Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Freight. In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . 5 Most Popular Blog Posts from the Logistics Category.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

There is a growing need to leverage sustainable freight transportation methods to help reduce carbon emissions and minimize damage to the planet. What is Intermodal Transportation? Intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 6, 2021

So, what’s the best strategy for building a book of business as a freight broker? Like most all other business activities, there are many different strategies for building your book of business as a freight broker. Here are three of the many strategies to consider when building a freight broker book of business.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. Today we will feature the 11 most popular blogs that fall into the business category by page view.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. This blog post delves into the intricacies of multi-tier supply chain analytics and optimization, exploring its significance, methodologies, benefits, and challenges.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 12, 2023

Packaging can be classified by function into two main categories: industrial packaging and commercial packaging. This blog will discuss the impact of industrial packaging on logistics and transport costs in the context of the IKEA case. Therefore, packaging is very important to transport costs. billion in 2022.

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CLX Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Since 2020, you’ve likely been bombarded with the news and effects of supply chain slowdowns throughout most every industry. One of the most effective methods of preventative, proactive planning for minimal shipping and supply chain interruptions is to implement a Transportation Management System (TMS).

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce transport capacities in the market. The driver shortage is affecting available transport capacities. Regularly since Q3 2017, many shipping companies have been confronted by transport scarcity – a problem they’ve never known before.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

This latest development will exacerbate the situation for companies in many industries, particularly those which are heavily reliant on energy resources. Even companies without a direct supplier connection in Russia or Ukraine will experience debilitating disruption across industries from energy to agriculture.

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Locus

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the dance of modern commerce, visibility in retail logistics is the spotlight that can guide your business to center stage. Here are five innovative strategies to transform this insight into higher profits. Enhanced retail logistics visibility is a formidable lever for profitability in the modern retail landscape.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

This becomes especially significant for the carbon footprint of companies in transportation, logistics and supply chains, including the added expenses associated with reefer during the warmer months. Increase your use of rail transport to lower costs One way to lower costs over the short- and long-term lies in the use of rail transportation.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2023

Governments, industry leaders, and consumers alike are calling for improvement in sustainability performance. Along the way, a lot of resources and raw materials are used, which produce greenhouse gasses that trap heat in the atmosphere and accelerate climate change. Are you using the best, greenest options for dunnage ?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. In many different industries, it can be difficult to secure the kind of operational data you need to make a real impact on your spending. Without hard data, you can’t take action.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These are only a handful of the amazing technology advancements that the logistics industry has experienced lately. Read also: Revolutionizing Retail: The Power of Micro-Fulfillment Centers What is the human factor in the logistics system? The human element in the logistics system is at the center of everything that is happening.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2023

But to enjoy the benefits of outsourcing, you must choose a partner who will meet your needs and maintain industry standards. A 3PL manages specific areas of the supply chain for a chemical shipper, for example, the chemical freight company that handles transportation. What is a 4PL?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2021

Regardless, the high costs of last mile logistics also make this particular aspect of transportation ripe for optimization. However, recent supply chain disruptions have taught industry leaders an inescapable truth. Because it’s in this area where using a storefront as a distribution center can make a difference.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Editor's Note: Todays blog is from Kristen Palmisano from The Center for Global Enterprise. In this blog, Kristen discusses how revenue growth is tied to digital supply chains. The Center for Global Enterprise releases new research suggesting revenue growth at the hand of improved digital supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

They all involve a degree of outsourcing transportation functions, whether that’s supply chain cybersecurity management or white glove services , and technically, all 4PLs and 5PLs exist as 3PLs too. Shippers should understand these layers of logistics and how each brings value to a logistics strategy.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Complex MOQs To learn about these different types of MOQs, check out the full, in-depth article on our ecommerce blog here. Check out our blog, Scheduled Delivery Pending, Awaiting Delivery Scan, and Other Tracking Statuses Explained , to learn more. There are three main MOQ types: 1.) Product Level MOQ 2.) Order Level MOQ 3.)

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

There are 230,000 small manufacturing companies in the United States alone, according to a new Infographic from The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Manufacturing Innovation Blog. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. With so many factors to consider, businesses in this industry may find it challenging to narrow down exactly where they should focus their time and money. Empty miles mean that a freight spends time on the road while not transporting any product.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. For mobile technology and transport, the theoretical tipping point is in our rearview mirror.

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LandLink

MAY 22, 2019

Walmart's Strategy One thing is clear. So what is Walmart's strategy for this same day service? Walmart is using a surprising strategy on free, next-day shipping that doesn't involve any of its 4,700 US stores. Instead, orders will be filled and shipped from 6 fulfillment centers across the U.S.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2021

Due to lean inventory strategies, many manufacturers only keep 15-30 days of inventory on hand. Eight years ago, on the heels of Superstorm Sandy, we published a blog post on how major disruptions serve as grim reminders that supply chain resiliency and scenario planning need to be a top priority.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. Intro Email Newsletters News Sites Social Media Influencers Blogs Unexpected Places. Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. Transport Topics. Ti Logistics Briefing. joc_updates.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Collaborative analytics resources to inform conversations. Transportation only provides a partial picture of an industry. Viewing transportation networks with multi-angled metrics goes a long way to reducing costs. Multi-angled views like distribution center wait times help to avoid surprises. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Carriers simply need to know where to send trucks and the proper freight rating or pricing strategies to use.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Despite long-term contracts and fixed rates, shippers are seeing orders refused by carriers that have reliably transported their freight in the past.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

We write to five main categories on the Cerasis blog: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Each of these five include several sub categories for more specific articles, such as the TMS category under Transportation Management. Read the Full article here. .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. However, the industry stands on the verge of a rate-hike cliff. What’s Driving the Trucking Rates Increase? Driver Expenses.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

As a matter of fact, Microsoft has one of the best logistics structures in the world, with much of its fulfillment and distribution actually piggybacking on the resources of hardware developers. YOU ARE PAYING FOR MULTIPLE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. YOU ARE USING MANUAL INVENTORY CONTROL STRATEGIES. In short, you can always improve.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. Rewind to 2021!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy. Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. And it’s no secret that technology is fueling that speed.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2016

Logistics providers must leverage the power of inter-management and team collaboration to continue growth in an industry that’s under a great deal of stress. In other words, analytics give rise to business intelligence tools, as discussed in a previous blog post, “ Transportation Business Intelligence. According to Joel L.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. At the end, we also include an infographic to go along with the research from LNS, who is a provider of regular research on their blog.

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