AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

What are companies looking for in supply chain network design technologies ? We commissioned Supply Chain Insights to conduct independent research about this topic and discussed the findings in a recent webinar. What is supply chain network design? . SCND is about two things: . ” .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017. What are the specific technologies to understand in the digital supply chain.

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as defined by its creators at Oliver Wight , is “the business planning process that extends the principles of S&OP throughout the end-to-end supply chain, product, service and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver one seamless management process.”

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Ty Kiisel who shows us how you can be affected by your supply chain finances. . This is an important formula to have a handle on to avoid negatively impacting your supply chain finances. Supply Chain Finances Can Be a Root Cause of Your Problems.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Supply chain experts and software leaders converge to discuss the current transportation environment and provide valuable tips on what companies should be doing now to get ready for what’s coming next. . According to De Munyck, Gartner research shows that the current pandemic is the top supply risk for 2020.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

As the global supply chain settles into the COVID19 technology driven and customer-centric decade, there’s no time to pause and reflect on what has happened. Understanding the nuances of your supply chain and how to improve upon it is the best way to achieve maximum savings, optimize efficiency, and manage customer expectations.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2015

Recovering your assets is a difficult task no matter what your occupation with reverse supply chains in the marketplace. Effective Reverse Supply Chains. With creating the product being only a small portion of the business, many businesses invest time into making methods for an effective supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. Develop clear bid objectives, mandates, and supply chain change requirements. LTL procurement is something we do very well.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

One of the most surprising parts of the episode showed a warehouse worker using a voice-automated picking system (see video below), and the worker would then scan the product with a scanner on the tip of his finger. Well, this example shows how wearable technology in the supply chain was being used 3 and a half years ago in 2012.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

In order to do this successfully, they will have to manage their logistics and supply chain accordingly. Limited Equipment During Produce Season Complicates Supply Chain Needs. Driver Shortages and a Highly Regulated Supply Chain. Watch The Recorded Webinar Below.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics. But if companies want to capture a true picture of supply chain success, they need to measure employees’ interpersonal performance, too.” People skills do matter.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

Full of down to earth tips and insight, Practical Ecommerce also occasionally hosts useful webinars. customer retention tips. supply chain management. Practical Ecommerce. This blog has been around for a while (9 years), but they have put in the effort to keep up with the times. List Item Description. distribution.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Food Chain Digest Names 2022 Top Food Chain Providers Show Submenu Resources. BlueGrace is proud to be named a 2022 Top Food Chain Providers in the Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. 5 million in gross global sales.

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as defined by its creators at Oliver Wight , is “the business planning process that extends the principles of S&OP throughout the end-to-end supply chain, product, service and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver one seamless management process.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Unfortunately, that sets the full supply chain up for failure and will result in stock-outs and other adverse effects. Tips for Shippers to Future-Proof Their Chains Against Embargoes . For instance, consider how the following tips can effectively future proof the network against LTL embargoes: . Register HERE.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2018

Training webinars 2. Trends in transportation, logistics, and supply chain. The sales improvement program was designed specifically for transportation and logistics professionals and their hectic, unpredictable schedules. The program will be delivered remotely, which means there is no travel. One on One coaching sessions 3.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

In order to do this successfully, they will have to manage their logistics and supply chain accordingly. Limited Equipment During Produce Season Complicates Supply Chain Needs. Driver Shortages and a Highly Regulated Supply Chain. Watch The Recorded Webinar Below.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

It helps businesses mitigate financial loss arising from unforeseen events that may disrupt their supply chain. Transporting goods from one location to another is a crucial part of the supply chain. Hence, transport or cargo insurance should be an essential part of a shipper’s supply chain risk management strategy.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It occurs to me that this is not a problem that’s limited to supply chain visibility technology, or even to the supply chain industry as a whole. Understand where your supply chain digital strategy is going in your company, and tightly link a visibility tool with that effort. Tips from the Gartner Community.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

When working with a supply chain, the more complex it is, the more chances there are for additional costs and surcharges, any of which can cost your company a great deal of extra money. In our webinar, we covered the basics and most common questions of accessorial charges which include: . What are accessorials? .

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The effects of the economic shutdowns stemming from the COVID-19 crisis have trickled down to Q4 and have managed to create unforeseen supply chain challenges for business operations across North America. Predictive Analytics regarding supply chains can help provide some actionable insights into the budgeting process.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

You can watch this webinar, as well as all of our past sessions, as part of our free resource library, to learn more. Every month, we here at Bluegrace will have a new webinar on the topics that matter to you! Stop in for next months webinar and receive a free supply chain analysis for your business.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Logistics and supply chain management has become a very tight game, almost cutthroat in its harsh severity. We covered these and many more topics in a recent webinar including: Weekly Product Planning. Here are some of the key highlights from our webinar that can really have an impact on your business.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here. This is especially relevant for third-party logistics and transportation management service providers, whose service fee is based on reducing cost and streamlining the shipper’s supply chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You can watch this webinar, as well as all of our past sessions, as part of our free resource library, to learn more. Every month, we here at BlueGrace will have a new webinar on the topics that matter to you! Stop in for next months webinar and receive a free supply chain analysis for your business.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2018

If you’re currently in the procurement process and finding it difficult to decide, you might want to review the advantages of plastic pallets as well as these handy buying tips ! One of the great things about plastic pallets is that they’re incredibly easy to clean and maintain and typically last much longer than their wooden cousins.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

Therefore, good logistics manager knows their job is far from done after their plan has been made, as they need to follow the supply chain at every point and put out fires whenever they turn up. Logistics supervisors know that their entire operation is only as reliable as the weakest link in the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. It's important that shippers not look at their own business in only silos but understand how all the aspects of the supply chain affect their business. .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

6 Strategic and Proactive Tips to Stay Ahead of Distressed Shipments. Unfortunately, failing to maintain this relationship is at the heart of many failures in supply chain processes. Similarly, the expectations for a 3PL will mirror and enhance the needs of your supply chain. Set Expectations at the Beginning.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The BlueGrace Webinar Series Is Introduced. BlueGrace began our new webinar series in February of 2018. With that announcement came 10 highly attended Webinars that offered valuable information from industry experts regarding everything from capacity issues, to freight data usage and visualization.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

Audit Your Invoices Leaving money on the table is never a good idea; unless you intend to tip the person serving you. But, what if you are tipping carriers and not even noticing it? Have you looked through the invoice line-by-line?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for managing logistics effectiveness. With this approach, the supply chain focuses on outputs that are crucial for the end customer and identifies failures and their roots in the business processes. Quality-focused.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. If not, then it can have a negative effect on both. No, it is not.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2015

Our aim at Cerasis continues and will always be to provide the most important information to those in the manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics industry. Even if you are not a manufacturer or distribution company, these tips are applicable to any industry! We hope this post gives you something to think about!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Increasing fuel costs are another driving force common to capacity crunches, and going “green” with sustainable practices in both shipping processes and your fleet can reduce costs and help free capital for investing in other parts of your supply chain that may endure higher freight rates. Pay and Treat Your Drivers Well.

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