Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Optimizing Drayage Operations: The Strategic Role of Transloading Search Search Dana Ricksecker - August 9, 2024 Transloading serves as a pivotal strategy for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing logistics in modern supply chain operations. What is Transloading?

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FW Logsitcs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From the integrity of the food products to their overall freshness, packaging plays a critical role in food-grade warehousing, prompting the need for careful consideration and adherence to a series of regulatory standards. The Role of Food Packaging Food packaging serves several essential functions in the modern food supply chain.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We follow an exhaustive list of supply chain and logistics blogs to make this possible. If you want to start learning, we suggest you check out these top logistics and supply chain blogs. Top Logistics and Supply Chain Blogs We Love. Ship Lilly. China carrier relations and much more. More Than Shipping. Logistics Management.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Shipping the wrong product can be fixed by optimizing the package sorting process. Top Five Strategies that Shippers can Implement to Reduce Return to Origin 1. Auto Sorting Packages : Manually checking the packages ,addresses, and then assigning them to a compatible vehicle is a tiring task to say the least.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2018

Regarding my first post in the blog, I want to talk about Zara again, but in this case about packaging. When you buy a Zara product by internet you receive it in a package like this: Inside the box, the clothes are very well bent and with its plastics. But I wonder, is it necessary so much material in the package?

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Let’s take a look at recent example of how the strategies employed by the Indian Cricket Team during their face-off against Australia in the 2023 World Cup resonate seamlessly with the principles of optimal last-mile delivery: 1. They synchronized their strategies, adjusting to the game’s rhythm. Their secret sauce?

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of order management, the role of an Order Management System (OMS), what happens after checkout and how to master your order management strategy with the help of cutting-edge order management systems and order management software. Schedule your free demo today.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

Shippers can benefit from creating a focused shipping strategy to reduce freight costs and increase profitability and efficiency. When it comes to small businesses, a shipping strategy is very important to keep customers happy and satisfied. The first step to creating your shipping strategy is researching your carrier options.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2015.So 29 and Jan.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. Order fulfillment is receiving, processing, packaging, tracking, and delivering orders to the final customer destination. So there is no fixed rule for selecting the order fulfillment strategy. Let’s fill in! What is Order fulfillment?

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

Learn more about palletizing practices and improve your pallet shipping strategy! Shipping pallets are platforms for locating your goods previously packed into crates or other packaging units. Applying a pallet shipping strategy can make your supply chain safer and diminish threats of cargo damage. What is pallet shipping?

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Most companies employ one of the following three strategies: Strategy 1: “Hard Switching” from Your Previous 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 15, 2022

Although order fulfillment strategies may differ across businesses, a typical fulfillment strategy involves the following processes: Receiving inventory Inventory storage Order processing Picking and packaging Delivery Processing returns. Utilize order fulfillment technology.

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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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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2016

It is no secret that many companies are utilizing such strategies as they seek to find new and better ways to “go more green.” Not only will companies want to use you as their supplier, but their environmentally conscious end product buyers will choose your products, too, because they are packaged the way they are. It’s a Win-Win.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Fortunately, there are effective strategies you can employ to reduce your e-commerce store’s shipping costs. However, you do not need to send thousands of packages monthly to enjoy these price reductions. For instance, shipping fees generally depend on a package’s actual or dimensional weight (whichever is greater).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

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. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2023

Tailor a mini-bid strategy that plays to your strengths and protects your weaknesses. I’ll offer an example: A consumer packaged goods company delivered time-sensitive food shipments to government facilities with complicated security protocols in remote locations.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Post.

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Locus

MAY 8, 2024

Today’s dynamic environments require adaptable routing strategies to keep pace and minimize disruptions. Hub Operation Exceptions: Manually sorting packages at warehouses, and fulfillment and distribution centers by various criteria (zip code, package size, or vehicle type) can result in errors, especially as order volumes scale.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

Proctor & Gamble In 2021, 73% of Proctor & Gamble ‘s consumer packaging was recyclable or reusable. This is a continued effort to work towards 100% recyclable or reusable consumer packaging. Currently at 90%, their goal is to make 100% of packaging recyclable globally by 2025. By 2025, their goal is to be at 100%.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Further, we focus on over the road transportation management to include the modes: LTL, Full Truckload, and Small Package. The focus of this blog post is about air freight packaging pointers. When that cargo is packaged in drums and strapped on pallets, the care and proper resources make a terrific difference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. This allows faster delivery, as delivery stations go from handling 60,000 packages a day to over 110,000 during the holiday season. billion packages in the U.S.,

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: The Vital Role of Temperature-Controlled Shipping Challenges and Solutions for Temperature-Controlled Protein Shipping Utilizing Technology to Simplify and Drive Efficiency As temperatures climb, the excitement for grilling season intensifies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

In 2021, 73% of Proctor & Gamble ‘s consumer packaging was recyclable or reusable. This is a continued effort to work towards 100% recyclable or reusable consumer packaging. Coca-Cola is committed to rethinking how products get to consumers, including what kind of packaging is used and whether a package is needed at all. ?Currently

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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. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s calculated by multiplying a package’s length, width, and height and then dividing by a standard DIM factor, which varies by carrier. Understanding how dimensional weight is calculated and its impact on shipping costs is vital for anyone looking to optimize their freight shipping strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In past blogs, we have discussed different types of manufacturing – discrete and process. Most enterprise software packages are not designed to handle the combination of process and discrete manufacturing processes, with their very distinct Inventory and Bill of Material needs. Some industries that use mixed-mode include: Food.

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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. Shippers must recognize this growth and adjust their strategies accordingly. This suggests a positive demand for products and services in the market.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Go with a More Sustainable Shipping Strategy Billions of packages are shipped just within the US every year. That includes using full pallet space, selecting the right size of packaging for orders, choosing the best option in terms of floor-loaded shipping vs. palletized shipping , knowing when to leverage freight shipping , etcetera.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For the outer packaging, you can use…. As for the inner packaging, how about trying…. Brand-friendly stickers Patterned tape Colorful tissue paper Eco-friendly fillers, such as GreenWrap or recycled packaging paper. But why stop at packaging? Corrugated brown (or custom!) boxes Padded bubble mailers Sleek poly mailers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Accurate order fulfillment is the foundation of a successful logistics strategy , and it forms the basis for reliable cost to serve calculations. #2. This includes transportation costs , handling fees, packaging expenses, and any other relevant expenditures.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2023

After all, reducing waste early-on so that it doesn’t become waste in a landfill is one of the key tenets of sustainability, and with that comes advancements in overall strategy, technology, and more. #4 5 Strategies for Sustainable Supply Chain Management We know the why , but what about the how ? Get Your Green On!

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This wouldn’t be an ecommerce blog if we didn’t talk about Amazon. On the other hand, an FBA vendor gives up control over inventory costs, warehouse conditions, packaging, handling, shipping costs, returns, and customer service. Packaging Can use branded packaging and packing materials. Must use Amazon packaging.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

The challenge businesses have had in this part of the process is creating a solution for delivering many packages to multiple locations in a cost-effective way. With the growth of e-commerce over the past decade businesses adjusted their last-mile delivery strategy. We are still far from seeing this strategy fully implemented.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Having the right balance of shipping cost and performance to meet customer expectations while preserving margins requires a supply chain strategy that considers your company, markets, and customers. Developing the right strategy and executing it well has numerous benefits for both you and your customers.

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