Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 8, 2025

In this episode of Logistics Unplugged , Brian sits down with Lis, BlueGraces Director of Parcel Services, to explore how these changes are impacting shipping costs, delivery strategies, and the way businesses are navigating the parcel landscape.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key Shipping Trends for 2025 Let’s explore the key shipping trends for 2025 and discover practical strategies for logistics providers to implement, ensuring they remain competitive and responsive to these upcoming changes. Studies predict that fuel costs may rise by 10-15% by 2025, making efficient routing a priority for logistics providers.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

In fact, studies show that last-mile logistics can account for up to 30% of overall transportation costs. A well-executed last-mile strategy not only improves customer experience but can also lead to cost savings through optimized routes and better resource allocation.

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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. CID23, the 10th edition of CMC Innovation Day, took place last Thursday, June 22nd.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

To develop a method to analyse and contain CO2 consumption and emissions deriving from the automatic packaging processes of Sitma lines with a specific focus on e-commerce solutions and then define a go-to-market strategy. However, the company wanted to go a step further and look for tools able to provide objective data and values.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. Download: Dotcom Distribution 2018 eCommerce Study.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. I look forward to this study every year. The study shows delivering good service to grocery chains has never been harder. Forecasting Accuracy Was Terrible .

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2025

A study by Edelman found that 81% of consumers need to trust a brand before making a purchase. Numerous studies have demonstrated that communication plays a critical role in enhancing customer satisfaction, improving retention, and building loyalty. Trust is currency in e-commerce. Was it delivered to the wrong address?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

An IBM study found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to protect the environment. It turns out they’re rethinking every part of their operations, from a single package to their distribution process. We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Shippers must recognize this growth and adjust their strategies accordingly. This suggests a positive demand for products and services in the market.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2015

With a logistics company streamlining and studying the entire process, lower costs for shipping and storage are common. A reduction in product breakage because of a lack of proper packaging is also a measurable benefit. With a solid communication strategy in place, it is easier for businesses to find problems in the delivery system.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Implementation of sound e-commerce fulfillment strategies is necessary for the age of online funding, social media customer awareness, and interactivity. Study participants represented manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. We know how to pick, pack, and ship.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable packaging may be the one most effective way you can manage your costs better. It seems that no matter what industry you are in there is more and more buzz about the advantages of using reusable packaging and rightfully so. Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. The Evidence.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

We looked around at the various broker TMS packages out there and ultimately selected 3Gtms,” says Sonny. “It The post The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. It allowed us to be a big fish in a little pond.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Go with a More Sustainable Shipping Strategy Billions of packages are shipped just within the US every year. We have proof.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In warehouses, robots use matrices to determine the fastest routes for retrieving and packaging goods, reducing human error and improving efficiency. Improve Accuracy Cross-validate rates and costs to identify discrepancies and optimize pricing strategies.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. Whether a package is delivered right to their door in two days or less or they drive to a brick-and-mortar store to pick it up, consumers want what they want, when they want it and how they want it.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Sitma Machinery — a leading company in the design, construction and marketing of packaging and distribution solutions — has teamed up with Crono Log, an innovative start-up incubated in 2019 for the development of Data Science and Cloud Computing expertise, for a new partnership with the University of Parma.

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Plenty of cost-cutting strategies are being employed by Supply Chain Management leaders, but the potential long-term implications often remain unseen. Speaking of implications, let’s delve into the top cost cutting strategies that businesses implement but could negatively impact supply chain performance: 1. Download Case Study 6.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. In fact, the company helps its supply chain both measure its carbon impact but also provides solutions, such as right-sizing packages to maximize trailer capacity and thus reduce the number of deliveries.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

Proctor & Gamble In 2021, 73% of Proctor & Gamble ‘s consumer packaging was recyclable or reusable. This is a continued effort to work towards 100% recyclable or reusable consumer packaging. Currently at 90%, their goal is to make 100% of packaging recyclable globally by 2025. By 2025, their goal is to be at 100%.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In a SYSPRO-led research study, 29% of businesses stated that their systems lacked responsiveness during the pandemic and that they would be pursuing new business systems to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation. Digital transformation: a strategy.

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Ottawa Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

To support Fluf’s sustainable mission, we offer green warehousing and shipping practices that lower emissions and packaging waste. Eco-Friendly Packaging and Carbon Offset Shipping To uphold Flufs commitment to sustainability, we use recycled and recyclable packaging materials whenever possible.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Even before the arrival of the pandemic, the global e-learning market was expanding at an astonishing rate, with a 2019 study estimating that it would reach $336.98 The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Campus Study or Online Learning?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

As the company continues to insource more of its last mile delivery operations, it is also taking steps to limit issues that could occur during the package drop off process. Its overall aim is to reduce future delivery defects, particularly when it comes to packages that have been delivered but not reported as received by end customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement. The three-year average however remains higher at 1,061 due to the large losses in 2021.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Two-day shipping standards for packages is impacting consumer expectations of large format deliveries. A recent study from The American Transportation Research Institute showed that many companies are trying to move fulfillment closer to their customers. New supply chain strategies. An end-to-end approach.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This is one of the conclusions from the recent study “Personal luxury: Supply Chain challenges & how to prepare for the future”, developed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in cooperation with the international strategy consultancy Roland Berger.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 7, 2020

If production or availability cannot increase, an inefficient transfer of resources from one area of the battlefield to the other can upend strategy. Governments may launch economic stimulus packages to deploy funding and offset a precipitous decline in trade. 1] Eccles, H., 4] See Van Creveld, M.,

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

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