The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2022

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Case Study. How to Utilize Data to Drive Planning Changes and Improve OTD & Fill Rates. With persistent disruptions to the supply chain, having transparency to accurate data is crucial in forecasting, being able to stay agile, and combatting interruptions. Webinars Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2024 Supply Chain Now Webinar On-Demand: From Insight to Impact: Optimizing Your Logistics Operations Missed our live event? No worries! Leveraging relationships for sustainable growth.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. The answer lies in data.

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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). He expects more shipper cost-control measures.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. Just review and build on our three fundamental pillars of great supply chain management. For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders. The Importance of Alignment.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Chemical manufacturers and their transportation and supply chain partners are under constant pressure to reduce spending and increase margins. They also recognized the need to look beyond their own data, and wished for experienced input on their procurement strategy. Download this case study!

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

Tender data uniquely uncovers greater visibility into volumes and supply/demand metrics where seasonal impacts will make an impact. Users of SONAR are then able to use the most up-to-date market data to react with pricing and capacity strategies faster to strengthen negotiations, compliance and relationships.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 22, 2024

Volumes are holding but the growth plans they envisioned for FY24 haven’t really materialized. When it comes to supply chains, we think the answer is a resounding yes, and here are a few thoughts on a roadmap to get there. Supply chain networks evolve over time and it’s no easy job to disrupt them.

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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. This is the cyclical market of supply chain transportation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

NHS Nightingale will be able to hold as many as 4,000 patients across 80 wards and is the first of several such facilities planned across the UK. Organisations from across the construction sector worked together to plan, design and build NHS Nightingale and Wilson James was involved from the very early stages. Answering the call.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2023

There have been product shortages, supply chain disruptions, and often times, a pullback in investments in research and development. For Blue Yonder, this is not the case. In fact, the company is pledging to push harder in those efforts as it reimagines the supply chain of the future.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

This Earth Week , we wanted to spotlight the companies who are leading the way in supply chain sustainability efforts. Target Target plans to make 100% of its private label products environmentally sustainable by designing items that are more durable, and eliminate waste and encourage reuse by 2040. million barrels of oil, $37.5

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

The supply chain is a vital aspect of many businesses such as retail and FMCG, with a massive global market value of $15.85 Companies need to optimize their supply chain to reduce costs and improve their bottom line. However, there are still businesses out there that overlook supply chain’s importance when it comes to driving revenue.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 18, 2023 October is Sustainability Month, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Why is it crucial?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 3, 2024

Production Schedules: Delays in critical components can halt production, disrupting supply chains and increasing costs. Case Study: The High Cost of Fixed-Rate Contracts. This disrupts entire supply chains, impacting production timelines and increasing operational costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although supply chains are starting to normalize and rebound, COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions. Current plans are based on budgets, forecasts, and strategic vision.

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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. Fruits and vegetables begin their next phase along the supply chain.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. These intricacies make planning and decision-making difficult. There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product).

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Companies were forced to adapt quickly to a volatile market and supply chain disruptions throughout the pandemic.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

“The costs of a new product’s supply chain can easily outstrip its profit generation, and consistently poor new product initiative management leads to SKU complexity, which can cripple the company’s supply chain.”. It also outlines nine best practices to ensure that new product initiatives increase value.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

And because we are supply chain specialists, well, supply chain projects are our bread and butter. . You don’t need a PM background to plan and complete a supply chain project, whatever its nature. . But what does it take to prepare for managing a supply chain project? Step 1: Business Case and Buy-In .

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

According to a study by Barth et al. 2011), sustainable transportation planning can lead to a reduction of up to 60% in campus vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Optimizing Supply Chain Management Universities require a vast array of resources, from laboratory equipment and office supplies to food and maintenance materials.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These features not only make your life easier but also provide complete transparency into the logistics of their supply chain. Fast and Foolproof Delivery with Contingency Plans Timely and reliable cargo delivery is non-negotiable. They also have contingency plans for unforeseen hiccups, ensuring your cargo is always in good hands.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 1, 2023

I think the pandemic and the 2021 supply chain issues coming out of Asia really got people looking at nearshoring as a viable option,” Schara told FreightWaves. Schara said that the plan to open a location in Mexico was also prompted by customer demand. “We So Mexico has become much more viable.” “I

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Dana Ricksecker - March 21, 2023 A stressed supply chain is making businesses reconsider alternatives. Two strategies that have become more common to hear about are nearshoring and friendshoring. What is Nearshoring?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. Educating yourself to prepare for holiday season is crucial to your supply chain. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but for the logistics and supply chain industry, it is also one of the busiest. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 27, 2024

If you’ve been following the ups and downs of Google’s decision to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome, you already know they’ve dropped their plans to do so—at least for now. In other words, carry on with whatever survival plans you had for a world without third-party cookies. It is in their best interest to supply accurate data.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The award also recognizes providers of supply chain solutions and services assisting their customers in achieving measurable sustainability goals. “We This year’s award recipients place a critical emphasis on green initiatives within their companies and supply chains,” says John R. Yuva, editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Locus

MAY 10, 2023

In an ideal scenario, the delivery provider often uses a navigation system integrated into their app to help determine the most efficient route to the customer’s location. Read the case study on how to increase visibility for on-demand pharma companies?

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AIMMS

MAY 28, 2015

This month, I had the pleasure of attending Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix. The theme of the event was “ The Art of Supply Chain: Creative Solutions for the Next Generation.” Its agenda included over 60 sessions covering the full spectrum of supply chain—from strategy and planning to distribution and logistics.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Case Studies: DGL’s Successful Transloading Strategies for Clients in Various Industries. This case study will delve into some of our most notable transloading success stories. This case study will delve into some of our most notable transloading success stories. Medical Supplies and Devices Supplier.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

With rising supply chain complexity, organizations are racing to improve the pace and quality of decision-making. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019. New ways to digitally represent the supply chain . To do this, many are relying on prescriptive analytics.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. In addition, the glass business has a long-term planning horizon, production scheduling informs this long-term planning horizon. The difference between good and great.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Case Studies: DGL’s Successful Transloading Strategies for Clients in Various Industries As a leading logistics provider, DGL has a wealth of experience in the field of transloading and has helped numerous clients successfully transport their cargo from one mode of transportation to another.

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