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?

4PL 101

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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 READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

If you are a logistics manager seeking options for a partnership with a 3PL services provider or looking to optimize the 3PL solution, then understanding the expansion of the holistic approach that some 3PLs offer will help you select an option that best suits your company. A 3PL Services Partnership Drives Value.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are poised to dramatically shape the supply chain landscape in 2018 and beyond. In turn, more companies are choosing to drive costs down and increase market share and competitive advantage through the use of 3PLs. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy.

Resource Reduction 97

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2023

“Southeastern Freight Lines and Old Dominion Freight Lines have consistently demonstrated their dedication to providing top-notch transportation solutions and going above and beyond to meet our customers’ needs,” said Bobby Harris, CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

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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). .

Supply Chain Software 62

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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

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. Increased velocity.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Follow these tips to ensure your temperature controlled freight delivers onetime and unblemished: Use a certified cold chain provider that has experience in transporting sensitive products such as fresh produce. Food Chain Digest Names 2022 Top Food Chain Providers Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Whether you call it a transportation management system, TMS, or transport management system, we have you covered on the State of TMS in our first post , the 4 key process enablers in the second post , and in today’s post we will cover what the future holds for transport management systems. What are you seeing in the space?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This is the final post in our strategic shipping or transportation management series. Stemmed from our first post on covering these 10 areas of focus for shippers to have a strategic transportation management mindset in order to create a competitive advantage, we went ahead and went into detail on each of those 10 posts.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. In fact, 3PLs restore many of the benefits that existed in the shipping world of yesteryear. A Transportation Management Provider Have the Bargaining Chips.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. What’s Happening with Transport Drones for the Use in Logistics?

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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. Not a single company said it has increased its transportation spend due to network congestion, confirming that shippers are passing these costs on to consumers instead of absorbing them. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

Material Savings 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

The Move to Mexico Based in the Tampa Bay area, BlueGrace Logistics is one of the largest 3PL providers in the U.S. Chief commercial officer and president of 3PL services Scott Schara told BOSS the company plans to have 25-50 employees in Mexico by the end of 2024. and is embracing nearshoring with an expansion into Mexico.

Supply Chains 74

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world. How Are Mother’s Day Flowers Shipped?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

In the interest of both, businesses are increasingly tying reverse logistical operations to transportation management as a natural fit. Many companies now outsource transportation, accounting, logistics technology, accounting, and other systems management. Use the 3PL checklist to identify your company’s resource needs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2016

Much talk about sales, automation and improved processes dominate the conversation when considering outsourcing logistics processes to a transport and logistics providers or using a 3PL-based transportation management system (TMS). Immediate upgrades to existing transportation technology systems. What Does 10 Percent Buy?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

As a result, more supply chain entities are turning to transportation consolidation programs otherwise known as truckload consolidation, explains Joseph O’Reily of Inbound Logistics , to meet these demands. What Is a Transportation Consolidation Program? What Does a Transportation Consolidation Program Do?

Cost Reduction 54

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Transportation rates have been rising over the last couple of years due to factors like the driver shortage, lack of equipment, a capacity crunch, and rising fuel costs. Transportation rates have been rising over the last couple of years due to factors like the driver shortage, lack of equipment, a capacity crunch, and rising fuel costs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. We call this a hybrid managed transportation model. Transportation Management System Benefits.

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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

JUNE 11, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers may not have the skills necessary to negotiate transportation contracts, including those involving full truckload shipping. Depending on the 3PL, additional services, like invoice auditing and value-added services may be available. This problem is not due to just capacity; it derives from inexperience too.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

of domestic freight transportation, including raw materials for manufacturing, finished manufacturing, and retail goods. Grocery stores would struggle to keep products in stock and materials like medical supplies and gas would be in short supply if truck drivers stopped transporting these essentials. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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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

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

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

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. 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. 3PL Answer 1.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2016

Effective transportation management can be a hassle. Transportation managers must keep up with the ship dates of inventory, where inventory is currently located in the transportation process, what insurance information is being used and appropriated for each shipment, and many more factors.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. In addition to the efficiencies that a 3PL provides, the manufacturer is able to eliminate costs such as payroll, taxes, and workers' comp insurance.

Cost Reduction 54

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. 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.

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