container or pallet that is reused at least three times to transport or contain the same products, parts or goods. During the lifecycle of the packaging, it is repeatedly reused, inspected and repaired for return to the supply chain. The Evidence.

Material Savings 56

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 91

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. Shippers have choices when creating their LTL strategy and selecting providers. Additional critical factors for these businesses included: Allows for productivity and efficiency gains through automation, integration, and system usability. Shippers Navigating an Evolving LTL Marketplace Show Submenu Resources.

Material Savings 62

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

Product Categories. Case Studies. |. A very brief meeting with him as Expo Theater was closing and we agreed to do a joint webinar along with him. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

Big data enables manufacturers to forecast demand for their products and better determine how to allocate their resources. For instance, Tata Consultancy Services describes a case study of a $2 billion manufacturing company that creates most of its revenue by making products to order. Let us know in the comments below!

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