Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Q1 2025 data presents a mixed outlook across key metrics,” said BlueGrace. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Lockard said the 6.1% The significant drop in consensus on revenue projections suggests a growing divergence in expectations, potentially driven by uncertainties in economic conditions or industry-specific factors.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In this article, I have summarised some of the highlights of the rapid evolution of fleet route optimisation over the last 30 years or so.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 3, 2025

Created annually for CSCMP by global consulting firm Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics , the State of Logistics Report offers a yearly snapshot of the health of the logistics sector. business logistics costs were updated from an earlier version of the article based on slightly revised figures. trillion, or 8.8%

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West Coast and California Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

California, renowned for its wine country and craft beverage scene, presents unique challenges and opportunities for business that require alcohol warehousing. In this article, we examine the key characteristics that your 3PL provider should have to safely and efficiently store and distribute alcoholic beverages from its warehouse.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2022

This article gives both sides of a discussion on the importance and readiness of the maritime and shipping industries for an electronic bill of lading. One point made in the article by forwarders is that in the present market, changes … Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

This article outlines my key takeaways from the sessions attended and provides an overall summary of Momentum 2025. Brian Kinsella, senior vice president, presented updates on supply chain execution unification, highlighting progress and innovation across Manhattan Active Applications.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A frequent conference presenter, Paula has delivered keynote presentations for various industry and professional associations and is also a regular guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business. HBR Article. Learn More About 5 Reasons You Lose Customers. Paula Courtney LinkedIn. The Verde Group. Logistics case study.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. Below are some tips for presenting your request to your supervisor. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These impacts to the road infrastructure and expected congestions are already presenting delays and disruptions for retailers. “A READ THE FULL ARTICLE “There will at some point be heavy congestion from people returning to Florida coming southbound on both highways [I-75 and I-95].”

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

She is also a frequent podcast guest and is the author of numerous articles and blogs. Strategy 1 – Be present! The problem is that we are often disengaged from the present while we worry about our latest work email or text. She has written the book Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. 4 of this article. Try to avoid introducing the need for backtracking and detours in transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

So, the term “Haiphong” when combined in an article with the phrase “port fire” would generate an alert. The computer is then presented with those images. Those search terms are paired with terms signaling a problem – those terms might be “bankruptcy,” “plant fire,” “port explosion,” “strike”, and many, many other terms.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In some operations the items are unpacked and placed into tubs or bins before presentation at the pick-face to facilitate the Order Picking process, (most common in “Goods to the Man” operations). The location of SKU’s in the pick-face or slotting is important here as well, (See the “Slotting” article above).

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 15, 2020

Not only is it presenting significant issues for warehouses and those working in them but also the ability for companies to utilize their supplies. This is only being exacerbated by the growing demand for delivery by customers as so many of them are limited to their homes at present. Create an Overview of Your Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

This article comes from Carlos Díaz Madero, Subdirector Marketing at netLogistiK , and looks at the key trends that are transforming supply chain management. To read the full article, click HERE. However, reality is full of complex challenges and constant dilemmas. The customer. ” – Sam Walton, CEO, Walmart.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Blockchain presents an opportunity where all companies have influence over data and transactions they receive from partners, which means automation can extend beyond internal systems. Quantum-safe cryptographic primitives (e.g., Whats Next?

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 18, 2025

Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the top five logistics articles of the week every Friday morning by selecting “Weekly News Update” when you select your preferences. Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“Of course, you can build more tracks and there are places in the Netherlands where it would be easy to do this, but in areas like the Randstad conurbation, where extra capacity is needed most, it’s going to be difficult,” said Pier Eringa, CEO of ProRail in an article on the railway’s efforts to boost capacity and speed. million by 2025.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

All of this is a unconscious but focused effort to present the illusion that things are progressing according to plan. I’ll let you read the article and see if anything resonates. Liz Ryan’s article is, I think, about how to spot these leaders and avoid taking jobs working for them. Asking for help?

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the rest of this article, we will delve deeper into the advantages of how a fleet management system works and how to monitor it properly. These advantages are sought both by organizations that assume the logistics responsibility of their business and by companies specialized in this type of operation.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A Forbes article on improving forecasting explains, If legacy forecasting models were out of date before, they’re practically obsolete now. This article by Morai Logistics breaks down what companies should be doing to make sure their supply chain forecasting is as effective as possible. Utilizing New Data is Key.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In this article, we will explore various alternative strategies that businesses can employ to navigate challenges and strengthen their resilience. East and Gulf Coast ports presents a serious risk to the U.S. Strategic Alternatives for Shippers To minimize the impact of a strike, businesses can consider the following options: 1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Senior executives from the logistics industry presented their sustainability goals and investments, while innovative players from the industry showcased their product offerings that will enable a carbon neutral future. Forbes article. Sustainability is gaining momentum in the logistics space. Ludacris was at Manifest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2021

Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain Management at APQC (American Productivity & Quality Center) recently gave a presentation at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. In her presentation, Ms. The following article highlights some of the key points made by Ms. Background. According to Ms.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Both markets present unique hurdles that supply chain professionals must adeptly navigate. Supply chain professionals need to ensure a seamless transition from accommodating bear market constraints to capturing the growth opportunities that bull markets present. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Logistics in War

APRIL 25, 2021

This article was recently published at [link] and has been reproduced here with permission. The two articles discussing ‘Sustaining machines’ can be found here and here. By Robbin Llaird. It is based upon an interview which followed a recent Williams Foundation Seminar on Next Generation Autonomous Systems.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%. According to an ING article, scrapping is reducing capacity by 3-4%, slow steaming around 5-6%, and blank sailings have not shown any significant impact this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. Meanwhile, executives are focusing on the present, with an eye to the future a concern for a repeat of the recent past.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 4, 2025

A sliding fuel surcharge scale makes higher diesel prices incrementally more accretive to LTL carrier margins but presents a headwind when fuel prices are falling. “We More FreightWaves articles by Todd Maiden: Transportation pricing grows faster than capacity again in May Yellow Corp. Retail diesel fuel prices were off 8.5%

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. Inventory tracking and visibility must be present from the first mile through the final mile, reflecting the entire shipment lifecycle through white glove services. To read the full article, click HERE.

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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. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. This is both limited and costly: It could involve a procurement company, which a freight broker or 3PL may actually compete with.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 16, 2021

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. It becoming easier to find such opportunities given the vibrancy of the industry sector, and the enthusiasm robotics presently generates in defence circles.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

I recently attended a great presentation during which the presenter referred to a BHAG —a big hairy audacious goal. The person who gave the presentation I attended offered the example of a speech by late US President John F. This article is based on a video from the Supply Chain Secrets YouTube channel.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article explores the key aspects of an eBL, its benefits, challenges, and its potential impact on the future of international trade. The journey toward widespread adoption may present challenges, but the long-term advantages make the eBL a beacon guiding the industry toward a more connected, streamlined, and sustainable future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. Doing so helps organizations detect market shifts and makes supply chain decisions more forward-looking than an analysis of the past, present, and at best, a tactical view of the future.

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