Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Im grateful to my mentors for their guidance and to our customer and vendor partners for their collaboration. His expertise in optimizing transportation strategies, enhancing service levels, and streamlining operations has made a significant impact on both customers and the broader logistics sector.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 6, 2023

Inefficiencies in AP can lead to delayed payments, lost discounts, and damaged vendor relationships. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the common issues that manufacturers face in their AP process and how automation software integrated with an ERP can help address them.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts. The quantity of each product.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for managing logistics effectiveness. Sugar-coated reports, part-truth about certain capabilities or consolidation of vendors to bypass regulations may integrate with the company’s culture. The consequences are usually far-reaching.

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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. The bundling of production and transportation costs into vendor contracts is one reason behind this difficulty.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this week’s InFocus webinar series, we had the opportunity to gain key insights on 3PL and e-commerce in the Saudi Arabia region from Salah Taha. Watch the full webinar here ! Key Takeaways from this Webinar 1. To gain detailed insights, watch the webinar here ! Missed the live session? Summing Up!

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Why are we having an interview with an American Manufacturer on a logistics blog, you ask? There are numerous cut and sew operations, for both hand bags and apparel, that are still here and with whom we have long standing relationships. Also, when working with local vendors and suppliers, we're supporting the local supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

We hope you continue to enjoy our blog posts as we are now proud to announce over 20,000 blog subscribers and over 100,000 monthly visits! . We hope you have been able to learn a few things from the 232 blogs published in 2015. Without further ado, here are the top 10 supply chain articles by most read from the Cerasis blog: 10.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friends at Camcode. In this blog, Camcode discusses how collaboration provides supply chain disruption to impact the future of logistics management. Instead of vendors waiting on hold while employees track down information, data is available within seconds.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2018

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Geoff Whiting who writes for ERP Focus and Explore WMS. In this blog Geoff shows us 3 major benefits of supply chain visibility for your business. No More Risky Business Reduce risk and give yourself a chance to grow through smart, supply chain intelligence. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

In short, outsourcing transportation empowers a shipper to get a clear picture of how to improve transportation strategies without having to struggle to get the information yourself. Outsourcing transportation management to a 3PL has these 4 core benefits.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2015

We love the thousands of details and process that go into making our shippers happy, our shippers’ vendors, and most importantly, our shippers’ customers. you can start by reading our “How to Determine LTL Freight Class” blog post here (it’s the most popular post we’ve ever had) and 2.)

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal. or Mexico in 2023, according to a recent survey from software technology vendor Capterra.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friend Michael Stoddard who shares the top 10 transportation jobs in the industry. They are in charge of selecting vendors and ensuring that clients’ requirements are reliably met. There are many well-suited starter vacancies, and there's a lot to strive for in this field. Equipment Director.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner. You can combine this with a vendor compliance program to make incoming shipments integrate smoothly with your operations. Carl is a freelance business writer who loves to share his knowledge of the entrepreneurial world. Good luck out there!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

More importantly, the named retailers have also expanded online sales options to include products direct from manufacturers and various dealers or vendors. Thus, analytics has grown more complicated, but it does not yet provide the key benefits of improving productivity, reducing machine downtime and improving quality. By 2018, 1.3

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Also, if you would like to read anything related to the supply chain you can read all the supply chain blogs in that category here or search any keyword in the search bar to the right. The use of reverse logistics provides a myriad of benefits to include: Reduced administrative, transportation and aftermarket support costs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

In other words, the use of AI may help to improve patient outcomes and reduce delays from misdiagnoses or laboratory testing. The 2016 state of supply chain prediction called for enhanced procurement capabilities, focusing on establishing new supplier-vendor relationships. billion by 2018 to grow these relationships.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

If anything, the recent repeal of net neutrality indicates supply chain managers will be forced to reevaluate use of IIoT technologies and develop strategies to overcome potential setbacks that arise from problems with Internet service providers (ISP). Blockchain Technology Will Emerge in Greater Detail.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

Getting outside help when choosing a 3PL might simplify the process, and reduce staff and time commitment. Treating the 3PL as an integral part of management , rather than as a vendor, evokes a degree of interest and responsibility in achieving overall corporate goals.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Editor Note: Today's Blog is from Darren Palfrey, the CEO at Gravity Supply Chain who shares the 5 supply chain best practices to keep your supply chain synchronized. A Gartner/AMR study shows that retailers typically pay anywhere between $585 and $1,000 per vendor in supply management costs. Mistakes Will Happen. Have a Plan.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 24, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll share the key steps involved in building a business case that will enable you to identify the potential challenges, risks, and benefits associated with the implementation, and then how to build them into your plan for a successful ERP implementation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

In our predictions’ blog post from earlier this year, we noted how customization will begin to replace traditional inventory management, and essentially, customization goes back to using computer analytics to generate a more accurate, successful view of inventory management. These systems can automatically detect changes in inventory.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. When facilities are receiving a range of raw materials and components from multiple vendors, the complexities of inbound shipping can quickly derail the best production and distribution process. Successful inbound programs start with a good vendor routing guide. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

First, the immediate benefits for warehouses: reducing shortages and incorrect reorder points, eliminating the stress and cost of emergency orders, and minimizing the chance of losing customers due to unfulfilled promises. But just as important, the units directly cut working capital needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Every Fortune 500 company has a roster of tech vendors eager to lead in AI, and they’re now touting those tools for tariff management. Construction-specific tools are also on the market, with companies using tariff risk-assessment dashboards to help contractors analyze vendor relationships for exposure to price changes and legal protections.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Overused and misunderstood in blog posts and informative articles, “big data” describes the use of data to improve your operation, which includes shipping, warehousing, and supply chain processes. Furthermore, such methodology can be applied to vendor relationships. Shipping processes revolve around a million-trucks-worth of data.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. McLean convinces the US Army that shipping containers provide a more reliable service (also eliminating dockside pilfering by Viet Cong sympathisers). There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. During one of its digital twin trials, Mars reduced the rate at which package overfilling occurred. As a result, Kogan.com has briefed investors about plans to optimise inventory for a post-pandemic market, cut costs, and improve operational efficiencies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. We cater to LTL and Truckload supply chain strategies using best in class technology and procurement capabilities, always looking to add value regardless of market conditions,” said Bobby Harris, Founder and CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. BlueGrace Recognized as Dominant Provider Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It beckons us to lead with vision, ensuring our strategies are as dynamic as the markets we navigate. Join the conversation during our webinar on Thursday or visit us at TPM.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

As a supply chain leader, your input into IT procurement will be crucial , and you must know enough about your company’s technology needs to discuss them with vendors. Brokering deals with product vendors (for direct or indirect supplies). Regular webinars to attend, and recordings of past webinars to digest at your leisure.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Read More: Rethinking Supply Chain Strategies in a Time of Tariffs Tariffs have been particularly front-of-mind for shoppers, with nearly 30% reporting that theyve made online purchases earlier than planned over the last six months to get ahead of potential levies. SupplyChainBrain Bottling Plant Strike Could Bring Wine Shortage to U.K.

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