Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

This year, BlueGrace Logistics held their National Conference at the beautiful SandPearl resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. To no surprise, the conference was jam packed with fantastic speakers including Don Hutson, Alex Sheen and Brian Holloway. Everyone enjoyed learning experiences, lunches and a reception back at headquarters.

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Conference Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Presentation 48

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 126

GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

There were 10% fewer manufacturers in 2011 than in 2008—a record low since 1977, when the Census Bureau started collecting Business Dynamics data. Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative Founder and President, offered insights to economic developers at the 2013 IEDC conference , including some of the points listed below.

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 97

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

At the Seeq Conneqt conference Brent Railey gave an fascinating presentation on the importance of tackling cultural issues when implementing innovative technology. Mr. Railey is the manager of data science at CPChem. CPChem was able to use Seeq to make faster data-based decisions. Many decisions were not data-driven.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 17

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Leviton selected a vendor managed inventory solution from VMI specialist Datalliance as a tool to help them run their business more effectively and giving them a competitive edge by creating a collaborative working relationship with key trading partners. Data entry errors are greatly reduced due to computer to computer communications.

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Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Inventory 94

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2018

In a further example of Android-based ‘micro-applications’, another customer’s requirement for vehicle data capture had outgrown the capabilities of a simple yard scanner, and so was supplemented by paper-based data capture, recorded on a batch basis. Many brands are moving in this direction.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software 28

The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. Another trend is learning how to deal with the avalanche of data that supply chain managers have at their fingertips. But hard skills must be coupled with soft skills.

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