Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to the overall industry volume of shipments and the price of products, according to BlueGrace.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Insulating against disturbances to the supply chain through critical weather strategies has proved effective in cutting down delays and costly overages. With such disruptions come reductions in workforce, tightened capacity, fewer logistics options, increased risks and increased costs. More Hurricanes.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In our previous blog, we explored how matrices enhance supply chain efficiency, from inventory management to logistics. By leveraging these technologies, businesses can optimize operations, reduce costs, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. This reduces last-minute disruptions and improves overall supply chain resilience.

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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. Achieving 99.5%

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 29, 2024

Adam White Promoted to VP of Marketing Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam Blankenship - July 29, 2024 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Adam White to Vice President of Marketing TAMPA, FL (July 29, 2024) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider (..)

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s therefore important for these companies to understand all the costs associated with developing, producing, marketing, selling, and delivering products so they can be priced appropriately.? But according to a study from Neilson, fully two-thirds of trade promotions don’t break even!

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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).

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If your business is experiencing a persistent reduction in profit margins, analysing your cost to serve is an advisable step in diagnosing the causes. Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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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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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel costs: Last-mile fuel costs require careful management as they make up 25% of a truck’s operational costs over volatile price fluctuations. Read also: A Study of Unit Economics in Last Mile Delivery Is it essential to reduce last-mile delivery costs for vehicles? These include: 1.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Implementation of sound e-commerce fulfillment strategies is necessary for the age of online funding, social media customer awareness, and interactivity. Study participants represented manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. gs done right and on time.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

The expanded role oversees BlueGrace’s carrier relations and procurement efforts. Carly’s vast industry experience and knowledge have made a significant impact on our carrier relations team,” said Adam Blankenship, COO of BlueGrace.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

View the Full Case Study. Nussbaum Transportation Services adds value throughout its enterprise and uses data proactively to manage pricing strategies. Applying freight rate predictions to ensure Nussbaum can offer competitive pricing without undercutting margins. Director of Pricing at Nussbaum Transportation Services.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Again, these are changes that can add to your cost-to-serve, and, during your transition, you might not have had time to look for ways to reduce expenditure. Rework – due to errors.

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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. per person, which was an increase from $16.50

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. A similar study from 2018 found the same flaws and dynamic led to poor contract reliability even in much less volatile times. But a far more acute problem shippers face today is rolled cargo.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Just a few years ago, many faced repeated price increases of more than 10-15 percent over . Reducing Reliance on Outdated Systems and Technology . Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 3, 2024

A Note About This Blog Post We understand that time is of the essence. Case Study: The High Cost of Fixed-Rate Contracts. Market Dynamics: Summer 2024: Rising diesel prices and high demand on the West Coast exacerbate challenges for importers with fixed-rate contracts.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Editor’s Note: This blog post is from SupplyChainOpz. Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. However, with reduced life cycles, customer-driven innovative products and services have forced supply chains to be flexible and adaptable.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog. Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy?

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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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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. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? In other words, it will be different for every enterprise or organisation.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You can cut costs without cutting corners. According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Ship Smarter by Consolidating Your Shipments One of the easiest ways to reduce costs is to consolidate shipments whenever possible. The good news?

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WorkWave

JULY 31, 2019

By pairing a solid organic social content strategy with a full-funnel social advertising strategy, you will gain much greater value and be able to tie efforts to actual ROI. Once you are set up you can jump into your strategy and execution. However, it is probably the most important part of your advertising strategy.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

There are several shipping pricing methods for e-commerce businesses–each with its strengths and weaknesses. Flat-rate shipping is a pricing method where the shipping fee depends on the size of the box or envelope rather than the item’s dimensional weight. Pros and Cons of Flat-Rate Shipping Method. Pros of Flat-Rate Shipping.

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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

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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season. This year is seeing similar problems.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. Accurate transportatin data is likely the single most important factor in a sustainable cost reduction plan.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

Reducing 66% delivery costs with Locus According to Manuela Velez Araque, Lead Product Manager, Jüsto, efficient routing was one of the top three priorities for the company for timely and efficient fulfillment, given the size of cities like Mexico City and their complex traffic movements.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

View the Full Case Study. However, added pressures on the industry led Big M Transportation’s leaders to reconsider their current pricing strategy. That demand made greater insight into pricing an absolute necessity. View the Full Case Study. Whitney Stokes. Vice President of Logistics at Big M Transportation.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Commercialization is often Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer and product prices are intricately connected to international stock exchanges, climate conditions and macro-economic indicators. A harmonious way of working must be established among all sectors of the company, as per the strategy adopted.

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