GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

The 3PL industry is experiencing growth as shippers and companies turn to logistics experts for various facets of the supply chain so the manufacturing and distribution companies may focus on their core. But the greater transformation in today’s 3PL landscape is the changing perception of logistics service providers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Seek a provider who can meet your temperature controlled capacity needs in tight seasonal markets like produce season, and provides qualified drivers trained in handling ambient products. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Tampa, FL (August 24, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics has been conferred with three distinguished awards by the supply chain industry’s preeminent publications and media outlets: Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers ( Food Logistics), 100 Great Supply Chain Partners ( SupplyChainBrain), and Top 100 3PL Providers ( Inbound Logistics). .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, reverse logistics management has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. Advantages of Partnering with 3PL for Reverse Logistics Management.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

However, when you decide to take the jump to outsourcing, you will have to choose between an asset-based and non-asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL). Both types of 3PLs have advantages and disadvantages. But, a non-asset-based 3PL provider may offer much more than you realize, including these seven key benefits.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Strategies for Surviving the Capacity and Trucker Shortage. If you’re not equipped with personnel and systems to manage through a shipping resource shortage, you may consider employing 3PL transportion management experts to handle logistics. Here are additional priorities in planning for capacity shortage.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. Effective transportation management strategy takes into account the availability of materials and order fulfillment requirements, ensuring that those resources are optimally utilized and warehouse capacity. Gaining "Shipper of Choice" Status.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

More than 70% of shipper survey respondents are currently both replenishing inventory and trying to meet demand. Increased online shopping, coupled with consumers’ expectations of lightning-fast shipping, has prompted shippers to frequently turn toward LTL to meet growing demands according to 94% of surveyed shippers. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Rather than giving up, shippers need to consider what Amazon and the big box giants have done right and apply these concepts as part of a robust parcel shipping strategy. This has the effect of lowering overall shipping costs, meeting customers’ demands for lower-cost, faster delivery of small packages. Purchase Insurance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy. It’s important to factor extended transit times into your inventory management strategy so that inventory arrives in sufficient time to meet demand, and to ensure your products are always in stock during the holiday season. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2018

Depending on the 3PL, additional services, like invoice auditing and value-added services may be available. Plus, working with a 3PL may open the door to even greater savings and enables control over full truckload freight management. In fact, Cerasis offers these services too.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment. But the picture is not all that bad.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Currently, the real estate for all these warehouse is owned by our client, and the operations are completely outsourced to multiple 3PL players. And our client engages with 3PL by open book cost plus contracts and gain share and pain share incentive. 3PL Answer 1. 3PL Answer 2. 3PL Answer 3. 3PL Answer 4.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2015

5 Engagement Strategies in Managing a Relationship With a Transportation Management 3PL. After deciding to use a third party logistics provider (3PL), you may be tempted to continue operating as you have previously. This requires a great deal of trust between the 3PL and your organization.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. This two-part blog series will take you thru the RFP questions along with the answers you'd expect to see from the 3PL. 3PL Answer 1. The Client Details. KPIs Question 1.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This is the omnichannel supply chain, and it will require shippers to rethink their strategies. Companies Will Aim to Improve Shipper-3PL Relationships. As demand for 3PLs grow, supply chain and logistics professionals will face greater pressure to improve shipper-3PL relationships.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

3PL Pricing Structure: Part 2 In Third Party Logistics Implementation. Sit back and think of the automatic data flow that is possible, giving all employees visibility with on floor displays, mobile apps, and strategic meetings once all of your warehouse systems for the supply chain are interconnected.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The need to meet the Holy Trinity of Manufacturing (having the right product, at the right time, and at the right price) is only growing. The key to making a successful selection rests in understanding what the 3PL brings to the table and how it will benefit the entity. Plan the 3PL Selection Criteria. 3PLs can be fickle.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

As explained by Steve Syfan , in most cases, a 3PL should be able to reduce transportation costs by at least 5 percent, and as much as 25 percent, for manufacturers who have been running their own shipping departments in house. You also are reducing risk for the manufacturer, because the 3PL will even cover the cargo insurance for shipments.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2016

It keeps companies from hiking their prices on consumers, and it encourages businesses to produce better products and meet customers’ expectations. If you can’t meet those demands or be very close to them, they will find what they need from Amazon, Wal-Mart or E-Bay. Better Alignment of Business Strategy With Goals of E-Commerce.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2016

These critical steps must include the following: Create a 3PL Selection Strategy or Plan. The 3PL should meet with the executive team. This is not a process that involves only one 3PL. Instead, the 3PLs will work to create a bid for your company. Some 3PLs may try “skim the edges” of the contract.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Still, the use of transport management systems is largely confined to big shipping and 3PL companies due to high implementation and maintenance costs, which have deterred most small to mid level shippers. As a result, a growing number of shipping companies of all sizes as well as 3PL companies are embracing them in unprecedented numbers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2017

Working with a third party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, for auditing needs puts the power of an auditing team to work in improving the accuracy and timeliness of your shipments. This prevents auditing systems from incorrectly requesting a refund on a shipment that meets exception criteria.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Companies Will Levy the Power of 3PL-Based Technologies. The increasing power of Amazon will also be a driving force in the push for supply chain managers to adopt transformative supply chain technologies and take advantage of 3PL resources, asserts Amy Wunderlin of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Yet if shippers want to win the current battle with carriers, they are going to need to have a strategy involving the LTL market. Meeting in the Middle. For starters, the LTL markets are expanding exponentially, as noted by Transport Topics , due to outsourcing loads via third-party logistics (3PL) and brokers.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Recently we read from Software Advice their recent report, the 3PL budgeting guide , which listed how much should a 3PL budget and how to compare a Warehouse Management System. Failure to meet these requirements can result in severe fines, penalties, incarceration, restitution, and permanent harm to public-image.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Although we are a 3PL with a focus on transportation technology and managed services, we love to provide those businesses looking to be bold and get their business to the next level. . Rothman has recently developed a new educational platform called Gutsball Leadership to help leaders meet this special challenge.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2018

Hold Carriers Accountable for Delivery Shippers must hold carriers accountable for meeting delivery. Work With a Third-Party Logistics Provider Partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can be a crucial step in simplifying the analysis of total landed costs for parcel or LTL freight shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2018

In other words, shippers are offering free shipping if the order meets set criteria. Even though customers may be charged for parcel shipping if they do not meet these criteria, it gives shippers an opportunity to upsell their products. This will strengthen brand value and increase customer loyalty.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs. That said, our research shows that many ERP systems do offer features for logistics providers such as 3PL billing and value-added services processing.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2015

Third-party logistics providers, or a 3PL service provider , have worked to help encourage efficiency within the shipping process through the use of a Transportation Management System, or TMS. NOTE: Not all 3PLs, like Cerasis, provide a TMS they have built themselves.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, applying a reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. Advantages of Partnering with 3PL for a Reverse Logistics System. Asset Recovery.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Home Depot is revamping their distribution center strategy to include a host of regional centers, and logistics providers stand to reap significant profits from increased collaboration in the marketplace. As a result, companies are doubling down on their efforts to meet the surge in demand and across global omni-channel sales.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Fourth-party logistics providers (4PLs) do all of the typical functions of a third-party logistics provider (3PL), while adding something more to the table. Chart from Capgemini 2014 3PL Study. According to MH& L News , 29 percent of shippers report using 4 PLs for the purpose of accessing more capacity.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

The manufacturing industry still relies on the skills of manufacturing workers, but these skill sets have changed to meet demands of the new era. With the rise of technology and machine-incorporation, their titles, pay levels, and fundamental ideas changed to meet the demand of the manufacturing industry. Where Are the Workers?

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