Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. Everyone is sitting on a tremendous amount of inventory,” Lockard said. 31 earnings call.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Editor's Note: Our friend, Jim Bierfeldt with LogisticsMarketing.com , came up with a 3PL Survey for buyers of logistics services. Take the survey below. Over the past few years, we have surveyed about 350 different buyers of logistics services. Three themes emerged from survey results : YOU DON’T KNOW MY BUSINESS!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2017

According to a recent survey conducted by KLR one of the largest accounting firms in New England, manufacturers are largely positive about where their industry is heading.  Their survey revealed that manufacturers expect growth in both existing markets and in new innovative products and services. . By adjusting their priorities.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Calling the COVID-19 pandemic a “rude awakening” for many companies, McKinsey says one of its recent surveys revealed that about 42% of respondents report that the crisis weakened their companies’ competitive position (compared with just 28% that say their companies increased their competitive edge during the pandemic).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. Increasingly, as we work with procurement folks at these companies, we are hearing that technology for better communication and to create more efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

According to 3PL Selection and Contracting Survey conducted by EFT , over 40% of the manufacturers and retailers questioned expect their 3PL providers to have some knowledge/expertise on 3D printing. of those surveyed have comprehensive knowledge and know-how and plan to provide the services, 1.5% The EFT study revealed that 19.2%

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The 2021 peak shipping season is on track to break records, and for months, industry experts, including Inbound Logistics, have discussed how the ongoing peak of e-commerce from 2020 will lead to added pressure for this holiday shopping season. Offering consultative guidance in supply chain strategy. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to a recent survey fielded by Edelman Intelligence , 94% of supply chain leaders say partnerships with supply chain logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully. Traditional Inventory Replenishment Strategies No Longer Work. Cybersecurity Concerns Remain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

As noted by Inbound Logistics more and more businesses are moving toward outsourced logistics and the use of third-party logistics companies to handle their supply chain needs. In a IL survey the results showed that 93 percent of businesses utilized inbound logistics services. Supply Chain Satisfaction.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices. However, 70 percent of respondents within the survey saw Reverse Logistics as a burdensome cost for the business. In many cases, the rationale behind this response remains in-house RLS (Reverse Logistics Strategy).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Before the pandemic, in a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, among those embarking on digitalization initiatives, only 25% of logistics providers in the Fraunhofer IML survey are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model. It should also be shared downstream.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) has released the results of its annual manufacturing content marketing survey, and there have been some big changes since last year. Manufacturing companies are realizing how much there is to gain from inbound marketing strategies. A documented strategy gets results.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

When industrial manufacturing CEOs were asked to name which digital technologies were most strategically important to their business, 81 percent said they prioritized mobile technologies for customer engagement, according to PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

These are but extensions of the idea to maximize omni- channel strategies by putting the customer at the heart of the supply chain. . 5 Strategies to Personalize Your Web Experience to Put the Customer Focus at the Heart of the Omni-Channel Supply Chain. Are you ready to discuss your omni-channel supply chain strategy?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

This strategy became famous in 1995 when Jack Welch implemented it at GE. Our recent survey of the American public’s opinion on manufacturing reveals that throughout one of the most turbulent periods in US economic history, they have maintained remarkably consistent views, year after year, on the importance of manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When considering their last mile strategy this peak season, retailers should also take note of the growing interest in the environmental impact of home delivery, especially among younger consumers. Of serious concern for retailers, many consumers cited delivery issues as a potential barrier to future online buying.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Here are some of the planning roles that you could aim for: Supply Chain Planner : Typically a management role with responsibility to analyse supply chain performance and develop strategies for improvement. –Robert Freeman, Procurement Expert.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Judging from FreightWaves’ new Inbound Ocean TEU Volume Index (IOTI) and the recent Transportation Air Cargo Index (AIRUSD), that is not the only company choosing to fly versus ocean shipping of goods over the Pacific. Restructuring supply chains will have a lasting effect on logistics networks.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Supply Chain 2014 Infographic: The State of the Supply Chain: I recently came across an interesting infographic from SAPinsider and insiderPROFILES that showcased a survey around the State of Supply Chain 2014. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. A yard management software (YMS) product was chosen, and the transfer centre was surveyed before implementation of a pilot project covering a small portion of the yard.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change. Crowdsourcing networks not only provide new ideas – they also vote on them – eliminating beta test groups and surveys. The Customer Owns the Empire.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

carriers have reported that they have been at capacity utilization rates of 95% and higher from the last quarter of 2017 through mid-2018, as evidenced by recent surveys conducted on the Transporeon platform. Adapt the freight allocation strategy to handle scarcity . Nearly half of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

A recent survey conducted by ETF has revealed that 3PL service providers are quite optimistic regarding their company’s business prospects in the next 12 months. Markets clearly change, and as a leader, we must have flexibility to even change our own strategies to meet the demands of customers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

What Data Analytics and Business Process Strategy Services Are Offered? Shippers report capacity as their top concern for selecting a 3PL service provider, specifically 65 percent of surveyed shippers. Secondly, technology investment comes in as a concern 58 percent of modern shippers.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2024

The National Private Truck Council's 2024 Benchmarking Survey found that shipments and volume increased last year as private fleets positioned themselves as a value-added transportation solution. Inbound freight volumes also increased, with private carriers hauling 35% of inbound freight, up from 31% in 2023.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

It is surprising then that despite the hundreds of millions of RFID tags sold this year alone that, according to results from the 2014 GS1 US Standards Usage Survey, finally saw the technology living up to the hype in the logistics industry in the last few years.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

9 Tactics to Build a Best in Class Manufacturing Safety Program to Impact your Bottom Line: “Over 60% of the CFOs in one survey reported that each $1 invested in injury prevention and manufacturing safety, returns $2 or more. Read Full Post.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

This report uses a unique data set from the American Community Survey (ACS) to estimate the distribution of employment in each state and congressional district. In 2013, the U.S. manufacturing sector directly employed 12 million workers, or about 8.8 percent of total U.S. employment.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision. Most respondents in the survey reported implementation costs below $13,000 for web-based options, and on-premises fees of less than $90,000. Implementation Costs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2016

More than 1,500 people participated in the survey. The majority of survey participants believe that they can deal with all of this only through the promotion of creativity in companies. They were from sixty countries and thirty-three branches.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

A 2017 survey of shippers found that up to 40 percent are concerned over continued delays and failure to deliver products on time and as expected. Both Inbound and Outbound Logistics Benefit From Implementing a TMS. But what if you could identify these worrisome issues when they become more than just a nuisance? The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. . >>> Read the Full Blog Post to Learn About Lean Inventory. INFOGRAPHIC] 3 Core Supply Chain Management Trends Gearing Up to Change SCM Forever.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

There are no old surveys to throw out or extra printing costs. And certainly, no one left using an old version of the survey. There is a pressing need to eliminate the lag time between when a survey is completed in the field and when it is received. Solution: REAL TIME DATA.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. E-commerce grew 10.2 Ultimately, B2B entities are experiencing dramatic impacts on distribution and manufacturing for several key reasons. Pricing models are changing as well.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. As a result of the decentralised environment, in which inbound logistics and transport management were separate operational fields, there was insufficient transparency in the supply chain.

Cost Reduction 93

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Technology will only delivery […] if it’s implemented with strategy and operations that adhere to best practices.”.

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