Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

BlueGrace heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 7, 2024 Jeff Berman | Logistics Management March 7, 2024 Tampa, Fla.-based A purchase price for the transaction was not disclosed.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

When it comes to efficient and cost-effective over the road transportation management , it is absolutely crucial that you be working with a trustworthy 3PL. Understanding the potential value of a 3PL early in the process is crucial to saving money and providing great service. What Is A 3PL? How Does A 3PL Benefit My Enterprise?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. A provider with the breadth of capabilities, depth of experience, and backed by powerful technology can do more than simply track supply chain operations. Data Visibility and Reporting. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Tampa, FL (December 13, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in North America, today released its inaugural Logistics Confidence Index (LCI). The LCI supports improved performance through logistics and transportation operations, strategy, and execution. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Transparency in supply chain operations across the globe. Automatic consolidation of data from partners and systems. Advantages of Partnering with 3PL for Reverse Logistics Management. Data integration and web-based technology. Greater customer service and higher retention levels.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. Many firms are adopting a range of technologies to improve supply chain operations, including industrial automation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. We've built a deep checklist to understand first before you go about engaging with a 3PL. Do you even first understand your own needs?

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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. Here are some insights: When shippers turn to 3PLs for supply chain improvements, what is their biggest need?

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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

APRIL 5, 2016

Stocks plunged, layoffs became normal, and shippers scaled back operations in favor of surviving the collapse. However, the economy is on the mend, and the need for immediate cost savings and lean solutions is starting to take the backburner to how 3PL Logistics Companies could benefit shippers through long-term relationships.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Augie Grasis, CEO of FrieghtGator.com In today's blog, Augie discusses why Carriers should partner with a 3PL or LTL Freight Exchange to stay ahead of the game and not be left behind. Why Carriers Should Partner with a 3PL or LTL Freight Exchange. What’s in it for me?”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What is Electronic Data Interchange? First we must understand and get on the same page of what is Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, as it is not only used in the transportation industry. How does Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Work?

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Of course, shippers still need to move their LTL freight and as a result, they tend to continue operating within the current confines of their contracts or consider moving freight to the spot market. Engage a large 3PL with broad carrier relationships. That is another way carriers effectively reduce the reliance on their networks.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

However, the digital supply chain has grown increasingly reliant on the use of “smart technologies,” such as those involved in automated data capture, analyses and the Internet of Things (IoT). In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. So manufacturers and distributors have increasingly turned to 3PLs to focus on the back-end operations and streamlined process as it relates to transportation management.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Better ways to manage transport operations emerge, from how we plan and strategize, to how we ultimately execute and drive continuous improvement. The good news is, shippers have more access to data than ever before, which brings us to trend number two. Hiring Data Scientists or Third-Parties to Analyze Data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

In a thoughtful webinar today digital freight forwarder Zencargo co-Founder, Richard Fattal, and Bis Henderson ‘s Louisa Hosegood debated the unprecedented pressures in the global supply chain this year and how they jeopardise retailer’s profitability. Retailers should ask how risky their operating model is. Own the total.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2015

6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement. Why A Successful Transportation Management Program Is Empowered By Data. How Effective Logistics and Transportation Management Leads to Scalability in Business Operations. This requires a great deal of trust between the 3PL and your organization.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Most businesses ultimately determine that this area of responsibility cannot realistically be merely subsumed under packaging, warehousing, or other operational functions. The freight manager attempting to operate without this authority cannot be ideally effective. Third-Party Logistics (3PL). Bottom Line Strategizing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement. Why A Successful Transportation Management Program Is Empowered By Data. How Effective Logistics and Transportation Management Leads to Scalability in Business Operations. Strategic Logistics Management: The Importance of Flexibility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

To measure your supply chain is to create an overview of your operations and within that, to develop an understanding of your key processes and where your company’s strengths and weaknesses lie. The data and analytics gathered during the measure phase is instrumental to a proper understanding of your operations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Let’s take a closer look at the problem with trying to manage over the road (OTR) modes through traditional, manual data entry and freight scheduling versus using a TMS. Paired with value-added services, a quality TMS can transform outbound and inbound logistics into a turnkey operation. Freight claims management services.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As a 3PL focused on transportation management , and especially LTL freight management , Cerasis is well positioned to help you achieve the "Best in Class Shipper" status. . Data Capture. Shipping freight inherently comes with a large amount data. Each data entry is an opportunity for data capture and analysis.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

In response, more shippers have ditched their practices of working with carriers directly for third-party logistics provider (3PL) partnerships. However, the continued increasing demands of consumers are driving a shift away from process improvement to customer-focused logistics, and you need to understand how this will impact your operation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

In our recent webinar, Landed Cost & Vendor Compliance , we posed some prudent questions for companies to review with their operations teams, listed below. That’s great if you’re just trying to gather some overall business data,” Brian Blalock, Senior Manager of Sourcing at BlueGrace Logistics, says.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

If your business has considered outsourcing or you are new to the idea, we at Cerasis, a 3PL or more aptly, a transportation management provider , will show you how a 3pL can provide significant benefits you in these 8 key ways. Analysis of Big Data. Saving Money. Face the fact: money is the heart and soul of your business.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

No shipper, or even Cerasis as a transportation management 3PL, can ship freight without trucks. Trucking Industry Safety Tech: What Data are We Seeing? On top of that, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted the fourth consecutive year of truck crash increases from their available 2013 data.

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

If you are using a reseller to promote your products, chances are that they own much of the brand recognition and certainly all of your customer experience and data. Related: 7 Steps to building state-of-the-art delivery operations. Control the customer experience and data. How often does that customer order? Want to learn more?

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

If you are using a reseller to promote your products, chances are that they own much of the brand recognition and certainly all of your customer experience and data. Related: 7 Steps to building state-of-the-art delivery operations. Control the customer experience and data. How often does that customer order? Want to learn more?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Quality, service, costs, environmental and legislative issues are strategic issues that must be managed in addition to the operational challenges mentioned above. In the interest of both, businesses are increasingly tying reverse logistical operations to transportation management as a natural fit. Recapturing Value. Return center.

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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. Recall that many 3PLs provide a TMS for business applications.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, you need to understand what distribution technology trends, as explained by Advantage Business Media and Lindsay Konzak of Modern Distribution Management , are being seen in today's distribution network and how they will impact future operations. New Connected Technologies Are the Focus of Shippers and Carriers.

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