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. What is Friendshoring?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy There are several steps to consider defining a successful digital transformation strategy: 1. The Customer Is King Digital transformation is all about the customer. Agility is key when choosing the right technologies to work with; the right mindset is a must.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Case Study. We cater to LTL and Truckload supply chain strategies using best in class technology and procurement capabilities, always looking to add value regardless of market conditions,” said Bobby Harris, Founder and CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. BlueGrace Recognized as Dominant Provider Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Compelled—and enabled–by the digital transformation of business , you might be spending much less time on administrative tasks and be able to focus on more strategic internal and external collaboration. Enter The Future of Procurement , an Oxford Economics study. You might be part of a smaller team performing only core functions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2015

With a logistics company streamlining and studying the entire process, lower costs for shipping and storage are common. With a solid communication strategy in place, it is easier for businesses to find problems in the delivery system. A reduction in product breakage because of a lack of proper packaging is also a measurable benefit.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. imports from China grew from about $45 billion per year in 1995 to more than $280 billion per year in 2006.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

But the main goal of these technologies will be to enable 3PL companies to connect, collaborate and engage with their clients seamlessly in order to improve the speed and quality of service. The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

In fact, approximately 73 percent of surveyed manufacturers plan to continue investing in supply chain mobility, asserts a Deloitte study. Yet, this does not even scratch the surface of how mobile-enabled devices (smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches ) are shaping manufacturing. Mobile Devices and Employees in Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Location of factories is fundamental strategy. Most of them, however, never left our shores.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

In short, this survey is saying, among many other studies and reports, that those shippers who partner/outsource to a 3PL are staying competitive because the shipper is able to bring on immediate expertise through the use of a 3PL and the shipper then is able to compete and stay on top of all the latest changes in logistics capability.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Millennials also favor open work environments where flexibility and collaboration are the modes of operating.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In fact, we will release next week our first e-book of 2016 (of a monthly series of e-books) which will highlight several areas for shippers to focus on in order to create an effective transportation and logistics management strategy. . We hope you find the following top 10 transportation articles from 2015 educational and helpful!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. According to Gartner, Inc., there will be nearly 26 billion devices on the Internet of Things by 2020.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

A recent study by tech leader CDW revealed that 80% of all employees now bring a smartphone to work – and most use one or more apps to improve productivity and performance. By incorporating mobile apps into the MOM strategy. Let us know in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2016

When thinking about how robots are taking on new responsibilities, manufacturers must consider how human workers and robots must form a greater collaborative effort. Robotic Collaboration Will Become Greater, Not Omnipotent. Look at how much collaborative robotics will continue to grow in this infographic , created by Rethink Robotics.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

10 Considerations in a Transportation Management Solutions Strategy & 6 Steps to Create One : Transportation management solutions are no longer just about moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. However, market forces such as higher fuel costs and decreased capacity work to undermine these goals. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute have collaborated over the years to develop studies that examine the public perception of manufacturing, the skills gap in manufacturing and women in manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

Communication and Collaboration is the Backbone of 3PL Trends. In tandem with major trends occurring in manufacturing and logistics throughout the globe, communication and collaboration will take center stage in the 3PL trends between shippers and their partners in 2018. Download White Paper. But, technology is not enough.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

For the Supply Chain , technology & operations posts were the most popular as well as a focus on collaboration with suppliers and a focus on customer service. Whether driven by reducing costs or by new business strategies, rethinking your distribution network optimization has become more important than ever.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2014

However, it goes deeper to unveil how to best go about understanding the data by further collaborating and putting trust into your internal and external business relationships. Did you ever notice when you read an article, or study a report, that the numbers are always very logical and get right to the point? It’s a great read!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

Supply chain leaders can work in any industry as long as they know their stuff, but this does mean that a change of employer can require some in-depth study , especially if the market is unfamiliar. Collaboration: Secondly, you will need to be able to foster collaboration, a critical element in any modern supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Delivery experience drives customer retention, and it is driving reference and many studies and numbers about it. Where did you grow up in India, and where did you study? If you guys are there and the readers, we are going to meet you guys there but otherwise, we run a lot of webinars and sessions. It is commerce.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

A new Accenture manufacturing and skills study, completed in collaboration with The Manufacturing Institute, looks at the skills shortage in the US manufacturing industry and what actions manufacturing companies can take to address how this lack of talent pool of skills for manufacturing jobs impedes growth. R ead the Full Blog Post.

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