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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

Logistics Viewpoints

A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. Below are some transportation strategies for success for suppliers of TMS, TES, and MTS. The last mile is the most difficult and most expensive part of the supply chain journey. Look to the Cloud. Invest in Last Mile.

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Case Study – INX

Blue Grace Logistics

Case Study INX International Ink Co. & Watch this case study video and hear from the company’s leaders and transportation management experts as they delve into the journey, the challenges they faced, and the outcomes achieved through utilizing BlueGrace’s Managed Logistics™ program. INX International Ink Co.

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Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses: 6 Steps to Building the Perfect Marketing Strategy 

GoShip Blog

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Reduce Your eCommerce Fulfillment Costs: An A – Z Guide

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Unfortunately, eCommerce fulfillment costs are growing even faster at 18.8%, according to a recent study issued by Armstrong & Associates. We’re logisticians here, not accountants, but we’re pretty sure that when expenses grow faster than revenue, that’s a bad thing. The only answer is to attack the expense line.

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Reshoring – The Future of Supply Chains

Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast

Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expensive and time-consuming transportation. How to reduce risk. How reshoring can help with disruptions. Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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Omnichannel Strategies Are Crucial For Retail And Shippers

Blue Grace Logistics

Over the last decade, ever since social media and the IoT became common-place mediums, there has been a change in marketing tools and strategies. A more streamlined communication is provided by omnichannel strategies. In-store visits were drastically reduced during the pandemic. What does the future hold for physical retail?