Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Collaboration has always been seen as the stepchild at the logistics dinner table. It's nice to have around, but no one really wants to think about what collaboration means for the company. After all, how can two competitors collaborate without compromising the information and structure of each company?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 18, 2023

By actively involving stakeholders in decision-making processes and addressing their concerns, companies can foster trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. Engaged stakeholders, including customers, investors, employees, suppliers, and local communities, contribute to the success and resilience of the business.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Collaborative partnerships. Stay nimble and adaptable by constantly monitoring the trends and sentiments revealed by the index. Embrace flexibility in supply chain management to respond swiftly to changing market dynamics and customer demands.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 1, 2021

A recent Harvard Business Review study shows that women in leadership tend to shape better outcomes during times of crisis. Trinity Logistics recently participated in the Women in Trucking Webinar to discuss how women in leadership have paved the way for positive results during the pandemic. Check out our WIT webinar.

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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. Enable collaboration through real-time communication within similar time zones. What is Nearshoring and Friendshoring?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Case Study. These 3PL s and cold storage providers have collaborated on all facets of their operations to achieve full visibility, complete forecasting, end-to-end leverage and the ultimate in sustainability.” . BlueGrace Recognized as Dominant Provider Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5. Collaboration With Key Stakeholders An essential part of digital transformation is to align partners and key stakeholders within the value chain to the same strategy. Creating a new culture within the company that is aligned to create an exceptional customer experience is key to success.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. In turn, the chosen MLP must be prepared to assist with methods to capture the data, be familiar with internal systems, provide options and work collaboratively with the company’s teams. Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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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. When a third party logistics company is in place to lead and execute optimized transportation management, there are quantifiable benefits.

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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. Infographic: The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management.

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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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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country. We organized webinars, we created movies, implemented a communication plan early on, and set up a help desk. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool.

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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. Most of them, however, never left our shores.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How Logistics Powers Super Bowl Food Favorites Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 6, 2024 What’s a Super Bowl Sunday party without the quintessential foods that accompany it?

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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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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country. We organized webinars, we created movies, implemented a communication plan early on, and set up a help desk. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool.

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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

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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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country. We organized webinars, we created movies, implemented a communication plan early on, and set up a help desk. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Among the most discussed catalysts for the next approaching transportation capacity crunch, we have to look at collaboration between all the players in the myriad of logistics layers. In fact, recent studies have shown that only about 35 percent of shippers are using TMS to manage their operations. Read the full article here. .

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Shipchain

JUNE 27, 2019

Can you share some feedback outside companies had on the recent webinar? People are finally starting to get more comfortable with the idea of blockchain, but there’s still a technology hurdle to overcome for many – a recent study by SupplyChain247 found that 25% of shippers still have no TMS or software, and are doing manual processes.

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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

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. Mobile technology has been embraced by many industries, from healthcare to transportation , but manufacturing has been slow to recognize the benefits of the technology.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

These meetings tend to go very smoothly now because we can study the data to make better decisions. . You can see demand, capacity and inventory in a single view. It facilitates ease of collaboration and uses powerful, embedded Prescriptive Analytics for scenario modeling. Download our Boon Edam case study. Related resources.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

These meetings tend to go very smoothly now because we can study the data to make better decisions. . It facilitates ease of collaboration and uses powerful, embedded Prescriptive Analytics for scenario modeling. Download our Boon Edam case study. Watch our recent webinar on S&OP to learn more. Related resources.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Additionally, shippers are now seeing transportation management solutions both internally or those provided by a logistics services provide such as a 3PL less as a commodity and more of a collaborative relationship between themselves and carriers and as well as third party logistics services providers. 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 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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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. And if by chance, you’ve found great suppliers you realize how hard it was to find them. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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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. Change Maker.

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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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