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. This enables 3PLs to optimize inventory levels, reducing the risk of overstocking or understocking, even in uncertain economic times.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Reports from Climate.gov show that escalating temperatures have increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events. Erratic weather patterns have brought intense heatwaves, droughts, snowstorms and wildfire conditions that have exacerbated current infrastructures, going beyond what resources can withstand.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 24, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Floral Logistics: Overcoming The Thorny Path to Blossoming Success What’s the Topic? Did you miss our LinkedIn Live event? We can help.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Most often , these events force demand and resource usage to fluctuate.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

Organized annually by CMC Packaging Automation, a company in the portfolio of KKR Global Impact Fund and supported by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, this event has become a tradition in the on-demand packaging sector. The event was held at CMC’s headquarters in Città di Castello (PG), Italy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The series includes a mix of live content formats to keep viewers engaged, from webinars to panel discussions, all focused on industry trends, technological advancements or workflow strategies, and includes a Q&A session to facilitate additional tailored discussions during live streams.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 7, 2020

Lessons can come from extrapolating what we witness every day; from events that capture tangible and intangible aspects of sustaining normal life. If production or availability cannot increase, an inefficient transfer of resources from one area of the battlefield to the other can upend strategy.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regardless of their size, companies are reassessing their global supply chain strategies. By diversifying suppliers across different regions, companies can reduce the impact of localized disruptions. and European companies to reevaluate their supply chain strategies. What are the benefits of supply chain risk diversification?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Since the dawn of time, human beings were set apart from all other creatures by our ability to create, to form, to manipulate the natural resources around us in the quest to survive and innovate. Part of our campaign involves a national event called Manufacturing Day. This annual event began in 2012.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

It’s a story we have all heard: nature is a repetitive circle of events. And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices. In many cases, the rationale behind this response remains in-house RLS (Reverse Logistics Strategy). Cost Management. Public Perception.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In fact, a recent study , in partnership with Edelman Data & Intelligence, found a broad increased level of confidence from supply chain leaders despite peak season disruptions among those that have successfully implemented data-driven, third-party resources to manage heightened activity levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. The occurrence of any of these events disrupts the global supply chain and can deeply impact profitability. One event could create so much churn, Mr. Al Syed explained. One key area of focus this year is to eliminate hallucinations. Celanese is an exception.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Both anecdotal evidence and research studies demonstrate that enterprises leveraging these advanced capabilities have fared much better than other companies during the extreme volatility of the past two years. This allows all transportation resources to be leveraged in creating a response, including the extended carrier network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Manufacturers, retailers and their logistics partners often managed supply and demand volatility by shifting scarce inventory among stores or distribution centers, or investing in expedited freight charges, without considering the real implications of these strategies on their long-term profitability. The next step?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

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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TransAudit

MAY 14, 2024

Understanding the financial impact of these disruptions and exploring effective mitigation strategies is crucial for maintaining a resilient and profitable operation. The Cost of Supply Chain Disruptions Recent studies, including one conducted by Accenture , have highlighted the staggering costs associated with supply chain disruptions.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 24, 2025

3 min read On January 22nd, Log-hub and Miebach Consulting welcomed supply chain leaders and experts to Zurich for the Meet & Connect event. This exclusive gathering provided a platform for industry professionals to exchange insights, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discuss the future of supply chain technologies.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 24, 2025

3 min read On January 22nd, Log-hub and Miebach Consulting welcomed supply chain leaders and experts to Zurich for the Meet & Connect event. This exclusive gathering provided a platform for industry professionals to exchange insights, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discuss the future of supply chain technologies.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. News & Events. |. Emerging business needs and stiff competition are forcing organizations to rethink on the business strategies, often requiring them to identify avenues for improvements and leading them towards what is known as "Transformation".

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam White - February 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Transportation Cost: The impacts & how to gain visibility to the right data What’s the Topic?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Webinars Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. How can you develop and deploy a new strategy to drive planning changes? This LinkedIn Live Event is brought to you by our host Brian Blalock and BlueGrace industry expert: Chris Kupillas, Vice President of Sales. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Adam White.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

A 3PL can also help to bring a company the resources it needs to make its offering in the first place. Reducing the number of human operators in transport and warehousing is constantly on companies minds. 3PLs who are currently vested in diesel-engined fleets may want to take notice. Labour costs. This is the phenomenon of uberisation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy? The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. We’ve conducted brand preference studies of manufacturers. Acquisitions / Consolidation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Medications and supplies also need to be delivered quickly to ensure that medical facilities have the necessary resources to provide patient care. Studying competitors is an integral part of market research as it helps the medical courier business gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and overall strategies.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2016

According to The Huffington Pos t, a wide variety of apprenticeship programs focus on construction and manufacturing, creating a largely untapped resource of new skilled labor that manufacturers could easily access. However, recent events suggest this trend is coming to a sudden stop.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 23, 2022

” “ The liner shipping industry works continuously to further enhance container safety, partnering with governments and other stakeholders to reduce the number of containers lost at sea. Some of the main Active Safety Improvement Initiatives identified by the WSC report include: MARIN TopTier Study.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Most often , these events force demand and resource usage to fluctuate.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Carriers may be forced to cut and run in an attempt to restore the liner schedule and avoid delays along the route. A study of more than two million data points was done using the Ocean Insights platform. In the study, only carriers that moved more than 10,000 containers in H2 2019 were included. Cargo Not Yet Released.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

The companies most likely to emerge strongly from the Coronavirus crisis are those that had diversified their operations and implemented multi-sourcing strategies. The reasoning behind this, is that the chances of all plants being disrupted at the same time are significantly reduced. 2) Diversify Your Operations. 4) Create Redundancy.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. A Deloitte study in 2017 found 49% of procurement officers believe the quality of data is a major barrier, and the lack of data integration was the number two barrier (42%).

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. Preparedness metrics, strategic goal-setting and policy making also help.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

APRIL 9, 2021

Simon Evans, an executive at an IT consulting firm, has taken part in plenty of rowing and cycling sporting events. Elizabeth’s fundraising campaign, helping them acquire enough resources to build the needed facility. Darren Baker is a financial planner who has participated in many ultra-endurance swimming competitions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. Moreover, a recent study, says Banker, found that shippers are starting to realize that returns must be free.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Case Studies. |. News & Events. |. « Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry | Main | Knitting Agile with Asset Maintenance - a perspective on Agile Asset Maintenance » Instance Consolidation Strategy. Hospitality and Leisure. Distribution.

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