Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Role of Technology : How data, AI, and visibility tools are helping companies stay agile in an ever-evolving environment. Adapting to Seasonal Demands : Tips on how shippers can stay flexible, especially with rising demand in regions like Florida.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This session dives into the tools, strategies, and market shifts that are transforming cross-border logistics, offering valuable insights into the future of the industry. We can help.

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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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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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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. For better context, be sure to check out “Understanding Matrices in Supply Chain” before diving into this blog. Now, were taking it a step further. Read More In case you missed it!

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. In this blog, we’ll explore how they are used in various aspects of the supply chain, including transportation, inventory management, demand forecasting, and network optimization.

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ECW

MARCH 5, 2025

Case Study: Navigating a Beverage Surge A major beverage company recently faced an unexpected influx of container shipments , nearly tripling their usual volume within weeks. AI-powered forecasting tools help predict potential disruptions, ensuring proactive decision-making.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Network Design tools that are fueled by powerful mathematical optimization in the back end, and intuitive scenario analysis capabilities at the front, empower you to create flexible plans and expose hidden risks in your network.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Studies predict that fuel costs may rise by 10-15% by 2025, making efficient routing a priority for logistics providers. At 3PL Links, we prioritize tools that simplify route management, reducing delays and ensuring on-time deliveries. Studies show that reducing empty backhauls by even 5% can significantly lower emissions and costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

BlueGrace describes this report as an important tool for measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics sector. based, non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, signaled positive momentum for both order volume expectations and revenue expectations, for the second quarter.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In a previous guest blog, The Rodon Group along with Rethink Robotics wrote, titled " Can Robots + Humans = The Ideal Workforce in Manufacturing? ": Robots such as Baxter can also help companies save money and increase productivity. In a recent blog post “Robots In, Humans Out, Game Over?”

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

MercuryGate's LTL TMS is the tool you need to optimize routes, automate mind-numbing manual tasks, and even go green. Imagine slashing fuel costs, nailing those tight delivery windows, and giving your customers the real-time updates they crave.

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes the best of our blog and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Chris Gordon, AIMMS VP North America, discusses this on our blog. But starting small can pay off, as Boon Edam’s Aron Waas (Global SC Director) explains in our recent blog post.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

View the Full Case Study. We needed a way to understand true market positioning, and existing market tools don’t have the detail or precision that SONAR provides. View the Full Case Study. KCH Transportation has a trucking division and a brokerage service. Increased responsiveness in viewing likely market trajectories.

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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. The LCI is not just a snapshot of industry performance; it is a powerful tool that equips shippers with actionable insights.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman , which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is a LinkedIn Influencer. And the opening chapter in the book is an actual case study about a team meeting I attended where they would have the inventory “target of the month”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A study on freight efficiency found that optimized packaging can lower overall shipping costs by up to 20%. Leverage Technology for Smarter Shipping Decisions Smart shipping decisions come from smart tools. Unnecessary packaging increases weight and takes up more space, leading to higher freight charges.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr. When we realized a downturn was coming, we repositioned our company,” he said. “We

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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

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

No-code and low-code tools, also known as application designers, empower non developer end users to build applications and rapidly solve for immediate needs. Studies have shown that 70% of employees with no programming background learned to build applications with a low-code in just one month or less, and 28% learned in two weeks or less.

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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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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Sure, we can talk endlessly about our warehouse automation and cool robotics , outstanding service , or award-winning warehouse management system , but that’s not nearly as believable as our case studies and customer testimonials. Adding social proof to your website, product pages, and marketing tools builds trust in your product.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. In a 2021 study by Inbound Logistics, logistics technology providers said that 58% of their shippers were concerned with capacity constraints, triggering 68% of shippers worried about how they were currently optimizing their transportation resources.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

A 2016 study by 3PLstudy.com showed that 83% of 3PL respondents felt that using a logistics partner directly contributed to better relationships with their clients and 70% reported declining logistics costs. Study participants represented manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In a SYSPRO-led research study 37% of businesses agreed that their business systems lacked those basic planning tools that could adjust to day-to-day changes in the environment. In fact, 46% of businesses in our 2020 study felt that their systems lacked the insights that were needed to respond to the change.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 1, 2023

Vice President of BlueGrace Managed Logistics®, review the newest predictive marketplace tool. Join us as Mark Derks, Chief Marketing Officer of BlueGrace and Jason Lockard, Sr. WHAT QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED? What does this quarter’s index mean to shippers? Why is forecasting “orders” critical in managing supply chains?

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

In fact, a study by the Harvard Business Review found that only 15% people are self-aware, even if 95% claim to be so. You were the one who said, “Joe, you need to start blogging.” ” I eventually started the show as a blog and built a big following. It is not as easy as it sounds.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 11, 2025

They Give You Tools That Let You Breathe You shouldnt need five emails, two phone calls, and a spreadsheet to know where your shipment is. At GoShip, we believe in clarity, consistency, and giving you the tools (and support) to ship smarter not harder. But the truth is, freight can either slow you down or help you scale.

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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. All three of these analytical types are critical to supply chain strategy, but many businesses lack the resources and tools to use effectively. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. A World Economic Forum study found that the top 10 skills for the next decade include essential human skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and people management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In the study we conducted in 2022 called “ Ecommerce: Is Retailer Fulfillment and Delivery Performance Keeping Up with Sales Growth? ”, convenience was cited as the number one reason consumers bought online and had their goods delivered—and it is consumers’ intention to have more ecommerce purchases delivered to the home.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Business leaders, schools, and organizations will take their MFG DAY audiences on a journey through time… from the dawn of mankind building hunting tools, through the Industrial Revolution and into the extraordinary world of today’s makers using advancing technology to push back the edge of what’s possible. for the Economy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions. Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation.

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