Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

This enables businesses to leverage economies of scale, negotiate favorable freight rates, and access value-added services like warehousing, transportation, and order fulfillment. A knowledgeable 3PL brings industry expertise, specialized infrastructure, and established networks. Are You Profitable with Your Transportation Strategy?

Negotiating Skills 90

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Pallet Packing and Construction.

Material Savings 80

Material Savings Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Production 80

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

Learn from industry leader Jungheinrich, who provide the full spectrum of materials handling products. Watch our recent Webinars or listen to any of our Podcasts here. Jungheinrich provides a holistic range of products and services in terms of equipment & solutions, warehousing and material flow engineering.

Automation 59

Automation Materials Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software Workshop 59

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. ThroughPut’s AI-powered Supply Chain software predicts Demand, reorients Production Capacity, reassigns Warehouse Space, and reorders Materials optimally, so businesses minimize overpromising and under-delivering. Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

That was the main question I explored with Yone Dewbery , SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Land O’Lakes, and Matt Elenjickal, CEO and Founder of FourKites , in a recent video webinar. The way we describe customer experience in our organization is ‘You pay for the product, but you actually buy the entire experience’.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 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 144

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

Full of down to earth tips and insight, Practical Ecommerce also occasionally hosts useful webinars. This blog post is brought to you by Ottawa Logistics, offering warehousing fulfillment. product packaging. product packaging. List Item Description. Contact us here. TAGS: best practices. customer retention. distribution.

eCommerce 62

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

By utilising the between-pallet space the system enables operators to maximise the available space they have in their warehouse, helping them store more product and improve their pick efficiency. The system incorporates easy-to-fit interchangeable dividers that can be designed around a specific product.

Manufacturing Procurement 58

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2022

has expanded its virtual exhibition with new explorable 3D application environments, booths, event areas and products. Viewable from a web browser at any time, the Altra virtual exhibition stand offers visitors the chance to engage with market-leading power transmission products, 3D models, videos, literature and downloads.

Webinar 60

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

What if you could replace the rest by finding one with a range of modes for your cold chain freight, including warehousing, transportation management, and more? Working with us means you can feel at ease knowing your cold chain products are well taken care of during transportation. WATCH OUR COLD CHAIN WEBINAR. Keep reading.

Waste Reduction 114

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

This is the only way shippers can safeguard their position in the market and continue to provide products to their consumer basis. According to Mitchell’s NY , last mile logistics is seen as the least efficient leg of shipping, and it accounts for up to 20 percent of the total shipping cost of a product.

Inventory Reduction 145

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

With a focus on producing finished goods competitively, accurately and on-time, your production manager is interested in reducing costly stoppages caused by material shortages; ensuring quality and compliance by using the correct materials; and tracking actual vs. expected material costs in case of scrap or over-usage.

ERP 98

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Shelves ran bare of common products like toilet paper that we use in our everyday lives. This magnified the bullwhip effect which made it even more challenging for manufacturers to plan production runs while dealing with labor and material shortages. The Current State of Imports and Exports Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®.

Material Savings 62

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

With a focus on producing finished goods competitively, accurately and on-time, your production manager is interested in reducing costly stoppages caused by material shortages; ensuring quality and compliance by using the correct materials; and tracking actual vs. expected material costs in case of scrap or over-usage.

ERP 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

WMS products were not nearly as configurable then as they are today, so implementation timelines and teams were often larger. It takes repeated experiences talking with vendors, looking at their products and evaluating their organizations to understand some of the more subtle differences between them.

Supply Chain Design Software 149

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Stord

DECEMBER 31, 2017

percent of the nation’s economic activity as measured by gross domestic product (GDP). Despite advances in automation technology, work related to transportation, logistics and warehousing remains highly labor intensive. It employs millions of people and comprises 8.9 According to the Cass Freight Index, U.S.

Industry 78

Industry Survey Capacity Webinar 78

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

DECEMBER 21, 2016

They must ensure that goods, materials and products flow effortlessly by optimizing their warehouse operations through the use of warehouse technologies. Different warehouse technology solutions are available to help maximize order picking productivity and boost accuracy. Real-time product or order sorting. Fewer errors.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Today’s shopper prefers to buy online and get products delivered at the best possible time and place, resulting in key shifts in the supply chain. Time – product fulfillment needs to happen quickly, and at low to no cost for the consumer. How to modify the overall product assortment for each category?

Cost Reduction 62

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

However, forward logistics management skills (involving original production and distribution of new products) may scarcely apply to reverse processes of moving products from buyers’ locations in order to recover remaining value or appropriately dispose of items. Need For Reverse Logistics Breeds Opportunity.

Reverse logistics 103

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Today’s shopper prefers to buy online and get products delivered at the best possible time and place, resulting in key shifts in the supply chain. Time – product fulfillment needs to happen quickly, and at low to no cost for the consumer. How to modify the overall product assortment for each category?

Optimal Sourcing 69

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 69

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The intralogistics and energy experts of the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider STILL gave a comprehensive overview of the different energy systems during a recent “Energy” webinar and explained the advantages and disadvantages of each system in a clear and hands-on way. Suitability criteria.

Webinar 55

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

When the Internet first arrived, the idea of waiting for an extended period to receive a product was great, asserts Gordon Hellberg of Material Handling and Logistics. It opened up doors and gave millions access to products that were never available in local areas, regions, or other countries.

Waste Reduction 91

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 91

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Factories are finding new ways to change how products are made, reflecting an increased need for shorter product life cycles. In fact, rapid design and lightning-fast prototyping, reports Mark Dohnalek of Manufacturing Business Technology magazine , will allow manufacturers to design and produce products in a few days, if not hours.

Supply Chain Design Software 76

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

User-centric capabilities that includes the localization of product lines based on demographics, location and climate. The new focus for Justin Brands will be in providing the best product for their target customers. Warehousing was another popular category of 3PL usage with 86 percent noting they also used this service.

Outsourcing 104

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Thousands of retail brick-and-mortar stores are closing across the country, and the demand for products online, otherwise known as e-commerce, is responsible for this trend. E-commerce allows companies to put newer products in front of consumers, and consumers want the convenience afforded by online shopping. Still unconvinced?

Supply Chain Software 43

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

Drones could be deployed to deliver products, and restocking could take place while the AFC remains airborne. Accuracy and security in billing is among key priorities due to increasing demand for lower product and logistics costs. Understand the traditional definition of warehousing will change. Provide feedback to transporters.

Supply Chain Software 55

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Automation 55

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Although the terms “warehousing” and “materials handling” were used to describe many of these efforts, this work could be viewed as fundamental applications of industrial engineering rather than as a discipline of it own. This was a prerequisite for the supply chain globalization that was to come much later.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

A smaller warehouse footprint is achieved at an increased level of productivity (for example, the area can be reduced by as much as 80%, which can be important in the absence of space or the high cost of land). Advantages of a fully automated warehouse: Performance, accuracy, and speed improve with no human error. between 2019 and 2025.

Supply Chain Software 69

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Unfortunately, millions more will still go to brick-and-mortar stores to find those special items, and the push toward online and omnichannel ordering will continue grow, which is why it is increasingly important to invest in eCommerce Warehousing. Embrace “Chaotic” eCommerce Warehousing. Consider On-Demand Warehousing.

Warehousing 102

Warehousing eCommerce Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 102

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

Outsourcing 87

Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 87

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Companies are adding thousands of warehousing jobs every month as the economy continues to grow and companies build new facilities to address the changing fulfillment demands of ecommerce. First generation DC robots – specifically autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) – are highly dependent on human workers to handle products.

Optimization Software 28

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016.

Cost Reduction 76

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 76

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2016

Every economic system has segments that produce products and consumers who need them. Sometimes the distribution system is itself made up of several segments and sometimes it controls production as well. In some industries the producers have taken over the distribution of their products. Neither applies in distribution.

Modeling Software 51

Modeling Software Distribution Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 51

GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

Because SaaS is sold as a service rather than a product, the users’ ROI is increased and is also generally seen much sooner. For example, consider a retailer that is managing inbound transportation, but has problems with visibility and wants to reduce inventory and increase supply chain flow without expanding facilities for warehousing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Expense Reduction 90

GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Everything from sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, to the sales channels which feed supply for a finished product are essential factors. Transportation refers to the movement of product from one location to another as it makes its way from the beginning of a supply chain to the customer’s handle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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