Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This session dives into the tools, strategies, and market shifts that are transforming cross-border logistics, offering valuable insights into the future of the industry. Do you have more questions about this topic? We can help.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. 3PL inbound logistics services. Third-party procurement services from a 3PL can help. But there may be more to it than you realize.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 24, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Floral Logistics: Overcoming The Thorny Path to Blossoming Success What’s the Topic?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

based, non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, signaled positive momentum for both order volume expectations and revenue expectations, for the second quarter. Given ongoing concerns about freight costs, supplier reliability, and consumer demand volatility, companies are hesitant to make major shifts in inventory strategy.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

3PL (third-party logistics) warehouses play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods from manufacturers to end consumers. To stay competitive in this dynamic industry, 3PL warehouses need innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 29, 2024

BlueGrace Logistics offers customizable transportation management solutions as a full-service Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider that helps shippers manage their freight spend through industry leading technology with a large network of established carriers across the country.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Ariana Villanueva VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 5, 2023 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Ariana Villanueva to Vice President of People Strategy and Operations TAMPA, FL (Apr.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

Most shippers don’t spend much time worrying about who is driving the trucks carrying their goods, but choosing a 3PL with the right carrier network makes all the difference when your business is expanding. The first step is to understand your internal requirements – consider what your specific needs are before looking for a 3PL.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

At the same time Wilson James was developing and implementing this complex logistics strategy, on the evening of Sunday 29th March it was also presented with the challenge of creating and operating a temporary off-site car park. The post Case Study: The Building of NHS Nightingale appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

His expertise in optimizing transportation strategies, enhancing service levels, and streamlining operations has made a significant impact on both customers and the broader logistics sector. Baker earned recognition as a Top Transportation Professional , which celebrates leaders in the transportation space.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam White - February 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Transportation Cost: The impacts & how to gain visibility to the right data What’s the Topic?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

BlueGrace Logistics offers customizable transportation management solutions as a full-service Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider that helps shippers manage their freight spend through industry leading technology with a large network of established carriers across the country.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. Dynamic pricing: With predictive models, pricing strategies can be continuously adjusted based on market conditions, competitor pricing and demand fluctuations.

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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 percent—are optimistic about revenue growth in the fourth quarter. This is a slight jump from 61.7

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The post The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I encourage you to watch the full episode for all the details and highlights.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 1, 2023

We took the opportunity to listen to our customers and roll out a strategy and hire Jose, somebody that’s done this before, and he’s done it before in a very successful manner.” We’ve had a number of our customers ask us when we’re going to get involved with Mexico,” Schara said. “We

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Plenty of cost-cutting strategies are being employed by Supply Chain Management leaders, but the potential long-term implications often remain unseen. Speaking of implications, let’s delve into the top cost cutting strategies that businesses implement but could negatively impact supply chain performance: 1. Download Case Study 6.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Raddy Velkov - September 12, 2023 Celebrating North America’s Truck Drivers, One Delivery at a Time As we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In this Case Study, we’re discussing the successes of the partnership and the tools and methodology that will fuel continued success in Europe and other regions. These partnerships allow for a dependable mix of cross-industry experience in analytics and project implementation expertise that’s often difficult to find among 3PL partners.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Case Study. Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Requirements of all candidates are that they are a 3PL, freight broker, motor carrier, rail/intermodal provider, or maritime company that generate at least U.S. $5 The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In this Case Study, we’re discussing the successes of the partnership and the tools and methodology that will fuel continued success in Europe and other regions. These partnerships allow for a dependable mix of cross-industry experience in analytics and project implementation expertise that’s often difficult to find among 3PL partners.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy. Partner : Many manufacturers and retailers are starting to look at their third-party logistics (3PL) partners not just as providers of transportation and warehousing services, but also as technology providers and innovation labs. Kenco is a great example.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Often, third party logistics providers (3PLs) are key operating partners behind these manufacturing logistics solutions, providing the warehouses, trucks, systems and know-how to make this just-in-time (JIT) process happen. With JIT delivery , your products are stored offsite at your 3PL partner’s warehouse until you need them.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

References and case studies abound to show how organisations use logistics outsourcing to become more efficient and more profitable. One way is to define a closer relationship by appointing a provider to be not just a 3PL for instance, but also a lead logistics provider (LLP).

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

The American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused meeting designed around improving supply chain and procurement strategy across the globe. You will get the opportunity to join some in-depth discussions designed to enrich your knowledge through examining key case studies. 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: Atlanta.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2017

Those are just some of the questions that we at Adelante SCM — at the request of our shipper, third-party logistics (3PL), and vendor clients — will explore in a new TMS research initiative we are launching this summer.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. And this is where Maersk’s acquisition strategy really starts to rear its head.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

As Armstrong & Associates ’ 6th annual summit gets underway, the consultancy plans on helping shippers gain fresh insights on third-party logistic (3PL) provider trends and forecasts. Logistics Management (LM): What are the greatest challenges facing 3PLs today in the domestic and global marketplace?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy so that inventory arrives in sufficient time to meet demand, and to ensure your products are always in stock during the holiday season.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There are a myriad of strategies and tactics to take at each step, but if you look at it from the ecommerce merchant’s POV, there are three basic steps to customer acquisition. Embrace a multichannel sales strategy. It might be an enticing promotion, a podcast, case study or infographic. More on that later.)

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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. Two strategies that have become more common to hear about are nearshoring and friendshoring. What is Friendshoring?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Such was the case with a U.S. A massive agriculture chemicals manufacturer (hazardous materials) in the United States was with another large 3PL (third-party logistics provider) when an opportunity came across for BlueGrace to do a consultative review. Developed new market strategies based on supply chain data.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 1, 2020

With intermodal transportation strategies, where road, rail, sea, and air can all play a part in a successful route, everyone needs to be on the same page to properly coordinate operations between yourself, your partners, and your clients and customers. Implement an engagement strategy. Utilize a flexible engagement strategy.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 2: Audit Strategy. In fact, we are introducing our newest blog category so you may easily read all supplier quality management type posts here. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. Shippers have choices when creating their LTL strategy and selecting providers. They can work directly with asset-based individual trucking companies or partner with a 3PL (third-party logistics) provider with extensive experience and knowledge in LTL service. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

At BlueGrace, we work with shippers on a case-by-case basis to help determine strategies that fit business’ specific needs. In the second case, a restaurant supplier was having difficulties managing their current in-house ERP system. The routing guide left out multiple states that certain carriers could not go to.

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