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. Today, top uses of SONAR at Nussbaum include: Daily updates to show capacity changes in the market. View the Full Case Study. Providing map views of the U.S.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Additionally, capacity availability has improved, allowing businesses to secure reliable freight options without the extreme cost fluctuations seen in previous quarters. Given ongoing concerns about freight costs, supplier reliability, and consumer demand volatility, companies are hesitant to make major shifts in inventory strategy.

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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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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 3, 2024

Case Study: The High Cost of Fixed-Rate Contracts. Conclusion: Balancing Cost and Reliability : Fixed-rate contracts may not justify their risks; adopting flexible strategies and partnering with experienced freight forwarders is key. Perishable Items: Spoilage and inventory loss can occur, harming revenue and reputation.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Let’s dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. The Strategy: Diversify suppliers, explore nearshoring or friendshoring, and conduct risk assessments to build flexibility. Strategies like micro-warehousing and low-emission final-mile delivery are becoming standard. Monitor U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. This proactive approach reduces the reliance on intensive control measures, allowing for more efficient pest management strategies. Get Started With Pest Control Software!

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Let's dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. The Strategy: Diversify suppliers, explore nearshoring or friendshoring, and conduct risk assessments to build flexibility. Strategies like micro-warehousing and low-emission final-mile delivery are becoming standard. Imports from China (2024) $450 billion U.S.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

View the Full Case Study. Michael founded the compan y in 2000 and today, the brand offers a 400 asset fleet , 50+ power-only fleet, more than 1,300 trailers & 8,000+ Carrier Partners and an impressive business case to any company looking for more capacity in today’s market. View the Full Case Study.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Ultimately, the index is built to provide shippers with relevant data that they can use to improve customer experience, logistics capacity management and budgeting. The benchmarks assessed from the index are designed to provide shippers predictive insight into what could be expected in future market cycles, according to Lockard.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 4, 2018

With storage space at a premium, growth, along with increased customer demand, forced Toolstream to review its operational requirements and to rethink its intralogistics strategy. The post Case Study: Tooling Up with Storage and Picking System appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

The right 3PL will also have a network density that connects you with the right carrier, at the right location and with the right capacity and expertise. The right 3PL will also have a network density that connects you with the right carrier, at the right location and with the right capacity and expertise. How many modes?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. In fact, over the past three months, vessel capacity between the Far East and the U.S. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy. Warehouse Capacity. Inventories are currently at an all-time high, stressing warehouse capacity. The Logistics Blog®.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future. Protect Your Bottom Line With a Smart Supply Chain Design Strategy. BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility. Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018. Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Case Study. Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Seek a provider who can meet your temperature controlled capacity needs in tight seasonal markets like produce season, and provides qualified drivers trained in handling ambient products.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 29, 2017

In my earlier post , I argued that the expectations being placed upon air power to deliver strategic mobility outweigh its capacity to operationally deliver. While these concepts will help and are worthy of study, they do offer any additional capacity to air mobility forces unless they complement that which exists already.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. million TEUs of capacity it must fill. million TEUs of ship capacity.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

As AIMMS’ COO, Jan Willem van Crevel , writes : “in the past, organizations were dependent on the prioritization, capacity and skills of their company’s IT departments” to deploy AIMMS-based models. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . Eager to learn more about prescriptive analytics? .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Predominantly, recovered jobs result from factories returning to full production capacity as aggregate demand recovers, not from new manufacturing projects flocking to our shores. Clearly, such articles represent cherry-picked case studies, not a national trend.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

This pulls the capacity from not only those direct markets, but surrounding areas as well. Both markets see decent amounts of produce, but only one sees the wide swings in freight rejection volatility due to disparities in capacity. To see how other organizations are implimenting SONAR, check out case studies here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Sitma, a specialist in designing and producing solutions for automation in the logistics industry, has been chosen as a case study for the book Essentials of Modern Marketing by Philip Kotler together with Weevo, which looked at more than 30 examples of outstanding Italian companies in different fields of production.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

Tirtakencana Tatawarna (Avian Brands), who shared insights on the significance of supply chain, Tirtakencana’s optimization strategy, and how Locus assisted in the process. To satisfy customer demands while maintaining operational efficiency, companies need to leverage intelligent dispatch management systems with capacity-led bookings.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities. Robotics provides a boost to distribution centers and warehouse managers seeking ways to increase capacity and improve efficiency in critical areas.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Shipyards and ports across the country are stressed to capacity. After a thorough review of available logistics transportation management solutions (TMS), Port X decided to unify its logistics management strategy with a Turvo partnership. exports aren’t going out while imports are continuing to trickle in.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

1] It gives a point of reference between two or more nations in their capacity to exert influence upon one another. Boulding’s theory primarily looked at the relationship from the perspective of transportation capability counterbalanced against the capacity to deliver firepower from afar. 2] Louth, J., 3] Boulding, K.,

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. TL capacity opened, so rates dropped.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. Capacity issues. So, many shippers continue to struggle with securing capacity at competitive rates. According to our survey, some shippers say the market won’t stabilize this year but believe new capacity could lead to stabilization. Capacity availability—61% of respondents. The Logistics Blog®.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

Around the world, COVID-19 continues to strain driver capacity, the demand for chemical products continues to rise, and opportunities for supply chain improvement are increasingly difficult to forecast. Post-bid benchmarking helps determine the best carrier mix and savings based on service levels, capacity commitments, and rates.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

As AIMMS’ COO, Jan Willem van Crevel , writes : “in the past, organizations were dependent on the prioritization, capacity and skills of their company’s IT departments” to deploy AIMMS-based models. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . Eager to learn more about prescriptive analytics? .

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

DOT Week 2023 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Jackie Syverson - May 3, 2023 Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration ( CVSA ) conducts its annual international road checks, also known as DOT Week or DOT Blitz. So, be patient.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. Shippers can successfully navigate this turbulent import/export environment by creating a strong partnership with their capacity providers and supply chain partners. The Current State of Imports and Exports Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The operation would revolve around an intermodal transportation strategy. In the case of the chemical manufacturer and their end-users in this story, intermodal transportation offered several benefits: Significant savings on freight costs compared to tank trailers. Alleviation of all driver capacity concerns.

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