Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Harris said 3PLs are involved in a growing share of the total freight market, a trend he expects to continue in the years ahead. In some cases, that means partnering with a smaller number of freight transportation providers to optimize their networks moving forward, he said.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Network Optimization. Poorly optimized networks can have many undesirable outcomes, including loss of customers, runaway freight and labor costs, and siloed — rather than integrated — supply chain management. Businesses should expect meaningful insights for the optimization of the network. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Companies have known about this data for quite some time, but implementing a trustworthy store of data across multiple networks has always seemed impossible. Download white paper. Maybe Ethereum could provide a long-needed solution.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Case Study. And that’s not typically a very good way to run your shipping network because that means you’re guessing at service decisions. . Assessing your carrier network is one of these decisions where data accuracy matters. How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” “Nearshoring has the potential to boost the growth of Mexican manufacturing exports to the U.S., trillion economy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Unlike Descriptive (focused on reporting with basic trend or pattern recognition) or Predictive Analytics (focused on predicting the future with forecasting techniques), Prescriptive Analytics uses techniques like machine learning and mathematical modeling to help you improve decision making. Additional resources.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Unlike Descriptive (focused on reporting with basic trend or pattern recognition) or Predictive Analytics (focused on predicting the future with forecasting techniques), Prescriptive Analytics uses techniques like machine learning and mathematical modeling to help you improve decision making. Additional resources.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Other value-added services may include industry expertise and training programs for partners within the given network. Chart from Capgemini 2014 3PL Study. The third fundamental of collaboration in logistics trends focuses on how collaboration contributes to the livelihood of a company over an extended duration.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Advanced analytics offer manufacturers the ability to look beyond what's currently happening on the surface and uncover what trends, processes, and applications may impact the overall volume and quality of production. Data collection, analysis, and appropriation will be defining factors for manufacturers this year.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

This brings us to Internet of Things (IoT), a revolutionary new technology that will give devices and products the ability to talk to each other within a network. The Enablement Age Empowers Shippers & Third Party Logistics thru the Use of Emerging Technology.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices. We never want to take for granted that although this subject is one of the hottest trends looking to transform the world the way the internet did that everyone understands what is the Hyperconnected Era of “The Internet of Things.” According to Gartner, Inc.,

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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. Connect them with compatible regional manufacturers.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

At full speed, it will offer everything from recorded webinars and online courses to onsite training seminars. Regardless, ASCM will present the information in a variety of ways, allowing for self-directed study or group exchanges of ideas and information. Soft Skills for a Networked Supply Chain. Emphasis on onsite.

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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. "The

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. Shippers have had to change their habits to cope with distribution network congestion, some of which may be influencing the decrease in consumer demand. Service levels are most impacted by distribution network congestion, which in turn is lowering shipper expectations. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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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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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

There’s also a growing trend of customers prioritizing fast delivery options. Watch this webinar to deliver exceptional customer experiences! Watch the Webinar What is last-mile tracking? However, more reasons exist to adopt last-mile tracking solutions in your business beyond this growth trend.

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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. Recent improvements to network security and affordable applications make mobile more accessible than ever before for the manufacturing industry. Health and Safety.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

It is our mission to provide education around transportation management, trends in transportation, pertinent regulation changes and impacts on transportation, and anything related to trucking and carriers. Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The series includes a mix of live content formats to keep viewers engaged, from webinars to panel discussions, all focused on industry trends, technological advancements or workflow strategies, and includes a Q&A session to facilitate additional tailored discussions during live streams.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2017

Important Tips for Effective Logistics Management & Network Optimization. Regular training workshops keep the employees updated with the latest trends in the logistics industry. Logistics network optimization is incomplete without integrating measurement, analysis, and feedbacks. Proper Planning. Measure and Improvise.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

The Impact of 3D Printing in the Supply Chain and Logistics Arenas: As we noted in our top issues in American Manufacturing series, 3D printing is a key trend and applications manufacturers are paying attention to over the next decade. I hope you enjoy! Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

Unfortunately, businesses have gotten into the slump of ignoring this trend for much of the past few decades. Of the parts that are returned, studies have found that roughly 25% are inspected, repaired, and/or repackaged and quickly sent back out to the field for use. Reverse logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

So, knowing that, Cerasis wants to write about best practices, trends, opinions, and more that matter to manufacturers. White Paper] A Primer on the Maker Movement & A Comment on the Democratization of Manufacturing: A few weeks ago I wrote a piece around a growing trend, the Democratization of Manufacturing and the Role of Its Citizens.

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