Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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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 READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions. This lowers transportation costs and contributes to sustainability efforts, a growing logistics industry concern.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Let’s take a closer look at the five key hallmarks of quality data sets that can improve transportation procurement. Increase transportation procurement with FreightWaves SONAR.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space. READ THE FULL ARTICLE increase in neutral inventory sentiment, that translated into a 51.7%

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2022

Check out the full article from IANA’s Intermodal Insights. Read the Article. Read the Full Blog. . “Covid-19 has accelerated digital adoption for many companies… [before] it was unfathomable that you could dispatch a truck from your kitchen” Larry Cuddy, CEO, Envase Technologies. DM Maintenance.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2022

Check out the full article from IANA’s Intermodal Insights. Read the Article. Read the Full Blog. . “Covid-19 has accelerated digital adoption for many companies… [before] it was unfathomable that you could dispatch a truck from your kitchen” Larry Cuddy, CEO, Envase Technologies. DM Maintenance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2022

Kristin Kay, senior design lead, transport management solutions for MHI member Manhattan Associates, said trucking companies and others have never been so receptive to technology’s promise. The requirement to use ELDs increased driver comfort with technology in the cab, leading to more ready adoption of other tech tools, Johnson said.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 22, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot about Bulk Connection's new Tank Wash Finder in our recent blog posts. In this article, however, we're going to stop telling you about what makes this tool so great. Like a proud parent, we're excited to spread news of its arrival far and wide while singing its praises along the way.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States. This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. Importance of Tonnage.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space. READ THE FULL ARTICLE 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.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll dive deep into the importance of disclosing hazmat shipments , ensuring both safety and compliance throughout the transportation process. By disclosing that your shipment contains hazardous materials, you’re taking the first step in ensuring full compliance with transportation regulations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Transportation generates the largest share of GHG emissions in the United States at 27%, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Transporeon

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Rates have been rising, and some shippers have even had to cut earnings outlooks due to rising transportation costs. With shipping costs rising rapidly and capacity so scarce, companies are going out to bid for new transportation contracts now instead of waiting. Why go to market now? Last year, the U.S. billion on Cyber Monday.”.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 18, 2016

An article published in the Wall Street Journal on September 1st claims that the number of unfilled manufacturing jobs is the highest it’s been in 15 years. Commenting on the evolution of the industry, Gary Miller, Director of Training at Ohio-based Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Inc. How can Computer Integration remedy this? .

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

From there, Allen explained how Envase uses a combination of acquisitions and technology development to assemble a collection of service lines such as Compcare Services, DrayMaster, GTG Technology Group, Infosite, Profit Tools, SecurSpace and Tailwind Transportation Software. We created Envase TMS for them.”. Well said, Sarah!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 27, 2015

Portions of this article were written by Jeff Green, Social Media Manager at Rethink Robotics and appeared on their blog. . In a recent article from American Express Open Forum , our CEO and President Michael Araten spoke about what it’s like to hire a robot, in particular, Baxter, a collaborative robot from Rethink Robotics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Technology Brings A New Dawn for Drayage Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 29, 2024 Tom Gresham | Inbound Logistics February 2024 The drayage industry has begun to come out of the shadows. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Today, in this article we are sharing the main advantages that a 3PL service can give you. Transportation : From the Distribution Center to your customers. Instead of investing financially in a physical space and dividing your time supervising employees to pack as well as transport your merchandise, a 3PL service does it for you.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The supply chain and logistics industry continues to monitor the impact digitization has on current and future production, operations and the overall management of transport. Their benefits range from supporting SME start-ups to optimizing transport management systems, and even improving transparency with customers.

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Transporeon

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Rates have been rising, and some shippers have even had to cut earnings outlooks due to rising transportation costs. With shipping costs rising rapidly and capacity so scarce, companies are going out to bid for new transportation contracts now instead of waiting. Why go to market now? Last year, the U.S. billion on Cyber Monday.”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 13, 2022

A transportation management system (TMS) is traditionally used in larger shipping operations. The benefits of these systems are managing transportation costs and navigating capacity crunches. What’s in this article: What are the benefits of using a TMS for LTL shippers of all sizes? TMS Adoption Is Low In Mid-Sized Shippers.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

What’s in this article: What are Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics? They simply don’t have the tools needed to collect and share better data or analyze it, and they don’t have the resources to pull in useful data from outside of the organization. It’s not that Excel isn’t a handy tool. level of analytics. The problem?

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Freightera

JULY 7, 2023

Recently, BI tools have taken over the Logistics industry with functions like predictive analysis, OLAP , interactive dashboards, warehousing, etc. You don’t have to be a tech genius to work with business intelligence tools. These insights can help your business thrive by enhancing your existing shipping process.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We’ll discuss why it’s critical to the success of many businesses in this article. At various phases of the process, from production and storage (inbound logistics) to transportation and delivery of the finished product (outbound logistics), risks might develop in the logistics chain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Even the freight transportation industry can't avoid this problem. The page covers everything from the more exotic side of the industry (like air transportation systems architecture or marine transportation) to detailed explanations of the industry from the US Department of Transportation. Keep Your Eyes Open.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. The abundance of data in supply chains and logistics operations has made machine learning a well-recognized and powerful tool for putting meaning to that data and making more accurate predictions of outcomes.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

This article shares six improvement tips to help you run a successful business. Connect with Your Community Establishing a connection with your community is one of the most effective marketing tools for creating a positive image for your business and facilitating improvement. Stagnation is the bane of every company’s existence.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. While the pandemic exposed the fragility of the global supply chain, adding data tools to traditional forecasting models is key.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

This article unveils how Software-as-a-Service systems function as a benefit to the supply chain industry and what this means moving forward. Therefore, SAAS systems could create efficient processes for transporting goods by offering a low cost opportunity to integrate and scale shipments. Supply chain and logistics companies included.

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3PL Links

APRIL 13, 2023

For all supply chain managers looking to simplify their logistics, this article offers a tried-and-true method. This article details the essential transformation process and a workable technique for implementing lean logistics. These tools can enhance storage and retrieval as well as automatically update inventory.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Let’s take the transport office and fleet management team as an example (assuming you have an in-house fleet and transport workforce). KPIs for your transport manager could include the full perfect-order metric, because he or she will need to ensure that…. Lower-tier KPIs in Action: An Example. Focusing in with Lower-tier KPIs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. Maybe a Master’s in supply chain itself, or logistics, and/or transport planning. Data Managers.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

The Challenge: Overcoming Issues with Transportation For large or small companies, startups, or long-established businesses, transportation issues can negatively impact costs, morale, and customer service.

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Parade

JUNE 24, 2019

In a recent article, Peter Rentschler, CEO at CarrierDirect, discussed why freight brokerages should focus on better utilizing their existing Transport Management System (TMS) to increase operational efficiency, rather than investing in upgrading their systems or purchasing something new. QuickBooks) Project management software (e.g.,

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