Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

The largest year-over-year increase in pressure in 2021 came from investors, governments, and international governing bodies, according to The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 study from The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM TRANSPORATION.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Even we have discussed the challenges logistics providers must overcome in recent articles like “ The State of U.S. In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. Despite these challenges, the ocean freight market is on the rise in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. For instance, the recycling rate in California for cans made from aluminum has fallen to a mere 20% from 91% in 2016 and 73% in 2021. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

This article breaks down the new costs for small parcel products and the impact on shippers moving forward. In March of 2021, the United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled “Delivering for America,” a 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence. billion in 2021. Medium Flat-Rate Box $15.50 $16.10

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. (AKA why that couch you ordered isn’t here…and isn’t getting here tomorrow). Let’s talk freight. . A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. The answer?

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LabelMaster

JULY 8, 2021

One of the most popular presentations at the 2021 Dangerous Goods Symposium might be delivered by someone with no Dangerous Goods experience. Meet Laura Denk, of eChoice Innovations—a Chicago-based firm that solves business challenges with innovative marketing programs.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 21, 2021

By the fifth quarter (Q1 2021) global trade had already surpassed levels recorded before the pandemic (Q4 2019). In March 2021, U.S. During a meeting of the US House Ways and Means Committee on April 29th 2021, Cordero said “These containers, which we don’t have enough of, are not being held here for American exporters.

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FLS Transport

APRIL 15, 2021

Shipping costs have doubled in recent months… truckers are regularly missing appointments to pick up merchandise at warehouses… and a lack of parts is keeping production from meeting demand. Read the full article here. And now these bottlenecks are resulting in jacked-up prices for consumers. Give us a try… Get a quote today!

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. That was the question I considered in my 2019 article.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

What’s in the article: How are Mother’s Day flowers shipped? billion in 2021. Florists and retailers typically place their orders for Mother’s Day flowers weeks in advance to ensure they have enough inventory to meet the high demand. What hurdles do retailers face during Mother’s Day?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2021

As an extension of Meili Robots ’ warehouse robots guide and warehouse automation guide , the company will now share nine tips that managers must keep in mind in order to run a successful warehouse in 2021. from 2021 to 2028. The post 9 tips for running a successful warehouse in 2021 appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

One article touched on an interesting point that no one else was looking at. Will Oremus wrote an article about what everyone was getting wrong with the toilet paper shortage.People weren’t necessarily hoarding; in fact, they were buying more toilet paper because they needed more. The toilet paper shortage got the ball rolling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Growth Accelerated in 2021 ; Clint Reiser.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Through this article, we explore the reasons for these rate increases and the correlating scenarios where the freight rates would potentially drop. . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices .

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Kim Bellware | Reporter, The Washington Post March 13, 2023 Blame the coronavirus pandemic for the wildly vacillating supply and demand over the past two years: a surplus of unsold cookies in 2021 and supply chain issues in 2022. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE This year is seeing similar problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. in December 2021. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers. Increase ability to meet performance goals. Tech to help them do their jobs is a critical driver in employee attraction and retention.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. In 2021 we find governments and organizations now grappling with these predictions and how best to deal with the outcomes of these predictions. Fulfilment.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 9, 2021

This article discusses the implications and possibilities of responding to the crisis. It is anticipated that the pallet shortages will go on for a few months and possibly right to the end of 2021. Consumer demand is rising, and pallets are a key ingredient in meeting those demands. Dealing with ridiculously expensive lumbar.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Any time your vendor cannot supply you with a product to meet your order is an incident with direct consequences for your company. Contact us today to discuss your needs and find out how we can assist you in meeting them. How reliable are your suppliers? Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2021

This article by Morai Logistics covers 5 of the most significant indicators that reveal that a supply chain needs updating in terms of its technology. An article by Supply Chain 24/7 lays out this regrettable scenario, Only two people in the world understand your system, and they’re both about to retire.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

that can leave 43% in poor, mediocre conditions per the ASCE, and the many ports not able to withstand the increase in vessel capacity and larger ships with TEUs doubling when compared to 2005 as seen in the 2021 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card. many repairs and updates are needed to meet the current need of modern-day commerce.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 27, 2019

This article by Morai Logistics discusses how the ‘Amazon Effect’ is shaping the supply chain and logistics industry. trillion by 2021. billion global digital buyers by 2021. The article further emphasizes that purchasing products has also become ‘faster, easier and infinitely more convenient’. Supply Chain Impact.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

With the retail e-commerce market projected to reach CAD$29 Billion by 2021, businesses are urged to partner with third party logistics (3PL) providers to satisfy end-to-end customer experiences. This article identifies current trends within the ecommerce market and the top three benefits 3PLs bring to the shipment lifecycle.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

This article breaks down the new costs for small parcel products and the impact on shippers moving forward. In March of 2021, the United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled “Delivering for America,” a 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence. billion in 2021. Medium Flat-Rate Box $15.50 $16.10

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Well-rehearsed mechanisms would be established that would assess the ability of the national support base to mobilise to meet the need, and plans developed to enable this to occur. So too have a range of commentators, in an array of articles and across different media. 6] Beaumont, D. 8] Report of the Defence Efficiency Review, p 6. [9]

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. The American Council on Education estimates a 15 percent drop in university enrolments for the 2020-2021 academic year, with enrolments by international students declining by 25 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought staggering changes in higher education around the world.

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3PL Insights

JULY 15, 2021

By: Sarah Chaney Cambon, Wall Street Journal Published: July 15, 2021. To meet that demand, firms need to hire workers.”. To meet the demand, Evans is seeking forklift operators and warehousing workers to package goods and sort materials. This article was originally published in the Wall Street Journal on July 15, 2021.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. As manufacturers are unable to identify the lead time for deliveries, they are creating a buffer stock scenario where they can meet demands. Warehouse operators are raising their 2021 rent forecast to 6.5% The impacts of consumption shifts on the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. So, instead, we’ll keep the advice simple.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Chris is a thought leader in logistics and has numerous articles and blog posts published in leading logistics and supply chain publications and online forums across the globe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. Mr. Herrin came out of retirement in October of 2021 to join GEON. The executive meeting will generate lean six sigma projects where analysts are tasked with going out and discovering more granular costs.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

This article examines some of the key trends that businesses should be aware of for this year. Preparing to meet and overcome these challenges Retailers and suppliers must carefully study these trends to ascertain their potential and actual impact on their trading position. While inflation averaged 1.2% in 2020, it jumped to 4.7%

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Big thinking’ articles on how to disrupt industries from retail to healthcare have been so prolific in recent years that you would be remiss in assuming we have moved forward from the digital transformation era. Machine learning is poised to meet that market demand. Read the article here. In the UK, 1.44

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

As described in part one, this article is an edited component of a larger paper has been divided into three parts, each of which contains two key issues relevant to Defence (strategic) logistics. Does the ADF Joint Logistics Enterprise Strategy (2016-2021) – ( ed. Management Science – 15 articles. Interface – 4 articles.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Despite this impact, many carriers also struggled to make ends meet and survive in 2020. For 2021 to end up a better year as far as profits go, truck carriers need to focus on analytics and operational efficiency by taking advantage of available tech and innovations. And 2021 is the continuation of the unknowns of 2020.”

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