Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. Although LTL rates have been rising over the last couple of years, 81% of surveyed companies saw their LTL contract rates increase between 2021 and 2022. The Logistics Blog®.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

based non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, pointed to variation across some key metrics, including revenue, inventory levels, and order levels, with a forward-looking slant. Revenue growth projections for Q4 from our Q3 survey are likely to improve going into retail season,” Jason Lockard, SVP of Managed Logistics at BlueGrace, told LM.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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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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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

To get an answer to this question, we connected with Rajiv Perumal , Vice President of the Product team at Locus, for an InFocus Masterclass webinar this week. For instance, if they wish to Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS), Ship from 3PL, or parcel locker deliveries, last-yard deliveries, etc.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

These include senior decision makers from Johnson & Johnson, DHL and LOT Polish Airlines, who deliver an unbiased guide that is ideal for specifiers in pharmaceuticals, 3PL and air freight looking to make informed choices.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

Here are a few important pointers from the webinar: UPS Capital appointed Harris Poll to survey U.S For the study, Harris Poll surveyed more than 600 professionals. The survey provides some alarming results. Why do shippers need insurance? Why do shippers need insurance? annually LTL shipments show an annual loss of 10.8%

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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

APRIL 13, 2021

Partner with a 3PL can help you find capacity where and when you need it, such as tapping regional parcel carriers and re-thinking packaging strategies. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. According to the 2023 Super Bowl survey , 192.9

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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

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. In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision. Implementation Costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Since EDI is the lingua franca of carrier, 3PL, and shipper partner communications, being without it means you’re missing opportunities to be involved in standardized and frictionless business conversations. The moment you start shipping with a 3PL as your partner, you already have EDI built in! Myth: It’s Disruptive.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. Does the TMS have the backing of a well-known third-party logistics (3PL) provider , or does it run automatically? More recent studies have found similar results. Is It a Partnering Entity or Self-Managed System?

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

In a survey of 1,359 professionals, 44.5% Watch the Webinar Now! Bain & company mentions that an NPS score above 0 is good, 20 is excellent, above 50 is fantastic, and above 80 is the top percentile. If your NPS is negative, your company has more detractors than promoters, and they are unhappy with your brand.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

And according to a BI intelligence survey of major cities, people are willing to pay for the service. Therefore, the 3PL will become the dealer of the card game, and shippers will look to the dealer before deciding how to play their order fulfillment hand. . How Does the Year of the Transport Drone Impact Shippers?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers shared their thoughts about shipping and consumer demand in our survey. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

truck drivers still use paper logs to track hours of service, despite the federal mandate, says a new survey with 2,400 respondents from software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Teletrac Navman that provides GPS fleet tracking. . Even still, one-third of U.S. But contrary to popular belief, fines are regularly being issued to carriers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. Read Full Post.

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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. Communication and Collaboration is the Backbone of 3PL Trends.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The Future of Logistics: Are 3PL Companies Ready to Adopt these 4 Emerging Technologies? The future of logistics is paved with innovation and technology.

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