Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. What is the Role of the Supply Chain Worker?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE A purchase price for the transaction was not disclosed.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Will Passage of the CHIPS Act Resolve Supply Chain Issues? Case Study. Supply Chain Brain. It came at an opportune time, as chip manufacturers had suspended plans to build new chip fabrication plants, called fabs, in the U.S., Chip manufacturers such Intel, Micron, Samsung, and TSMC are planning to build fabs in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. billion after a funding round.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

And because we are supply chain specialists, well, supply chain projects are our bread and butter. . You don’t need a PM background to plan and complete a supply chain project, whatever its nature. . But what does it take to prepare for managing a supply chain project? Step 1: Business Case and Buy-In .

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. Just review and build on our three fundamental pillars of great supply chain management. Pillar 1: Supply Chain Service Alignment. The Importance of Alignment.

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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. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.

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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. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. Increase ability to meet performance goals. Contrary to some storylines, robots are friends, not foes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. In the same ecommerce study, over 72% of consumers experienced a delivery failure over a three-month period. Figure 1: U.S.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Post-Cold War, however, the consequences of logistics miscalculation or integration within strategic or tactical planning could be regarded as far less of a consequence. Commanders wait pensively at the mercy of supply lines, hoping that the ability to operate austerely will return to their forces. The reality is completely opposite.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For this article, I want to talk to you about how to bring that sense of comfort and confidence in your service for shipper relationships, your carrier relationships, and even for yourself. Take these to every meeting or consultation you have. Plan in time to do this. Our Freight Agent blog articles are a great starting point!

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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

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. Educating yourself to prepare for holiday season is crucial to your supply chain. What’s in the article: Port congestion. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but for the logistics and supply chain industry, it is also one of the busiest. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Supply chains are continually disrupted by container shortages, a lack of air freight capacity, and movement restrictions implemented by governments to combat the pandemic. Notable companies operating them—or planning to do so—include: Walmart (USA). That was the question I considered in my 2019 article. Tesco (UK).

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. Even before the arrival of the pandemic, the global e-learning market was expanding at an astonishing rate, with a 2019 study estimating that it would reach $336.98 The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Campus Study or Online Learning?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. Putting together a plan of action for stakeholders. The rise in eCommerce and bottlenecks in the global supply chain are driving the need to solve these challenges. Studies have shown that effective project planning leads to improved performance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring, an idea that was gaining traction before Covid and has exploded since, is the trend of companies moving manufacturing out of China and other Asian countries and into Mexico, where shortened supply chains can ship products all over the U.S. That puts Laredo in a unique position along supply chains.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

There is a far greater likelihood that the business will be profitable when its logistics are efficiently planned and flow together quickly. However, how can we aim for productivity, flexibility, and efficiency to meet the needs of a market that is expanding all the time? optimizing workflow productivity and operational outcomes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Known as reshoring or nearshoring, the shift to bring supply chains and manufacturing closer to the U.S. China tensions and the pandemic-driven distribution crisis forced businesses to give priority to supply-chain resiliency over the cost-cutting that once sent that production to Asia, particularly China, consultants and deal makers say. “The

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 Part of their plan includes using reusable cold chain packaging. Consequently, the supply chain for grocery continues to evolve as the message from consumers is clear. billion in 2022.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. For a B2B company supplying retail stores, on the other hand, this approach would be far less effective. Amazon did not invent the random storage approach.

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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. Here is a quick look at some types you might meet on your next factory tour. Let’s dive in! AGV Navigation Technology How Do AGVs Navigate?

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] The Review emphasised that “…better planning and management of civil-military relationships are thus essential to our future defence capability.” [8]

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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. Here is a quick look at some types you might meet on your next factory tour. Let’s dive in! AGV Navigation Technology How Do AGVs Navigate?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. and Target Corp. workers in 2023.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 24, 2021

Back view of freelancer man sitting in front of wall with strategy and creating a plan. This article takes you through the basic process. It also addresses some of the pitfalls you should avoid when setting up your supply chain. When they provide a quotation, study it carefully and do not be afraid to ask difficult questions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: How shippers are using technology. With eCommerce order volumes and consumer demands high and continuing to rise, shippers have turned to LTL in lieu of truckload freight to meet these needs. Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment Show Submenu Resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes.

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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. Responsive logistics planning capabilities. Each is followed by questions as prompts for future consideration. Global readiness awareness.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 29, 2019

By Legacy Supply Chain Services. Industry Study looks at Inventory Management as a Critical Function within Omni-Channel Logistics. Once you’ve implemented inventory management warehouse technology, take care to regularly reevaluate your automation strategy to ensure that it continues to meet your business’s efficiency standards. .

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Logistics in War

JUNE 15, 2018

Air Commodore Hayden Marshall was, at the time of writing this article, the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Director-General Strategic Logistics at Joint Logistics Command. Much is made of the trends in e-commerce and the influence on the supply chain. Who should be taking the lead to champion supply chain innovation in Defence?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion. Ethical Procurement: Some Scenarios to Consider. You are responsible for the procurement of janitorial supplies for your mid-sized company. Your Italian company is negotiating the supply of aerospace products to a government in Asia.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

The new take, says Joe Vernon , senior manager of North America supply chain analytics for consulting firm Capgemini, is predictive analytics that makes use of machine learning and other related technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). It’s not rip and replace – it’s augment and enhance,” says Vernon. “The

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