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. Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 22, 2024 Brian Straight | Supply Chain Management Review May 21, 2024 More shippers are optimistic the market is stabilizing, even as new data suggests freight shipments continue to decline on a year-over-year basis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

And he added that a much-needed boost in sales to clear out some inventory that has been stagnant for most of 2023 is welcomed. from the third quarter of 2022 to the fourth quarter of 2023. READ THE FULL ARTICLE What’s more, negative order sentiment, in terms of revenues, fell 69.2%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 Mr. Daniels reports they have 870 employees, so based on a market study recently completed by ARC, this claim is credible. Exiger also has relationships with Google and Microsoft that allow them to read articles on the OpenWeb. Lately, Exiger has been in the news.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr. READ THE FULL ARTICLE The research shows that happier people are going to produce more.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. READ THE FULL ARTICLE But there’s definitely been an increase.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Mark Derks | BlueGrace Logistics Guest Author for Food Logistics December 30, 2023 The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index unveils insights into the future state of the market, forecasting the growth or shrinkage of index categories in Q1 2024. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 30, 2023

Nearshoring Trend Escalates for US Companies Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 30, 2023 Nearshoring Trend Escalates for US Companies Mexico Is at Forefront Connor D. READ THE FULL ARTICLE BlueGrace ranks No.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 There’s lots of transportation that occurs and so that’s why the truckload market took such a tremendous drop in Q1 of 2023.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

Dr. Valsecchi spoke at ARC’s Accelerating Digital Transformation in a Post-COVID World on a 5G panel and then expanded on his thinking after I sent him a draft of the article. One example of this is an application study in the Port of Antwerp, which includes one of Covestro’s largest European production sites.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? A study of home delivery consumer opinion demonstrates this low performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The exhibit featured dozens of items, articles of clothing, and mementos dating back to the era of the Silk Road. Chery, along with brands its own like Exeed and Omoda, almost quadrupled its new car sales to just over 200,000 vehicles in Russia in 2023. I visited the British Museum and paid extra to see their “Silk Road” exhibit.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. Third-Party Research By this we mean studies or product rankings conducted by independent sources, such as those conducted by Consumer Reports, CNET, or Wirecutter. We look for “proof” that we’re making a good decision.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Social Influence One of our takeaways from the 2023 holiday season was that 30% of consumers acknowledged social media as a factor in their Black Friday buying decisions. Sustainability 2023 was officially the worst climate year on record. But advancements in technology are rapidly making this easier and more affordable.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

Another Statista study indicated that 44% of retailers expect delays and 40% expect inventory shortages given coronavirus disruptions on the supply chain. Seifert and Richard Markoff in the article “ Demand for AI in Demand Planning.”. And more than half of electronics manufacturers anticipated up to four weeks in supply chain delays.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

It’s likely to expect more of a conservative approach to inventory management for the remainder of 2023 “It’s likely to expect more of a conservative approach to inventory management for the remainder of 2023,” he said. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 18, 2023

What’s in the article: What are the significant advantages of embracing an ESG policy?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 1, 2023

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE As shippers of all kinds make the move south of the border, it’s vital that we grow to match their efforts,” Dewart said. With our expansion in Monterrey, we’re now able to service more cross-border freight.”

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

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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. What will 2023 bring for the economy of durable goods?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

These views may be correct, but anecdotes are no replacement for the detailed study of what went wrong and – more importantly – why. This series of articles aims to address this gap by showing how logistics problems accumulate and metastasise into operational preparedness shortcomings. What are we talking about? What do we know?

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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. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Seasonally adjusted data for merchant wholesalers showed a 1.39 a year ago.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Freight precedes the economy by six months, which means that if the market rebounds in the second half of 2023, one can expect to see an end to the recession shortly thereafter. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE The truckload market is cyclical in nature; therefore, demand will rebound once inflation starts to recede.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Case Study. LTL pricing will be “more favorable” to shippers heading into 2023, but for many shippers that may mean LTL rates stay flat or dip only slightly, not by double digits, Blankenship said. I think the LTL carriers will announce modest GRIs [general rate increases]” for 2023, he said. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 6, 2023

How Peeps Candy Finds Its Way to Your Easter Basket Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 6, 2023 Peeps, the popular marshmallow candy is an Easter classic.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Dana Ricksecker - March 21, 2023 A stressed supply chain is making businesses reconsider alternatives. Find out if nearshoring and friendshoring are good options for your business.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE A full-service, managed transportation program allows shippers to gain more control over their logistics network while focusing on core competencies and allocating resources to scale their business.

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