Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Consumers are paying the price. The most reported habit changes were consumer price increases, by 70% of surveyed shippers, and expected service level decreases, by 69% of respondents. Cost/pricing—68% of respondents. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Unfortunately, e-commerce means a higher rate of returns , but giving customers the ability to return online purchases to brick-and-mortar locations through e-commerce in-store returns is the key to unlocking greater success in the omnichannel customer experience. That’s not the only reason customers choose to return online purchases.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Carriers and transportation experts are always looking for ways to cut costs and maximize spending. A freight spend analysis can help cut those extra costs. By doing so, carriers and experts pinpoint logistics cost contributors. Performing a freight spend analysis reveals extra costs deriving from unforeseen issues.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

Intelligent supply chain management can reduce costs, improve profitability, and enable competitive advantage for your organization. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more mainstream, and machine-aided purchases, such as voice ordering thru voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, are beginning to permeate everyday households.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. In fact, companies entering the e-commerce market for the first time may consider using outsourced services, but it may come at a cost. Customers expect delivery on their purchases yesterday.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. If a consumer wants to view a product on a smart device while in-store, they are 20-percent more likely to complete the purchase. So, Omnichannel Is Not Dead? Not exactly. It is just shopping.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Meanwhile, 49 percent of shippers now offer free return shipping, so managing a returns process with minimal costs is essential to maintaining profitability. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 3, 2019

The global economy started 2018 with strong, synchronized growth, but the momentum faded as the year progressed and growth trends diverged. will remain “above trend,” while other key economies will experience further deceleration. growth was a well above trend at 2.9%, compared with only 2.2% Related White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The Problem: Warehouses Lacking IoT-Based Technologies Lose Opportunities The cost for internet connectivity is decreasing, but some warehouses, operating on legacy systems, are still using paper-based processes. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Often Left Behind in the Digital Inventory Management Conversation As explained by William Terdoslavich of DMN News , customers expect instant gratification when purchasing products in-store, and the same feeling exists when making an online purchase. Download White Paper. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

Spurred by the record-breaking growth of e-commerce and rising labor costs, robots can have a very positive impact in distribution centers when implemented correctly. When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2018

Amazon acquired Whole Foods and dropped the price of Prime Pantry through Prime Perks. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Amazon began looking into brick-and-mortar storefronts, hoping to capture a new slice of the omnichannel pie.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

Whilst there are economic benefits to this approach, it discounts current trends in competition for energy sources and market dominance, threats to supply infrastructure, the impact of natural disasters and geopolitical uncertainty (especially in the Indo-Pacific region).

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2018

ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! It is the best way to reduce costs, and gain a strong competitive advantage in the dynamic marketspace! GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 15, 2021

Higher expenses when purchasing new vehicles and equipment to comply with legal regulations and laws. Increased fuel costs as less-efficient vehicles consume more fuel and rely on less eco-friendly material usage. Download the White Paper. Look into the possibility of alternative energy sources.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Customer service is more important than ever, and customers expect purchases to arrive at record speeds with free or low-cost shipping, says GlobeCon Freight Systems. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2018

Retail supply chains have the added complications of needing to offer both in-store and online customer experiences, and they must continue to try to beat Amazonian prices. The next design and trend could become reality overnight, especially with the age of social media influencers. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shipping Costs Are A Thorn In Amazon’s Side At its core, Amazon is a logistics company. At nearly 15% of revenue, shipping offers a huge opportunity to take costs out of the company. Most businesses would look at that cost and say, “There’s our target.” GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. When selling logistics, we all want to paint a picture of a better future, post purchase. The pressure has never been greater to improve service at a lower cost.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2016

You’re not alone… some manufacturing floors still operate using paper-based systems. The price for getting manufacturing floor computer integration wrong. That’s a big price to pay. Essentially, what starts out as a fancy way to carry out manufacturing floor computer integration, suddenly becomes a cost drain.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. A TMS provides an extra opportunity to find the most cost-effective shipping options, and with e-commerce affecting 96 percent of all shippers, the need to leverage the benefits of e-commerce and TMS connectivity.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Spark Delivery is a crowd-sourced (Uber-like) delivery platform that allows Walmart to learn even more about the full last-mile delivery process. Following its purchase of Jet.com to advance its ecommerce efforts in 2016, Walmart has starting accelerating its shift from retail giant to tech-focused partner. Download Now!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

If you are looking to optimize VMI in regards to transportation management, contact Cerasis today to speak to one of our Account Executives or read our white paper on Inbound Freight Management. Mr. Higo said in response to the VMI for Supply Chain Cost Reductions post was: “Very informative article, thank you.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The world has entered the era of e-commerce, and companies around the globe are struggling to keep up with the trend. Lowered fuel costs and reduced diesel emissions. Get your free white paper. The further our products can move in a consolidated state, the lower overall freight costs for the shipment will be.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

It is our mission to provide education around transportation management, trends in transportation, pertinent regulation changes and impacts on transportation, and anything related to trucking and carriers. Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Surging e-commerce, demand for faster and cheaper shipping, and unrelenting demand for superior customer service are enough to make any shippers has been, but as shipping costs soar throughout 2018, shippers will be looking for ways to manage over the road modes better. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The driver shortage, capacity crisis, price of fuel, and many other factors are putting pressure on companies to innovate and begin commercializing futuristic technologies. Some of these technological trends are already disrupting the automotive and transportation industry. Related White Papers & eBooks. Optimization.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Challenges in Using Blockchain in E-Commerce The difficulties of blockchain depend on the source questioned. Reduction in costs and hassle associated with cargo insurance claims filing and processing, says CargoX Founder and CEO Stefan Kukman. Get Your Free White Paper Today. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

Trend Metrics Collected per Product: Confirmed Product Quality Complaint Rate by Product. Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Self-assessment processes including risk assessments, trending and audits. This happens when the repair rate and the associated costs increase significantly. Batch Reject Rate by Product.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. download white paper. Sustainable manufacturing can also be very cost-effective. Customers want to feel good about the products they’re purchasing and be sure the companies they’re supporting share the same values and standards.

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EazyStock

JULY 10, 2018

It may be a rapid growth or a slower one, but the growth trend will still be positive. Successful inventory planners will frequently run demand forecasts to ensure they have the right stock levels, safety stock and reorder points to optimize their cost model while ensuring a high order fill rate.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 20, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. I researched prices on most Indian online websites for the laptop configuration I wanted.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

In some cases, shippers have introduced pricing structures, size limits and surcharges for heavier items to deter such eCommerce customers. We’re responding to this trend.”. James Gagne added: “In the Home Delivery market, we’ve established a reputation for being reliable, flexible, customer-centric and cost-effective.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. This generally results in high costs of change in terms of both time and effort. Banking Suite.

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