Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. Coca-Cola Coca-Cola is committed to rethinking how products get to consumers, including what kind of packaging is used and whether a package is needed at all. Walmart Approximately 70% of Walmart U.S. By 2025, their goal is to be at 100%.

Waste Reduction 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. 31 earnings call.

Inventory Reduction 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. Although LTL rates have been rising over the last couple of years, 81% of surveyed companies saw their LTL contract rates increase between 2021 and 2022. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers shared their thoughts about shipping and consumer demand in our survey. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

Material Savings 62

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

Scenario Planning 71

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

This technology makes it possible for manufacturers, businesses and individuals to print exact working replicas of parts and products using metals, plastic, composite materials, and even human tissue. The EFT study revealed that 19.2% of those surveyed have comprehensive knowledge and know-how and plan to provide the services, 1.5%

Logistics Network Optimization Software 125

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?” According to Merriam-Webster , productivity is defined as: 1. The quality or state of being productive. The quality or state of being productive. However, productive is defined as: 1. It would lead to an insinuation of a warehouse full of product.

Manufacturing Procurement 58

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Locus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Studies have shown that 51% of online shoppers desire real-time updates on their order’s status, and 93% want to receive proactive updates, as it gives them a sense of transparency. It’s clear that retailers must leverage fleet tracking mechanisms in the last mile to achieve customer satisfaction.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. According to the 2023 Super Bowl survey , 192.9

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

Supply Chain Design Software 164

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

When industrial manufacturing CEOs were asked to name which digital technologies were most strategically important to their business, 81 percent said they prioritized mobile technologies for customer engagement, according to PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey. Responsive Technology #3: Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems.

Modeling Software 78

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. Enter The Future of Procurement , an Oxford Economics study. Come 2015, it was time to take that vision and make some quantitative observations.

Optimal Sourcing 96

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In a recent study, MIT found that companies that focus on 5 key initiatives to improve their supply chain data can have a big impact on their bottom line. The study, published by the MIT Sloan Management Review , asked 353 participants to discuss their understanding of their companies’ analytics systems. Hanesbrand Inc. ,

Supply Chain Software 69

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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. Job gains are largely due to increasing consumer demand, not to reshoring production back to the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2017

With so much product and revenue on the line, that’s a chance you simply can’t afford to take. Even five years ago, a survey of logistics and warehouse managers found that 85 percent used or planned to use mobile devices in their processes, while 62 percent used or planned to use smartphones or tablets.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. skilled production workers. Skills Shortages. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Consumers can make modifications to products, designed the colors, shape, or other dimensions of a product, and request special orders. A recent study found that 80 percent of respondents, discovered in a survey by Packaging World magazine, own a tablet, asserts Apriso's Transformation Manufacturing Blog.

Cost Reduction 57

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

While businesses want to believe moving forward through selling product is the only way to achieve success, reality tells of customer returns, environmental considerations for equipment recycling and reuse, cost management, and the effective management of all the aspects between the three. Core returns, huge pieces of IT equipment, and more.

Reverse logistics 110

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

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. Total cycle time is calculated by studying major purchased components and determining the total days on hand of each one. Total Cycle Time.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Since the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been synonymous with factories, machine tools, production lines and economies of scale. Over 40% of CFOs cited productivity as the top benefit of an effective workplace safety program.” – Chief Financial Officer survey, Liberty Mutual Insurance company , (2005). Read Full Post.

Blog 98

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Currently around 28% of the money spent on printing things is for final products, according to Terry Wohlers, who runs a research firm specializing in the field. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year. Read the Full Blog Post.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

In a recent survey of supply chain executives that are either using, not using, or considering using 3PL services, only 87% of survey participants currently use or engage in activities or services with 3PLs, reports 3PL Camelot Software. Big data gets bigger and more influential in everyday operations. But, technology is not enough.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2016

However, each process represents a little step in the pathway towards a better product. Rather than introducing the human component of inspecting the product at the end of each phase, a modern robotics solution should be able to autonomously detect problems and adapt the workflow. So, how does this affect the workforce.

Manufacturing Procurement 67

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

6 Ways to Lower Your Manufacturing Costs to Gain a Competitive Edge: Over the years, machines and technology have developed to solve rapidly changing and complex manufacturing issues, and to meet consumer demand for better, faster, and higher-quality products all with the goal of lowering manufacturing costs still an important factor.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Goods will no longer be lost or misplaced in transit since each product will transmit its location. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from Paul Aureli a Marketing Associate at Crossroads MC , a company who optimizes current manufacturing systems through the use of their technology products. Did you ever notice when you read an article, or study a report, that the numbers are always very logical and get right to the point?

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