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InFocus: Why Supply Chain Optimization is Key to Success for FMCGs

Locus

To throw light on the issue, Locus recently hosted a webinar featuring Ali Aarafat, Regional Director, SEA, Locus, and Wahyu K. Key takeaways from the Avian webinar Supply chain challenges for FMCGs : FMCGs often encounter various obstacles in their supply chain, particularly in the final mile.

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Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

Current analytics gives logistics providers a sort of “rearview mirror” approach, allowing practitioners to make observations from a specified data set and then recommendations going forward. And so, the next step will involve finding methods to predict what’s going to happen in the future before it actually does, using historical data.

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Navigating the Produce Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Sorting, Packaging, and Cooling: Immediately after harvesting, the time sensitive journey to final consumer becomes a race against the clock. Produce is sorted by size, appearance, and quality to remove damaged or subpar items. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.

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Cargo Chat: BlueGrace Execs Talk Nearshoring

Blue Grace Logistics

Because most of these companies, their first step will be to build some sort of factory, some sort of distribution center in Mexico that would bring their supply chain closer to the U.S. “Nearshoring has the potential to boost the growth of Mexican manufacturing exports to the U.S., trillion economy.

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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

Provenance cites a case study with major British grocer The Co-Op: “ Provenance linked together data from the farm, factory, Co-op depot and retail branches, building a digital history that store colleagues, the food team, and shoppers can all access. Blockchain in supply chain changes that.

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How to Prepare an Efficient LTL Transportation Budget

Blue Grace Logistics

Case Study. That puts you on the map as to what sort of price points you’re playing in. How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Adam Blankenship. Creating an efficient LTL transportation budget drives business success and customer satisfaction.

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Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Fight Against a Volatile Economy

Blue Grace Logistics

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.