Locus

MAY 8, 2024

Today’s dynamic environments require adaptable routing strategies to keep pace and minimize disruptions. But with these advanced tools and strategies, retailers are better equipped than ever to turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for customer satisfaction and profitability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2024 Supply Chain Now Webinar On-Demand: From Insight to Impact: Optimizing Your Logistics Operations Missed our live event? No worries! We can help.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. Now, why do we blog?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Whether it’s the seasonal spikes or sudden increases due to events, being able to predict and adjust to these fluctuations is key. Grasping Demand Dynamics In food and beverage shipping, demand can vary significantly based on factors like seasons and events.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Diversified Port Strategies : DGL identifies and utilizes alternative port options to keep your cargo moving. By building flexibility into our logistics strategies, we can redirect shipments to less-affected ports, minimizing delays.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

We work with a lot of manufacturing companies and one of the questions we get most often is 'Why do we need to blog'? Often followed by 'How do we blog for manufacturing'? A word about what a blog is. But a blog is not all writing and the part that is written should be conversational and natural. Podcast or audio.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2021

She is a contributing expert to LinkedIn’s official Sales and Marketing blogs and their “Sophisticated Marketer’s” Guides and is often called on to contribute to publications like Fast Company, Forbes, Money, Selling Power, Entrepreneur and the Social Media Examiner. Personalized – Add Value – Call to Action (PVC) Strategy.

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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? Did you miss our LinkedIn Live event?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Data can also be used to generate reports and insights that can help distributors improve their business regarding everything from pricing and product selection to marketing and sales strategies. The post ERP for Automotive Distributors appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. This leads to increased productivity and a greater competitive edge.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 25, 2025

MES and MOM in Industry Strategy and the Smart Factory Many advanced manufacturers have an industry strategy that aligns and supports the overall business strategy and its objectives. The post MES vs MOM: Understanding the Key Differences appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. What is an MES?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. Natural Catastrophes.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

Blog Topics. According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. As your company has most likely experienced, the weather is a huge influencer in a supply chain’s strategy, performance, and bottom line.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Reports from Climate.gov show that escalating temperatures have increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events. Shippers and carriers alike should establish a weather-related plan of action that can offset unexpected delays and help keep parties informed quickly in preparation for a catastrophic event.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

While this creates tremendous value , it also br ings the inevitable risk that certain event s can have far-reaching consequences that influence supply chain s more than ever before. Most often , these events force demand and resource usage to fluctuate.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . We hope you enjoy!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2014

By Ben Cubitt, Senior Vice President of Consulting and Engineering and Cindy Bosecker, Director of Procurement, Transplace There are three critical phases or elements of a truckload bid event – the upfront development of bid strategy, the execution of the bid, and the use of scenario management tools to drive final bid assignments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2016

In October 2016, Manufacturing Day events across North America will help raise awareness of extraordinary careers in manufacturing and awaken the next generation of makers with Edge Factor’s latest film, American Ingenuity. Part of our campaign involves a national event called Manufacturing Day. This annual event began in 2012.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To stay competitive in this dynamic industry, 3PL warehouses need innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones. In this blog, we’ll explore some creative marketing ideas to help your 3PL warehouse stand out and thrive in a competitive market.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Rates on these lanes fell further last week and, at about $3,600/FEU to Europe and $4,000/FEU to the Mediterranean, are already just about at April levels.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability. Example: Companies like Costco capitalize on bulk purchasing and shipping strategies, enabling them to pass savings on to their customers. Cost Saving Tips for Every Supply Chain Manager 1.

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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

MAY 2, 2024

Rev Up Your Engines: Preparing for DOT Blitz Week 2024 Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 2, 2024 DOT Blitz Week 2024, also known as the DOT Week, is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) that aims at promoting commercial vehicle safety through comprehensive roadside inspections.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. These providers focus on leveraging their networks to create a reliable, supply chain strategy using various transportation modes including full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), rail, air, and ocean services.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The freight market continues to battle the freight recession that has been ongoing for over two years, and there have been signs that the market is slightly more sensitive to outside events. With tools like SONAR, tracking across all the various modes, it becomes easy to identify when others in the industry are changing strategies.

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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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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Intro Email Newsletters News Sites Social Media Influencers Blogs Unexpected Places. JOC’s Group chief content officer, Peter is a prominent thought-leader in maritime transportation and founder of one of the world’s largest shipping events – the annual TPM conference. petertirschwell. Jeff Ashcroft. jimtompkins.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case. Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Our business development & leadership teams have been all over the world, attending major blockchain conferences and hosting a suite of events specific to shipping and logistics. Enhancing our communications strategy was step one to further reinforcing this mission. Upcoming Events. 9 appeared first on ShipChain Blog.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Our business development & leadership teams have been all over the world, attending major blockchain conferences and hosting a suite of events specific to shipping and logistics. Enhancing our communications strategy was step one to further reinforcing this mission. Upcoming Events. 9 appeared first on ShipChain Blog.

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ECW

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Our discussion spanned various critical areas, including the distinguishing features of these commodities, the impact of global supply chain dynamics, and the essential strategies for managing risks and operational challenges. Were all dealing with the same issuesgeopolitical instability, economic fluctuations, and extreme weather events.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Moving merchandise means contending with hurricanes, pandemics, geopolitical events, unexpected demand, human errors, labor shortages — and the list goes on. For a Closer Look, Check out These Blog Articles: 3PL Automation: Inside Modern Fulfillment Center Machinery 3PL Automation vs Technology: What’s the Difference? Why is that?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But for that special class of disruption, the low-probability, high-impact events like natural disasters, epidemics and other upheavals, organizations don’t know how to mitigate the risk and successfully manage their supply chains, and are now trying to find their way through the minefield of issues and challenges with no clear solution.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Whether it’s a pandemic, severe weather events, trade disputes and tariffs, economic upheaval, or even unexpected surges in customer demands, you can’t prepare for every eventuality. Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Despite external challenges such as economic conditions, fluctuating customer preferences and unexpected global events that change the way businesses perform, the manufacturing industry continues to experience growth. No business can operate alone which is why an ERP strategy should align with a company’s core capabilities.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. . The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Let’s start with digital transformation .

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