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

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world. How Are Mother’s Day Flowers Shipped?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Case Study. Follow these tips to ensure your temperature controlled freight delivers onetime and unblemished: Use a certified cold chain provider that has experience in transporting sensitive products such as fresh produce. Food Chain Digest Names 2022 Top Food Chain Providers Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. of domestic freight transportation, including raw materials for manufacturing, finished manufacturing, and retail goods. Grocery stores would struggle to keep products in stock and materials like medical supplies and gas would be in short supply if truck drivers stopped transporting these essentials. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. . On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. As a shipper in today’s growing market, there are many advantages to shifting to the use of transportation EDI with your transportation providers or 3PLs. EDI isn’t a new technology in and of itself.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Case Study. Inbound Logistics ‘ Top 100 3PL Provider’s list serves as a qualitative assessment of service providers the publication feels are best equipped to meet and surpass its audience’s evolving outsourcing needs. With nine offices located strategically in major transportation hubs across the U.S., Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Case Study. This has already led to companies like Hershey’s predicting it would be tough to fully meet consumer demand this year and may run out of candy. Chocolate should be transported with temperature-controlled equipment between 55F and 65F. Unwrapping the Supply Chain of Halloween 2022 Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation. Transportation: Produce often travels long distances to reach consumers. The primary modes of transport include trucks, ships, and planes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Case Study. Alternative transportation options haven’t helped, as restrictions on air travel continue to limit freight capacity on passenger airlines. Will Passage of the CHIPS Act Resolve Supply Chain Issues? Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. August 30, 2022.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. It can ensure the business’s survival, enabling channels and capabilities to meet the new customer expectation and endure future crises.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Transportation rates have been rising over the last couple of years due to factors like the driver shortage, lack of equipment, a capacity crunch, and rising fuel costs. Leveraging a transportation management system (TMS) enables shippers to manage their shipping and other related tasks. The Logistics Blog®.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

While some facilities in Mexico do transport goods by barge to Galveston, the vast majority move from Mexico by truck or train and nearshoring will provide relief to those ports of the West Coast that had weekslong logjams during the height of Covid-related shutdowns. How will you and can you support us?” Schara said.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. . On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. We call this a hybrid managed transportation model. Transportation Management System Benefits.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The report explores the benefits of investing in people, demonstrates the importance of human capital for meeting business objectives, and outlines industry best practices in training and development. The study found that effective use of profiles and competencies provides a common language to describe talent throughout the organization.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Shippers and 3PLs can select the best rates from a range of carriers to meet their needs. Be satisfied that the system meets a company’s requirements across all types of freight. Transportation Management Software Systems (TMS) reduces overall hard and soft costs of transportation. Go with TMS Integration.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Make no mistake, the value delivered by successful projects is significant, but very few companies ever come close to meeting this goal. In fact, according to one Gartner report*, up to 70% of BI projects fail to meet end-user expectations. Data Analytics in the Cloud.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing. We will include the "Five Golden Metrics" from Bill Waddell, a lean manufacturing consultant as well as LNS's infographic from a study they conducted.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Excessive time-to-market delays due to overseas transportation issues are eliminated. 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S.

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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. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Now, this might not seem like much of a change for manufacturers, but how does a manufacturer expect to meet the expectations of every customer by creating a build to stock warehouse? Webinar - Top 5 Enterprise Mobility Apps for Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution from Indusa Technical Corp.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2016

a chart from a TATA communications study of why manufacturers are using more advanced analytics: Accessing Data Is Becoming Easier. Consequently, the use of cloud-based technologies could be applied to this example to generate a means of reorganization to current manufacturing processes to better meet consumer demands.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2023

“Southeastern Freight Lines and Old Dominion Freight Lines have consistently demonstrated their dedication to providing top-notch transportation solutions and going above and beyond to meet our customers’ needs,” said Bobby Harris, CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Plus, you’ll be doing a lot of research work during the studies. The studies are interesting, too. He loves to write, learn new things, and meet new outgoing people. If you pick logistics as your major, you’ll get in-depth understanding of the supply chain. That’s a good thing. It’s a challenge worth facing!

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

For shippers, the obvious benefit of logistics providers as 4PLs and collaboration is addressing the demand for reduced costs of shipping, concerns over the driver shortage , and the need to improve existing fleet and compliance measures to meet changes in regulatory requirements. Chart from Capgemini 2014 3PL Study.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Failing to meet perfect order fulfillment can lead to catastrophic costs for your business. A Gartner/AMR study shows that retailers typically pay anywhere between $585 and $1,000 per vendor in supply management costs. If you are regularly turning out perfect order fulfillment, this could be a worthwhile investment.

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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? It’s estimated that Americans consume over 1.4

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. More than 70% of shipper survey respondents are currently both replenishing inventory and trying to meet demand. Not a single company said it has increased its transportation spend due to network congestion, confirming that shippers are passing these costs on to consumers instead of absorbing them. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Whether you call it a transportation management system, TMS, or transport management system, we have you covered on the State of TMS in our first post , the 4 key process enablers in the second post , and in today’s post we will cover what the future holds for transport management systems. What are you seeing in the space?

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

These statistics underscore the significance of efficient and timely last-mile tracking for businesses to meet customer expectations and gain a competitive edge in the market. Watch this webinar to deliver exceptional customer experiences! Watch the Webinar What is last-mile tracking? What makes last-mile tracking a challenge?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

Case Studies. |. We had our speaking session on our solution on Pipeline asset Integrity Management and some IBM meetings as well. Met few of our clients at our booth from oil & gas, manufacturing and transportation areas and listened to them. At the end, the meeting which I was waiting for a long time. Offerings. |.

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