Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

How Automation Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 3, 2023 Automation is appearing in areas of business never seen before. SEE THE FULL VIDEO HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Implementing Sales and Operations Planning has many benefits. We spoke with Aron Waas, Global Supply Chain Director at Royal Boon Edam International to hear about his company’s experience. Hello Aron, can you tell me more about Boon Edam and your role as Global Supply Chain Director? An interview with Boon Edam’s Aron Waas.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Raddy Velkov - September 12, 2023 Celebrating North America’s Truck Drivers, One Delivery at a Time As we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam White - May 3, 2023 2023 DOT Week – LinkedIn Live What to Expect & How to Prepare for International Roadcheck Week WHAT IS THE TOPIC? WHAT QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED? What is DOT Week?

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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. How does that compare with what this index is saying?

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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

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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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Improving but Recession Could Be a Step Back Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. While major supply chain issues have created massive bottlenecks that have affected nearly every industry since the pandemic began in 2020, Adam Blankenship says more capacity exists today than at any point over the past 24 months.

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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.

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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. Only SONAR has truly proactive supply chain data with context for smarter transportation decision making. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date with upcoming webinars!

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Will Passage of the CHIPS Act Resolve Supply Chain Issues? Case Study. Supply Chain Brain. It came at an opportune time, as chip manufacturers had suspended plans to build new chip fabrication plants, called fabs, in the U.S., Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

All of a sudden, your planning board turns into a deeply tangled mess. Building agility into their planning process was not possible with spreadsheets. Nampak was able to build a production planning system in less than 6 months. Before implementing AIMMS, they were not able to create plans on the spot.

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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

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring, an idea that was gaining traction before Covid and has exploded since, is the trend of companies moving manufacturing out of China and other Asian countries and into Mexico, where shortened supply chains can ship products all over the U.S. That puts Laredo in a unique position along supply chains.

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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.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. Supply Chain Brain. Ever-changing supply chain complexities can be a significant distraction from core market focus. Orders, Shipments and Load Planning. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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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

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Supply chain teams are curious about adopting Prescriptive Analytics and exploring the benefits. All of a sudden, your planning board turns into a deeply tangled mess. Building agility into their planning process was not possible with spreadsheets. Nampak was able to build a production planning system in less than 6 months.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

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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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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Implementing Sales and Operations Planning has many benefits. We spoke with Aron Waas, Global Supply Chain Director at Royal Boon Edam International to hear about his company’s experience. Hello Aron, can you tell me more about Boon Edam and your role as Global Supply Chain Director? An interview with Boon Edam’s Aron Waas.

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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. What To Expect for the 2022 Holiday Shipping Season Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper.

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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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Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Time and day of delivery matters : Customers are just as busy as retailers, planning their day, and they want what they ordered within a specified time frame, not an ambiguous time slot that the retailers/e-commerce display on their checkout page, but a specific time customers prefer. Download the Case Study 3.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved. million U.S.

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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. What are these practices, how do they differ, and what could it mean to adapt them to your business plans?

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How Logistics Powers Super Bowl Food Favorites Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 6, 2024 What’s a Super Bowl Sunday party without the quintessential foods that accompany it? billion chicken wings during Super Bowl Sunday.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Turbulence in every aspect of the supply chain, including imports and exports, continues. The Supply Chain Bullwhip. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Case Study. They need to have detailed knowledge of things like transportation modes and shipping functions to improve your supply chain while saving you time and money. In addition to industry knowledge , a strong 3PL customer support team develops an intimate knowledge of your specific business and supply chain.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. As any established supply chain professional will testify, this is a field in which the real learning begins after the formal education has ended.

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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. What is DOT Week?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

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. In an ISM case study , a company was able to successful cut inbound freight costs by 10 percent while reducing the list of preferred carriers by 39 percent.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Shippers continue to use technology to navigate the complexities of today’s overburdened global supply chain. Others are planning ahead, working only with trusted partners, checking rates, and leveraging technology. Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment Show Submenu Resources.

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