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. This enables 3PLs to optimize inventory levels, reducing the risk of overstocking or understocking, even in uncertain economic times.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

With the ability to deliver targeted treatments, businesses can improve effectiveness while minimizing costs, which is essential in today’s competitive environment. This article will explore the role of pest control drones, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and impact on the industry.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Cost to Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability. Cost to Serve at a Glance: 9 Steps to Success & 5 Mistakes to Avoid. An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve. Here’s a real-life example.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management. Here’s another episode we have prepared for you to understand more about this topic. Supply Chain Managers of the Future.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 30, 2022

Related case study. ?. Freight-related articles have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging. 12 Smart Ways to Reduce Your Freight Costs. Ocean Freight Tips.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retailers and wholesalers are trying to put the brakes on that shift, changing inventory and transportation strategies to minimize costs and slow down rather than speed up supply chains, according to BlueGrace Logistics, which produces a quarterly LogisticsConfidence Index (LCI). He expects more shipper cost-control measures.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Companies with global supply chains—a category which includes a fast-growing number of corporations, medium-sized companies, and even small businesses—can be standing on a cost base of which 90% is attributable to supply chain expenditure. . Supply Chain Strategy. Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2020

Not setting the bar high enough for cost reduction planning. Let us watch the video below: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Cost To Serve Lesson. Supply Chain Secrets: What is Cost to Serve? – A Great Example.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. It highlights the importance of optimizing inventory management practices to ensure efficiency and avoid unnecessary costs. 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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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

“The costs of a new product’s supply chain can easily outstrip its profit generation, and consistently poor new product initiative management leads to SKU complexity, which can cripple the company’s supply chain.”. Note: This article originally appeared on the University of Tennessee Knoxville website. Printer-friendly version.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In this video, Rob shares what he thinks are some of the reasons that businesses are nervous about carrying out Cost to Serve checks on their Supply Chains. ?. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Cost to Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

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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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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world.

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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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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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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. Low-cut jeans come to mind.) Case Studies A case study is an in-depth reveal of how your product or service was implemented, with quantifiable results that show how it improved a customer’s situation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process. That is, after all, what S&OP (or IBP) is all about.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When it comes to running your business, it can be difficult to identify points of improvement, leading you to believe that things are as good as they can get, but in a climate of rising logistics costs, making sure that your operations are running as smoothly and efficiently as possible, can mean the success or failure of your business.

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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

MAY 1, 2023

You’ve got the port congestion and everything over on the West Coast, then you’ve got the unknown of the cost of the containers coming across the ocean. You’ve got the port congestion and everything over on the West Coast, then you’ve got the unknown of the cost of the containers coming across the ocean. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. By David Beaumont. One of the more abstract ideas prevalent in this discussion is the concept of national power.

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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. Greater flexibility and efficiency, access to new markets, better business focus, improved end-customer service and reduced costs are often what is on offer.

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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? This mindset drives efficiency improvements, cost savings, and the development of sustainable products and services. How does having an ESG affect stakeholders? How does having an ESG impact the sustainable growth of companies and society?

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain. Naturally, the 3PL would build inventory financing costs into the overall cost of the service, and there would need to be a contractual agreement that guaranteed purchased materials would be used.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

Logistics costs have increased substantially for Amazon as it delivers on its promise to cut Prime shipping times in half, while keeping delivery free for shoppers. The leadership team admitted that spending on the initiative exceeded its original expected cost of $800 million in Quarter 2. Is One-Day Shipping a Step Too Far?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In a nutshell, outsourcing is more in demand than ever from shippers because of rising costs. This information is then used to adjust shipper pricing strategies, eventually pushing increased costs back to consumers. In a nutshell, outsourcing is more in demand than ever from shippers because of rising costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Your ability to track stock levels, keeps tabs on shipping dates and monitor costs are essential to any smooth running manufacturing plant. A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Here’s how you can improve manufacturing floor data collection, long-term. The problem?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 11, 2017

Case Study | How We Grew Export Sales by 3000%. Develop a strategy – The first step on the road to export marketing success is to develop a strategy and be clear about the reasons why you’re exporting. With each of these options, time and cost implications need to be taken into consideration.

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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. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

There are several challenges that operators will need to navigate, including the effective management of fuel and insurance costs. Nuclear verdicts, punitive contract language and increased cargo claims are driving up insurance costs. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Reducing the environmental impact of producing and transporting produce is a major concern.

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