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.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that carbon emissions from heavy-duty trucks are the fastest-growing contributor to overall emissions in the U.S. Unify data streams.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

In the automotive and trucking realm, evidence of that fact is everywhere. Truck makers like Daimler and Volvo Trucks have growing remote diagnostics and telematics businesses, while traditional tire companies like Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli and Michelin have expanded fleet management and telematics offerings. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We chose revenue, we chose inventory levels and orders because we felt like those were three primary metrics that can help us indicate what’s going to happen from a trucking standpoint,” Lockard said. READ THE FULL ARTICLE percent of respondents had a “neutral” sentiment on order volume this holiday season, up from the 43.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. And, once implemented properly, having a collaborative, tech-enabled supply chain network powered by free-flowing, actionable data will unlock measurable business value.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

More pertinently, 53% of respondents to a 2018 Statista study said they’re using blockchain for their company’s supply chain. This week’s article by Morai Logistics explores the most prominent hurdles blockchains have yet to overcome in the world of supply chains. Large scale adoption is crucial to overcome this.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Larry and a lot of our executives come from the trucking space,” Allen explained. Envase is connected to more than 35,000 drivers, and the majority of them are independent owner/operators with fewer than four trucks. Allen explained that Envase’s vision started with founder and CEO Larry Cuddy Jr. Larry’s the CEO with a CDL.

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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. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

More than 60,000 new drivers are needed, according to the American Trucking Associations. percent of drivers are women, according to the Women In Trucking (WIT) Index, developed in conjunction with the National Transportation Institute (NTI). Data shows that wages do indeed impact driver retention.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Key stakeholders should be prepared to fully share relevant data and detailed customer-expectation information. In turn, the chosen MLP must be prepared to assist with methods to capture the data, be familiar with internal systems, provide options and work collaboratively with the company’s teams. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

The largest year-over-year increase in pressure in 2021 came from investors, governments, and international governing bodies, according to The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 study from The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Leaf Logistics Inc. DROP AND HOOK.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. They have evolved from simple tow trucks following wires on the floor to smart-tech machines navigating complex environments with lasers and cameras.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. They have evolved from simple tow trucks following wires on the floor to smart-tech machines navigating complex environments with lasers and cameras.

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Women in Trucking

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The severity of those mental health conditions is obvious in data like this: 13.6% Trucking is one of the top 8 occupations for suicide according to the CDC. Some studies report that drivers say that loneliness is their main source of distress. Loneliness is a big challenge for drivers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The tech is using data to its full potential to better anticipate events, avoid risks and create solutions. For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. 3) Big, clean data The Artificial Intelligence answer is not only about robots, however.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) Tighter Trucking Capacity, Higher Rates Until 2019 (or Beyond). As many companies are experiencing already, stronger economic growth (coupled with other factors) is leading to tighter trucking capacity and higher rates.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

In this article – written by Luca Legnani, Panasonic ’s European Marketing Manager – we look at how logistics businesses are applying AI and AR to their operations today, and how easily the technology can be integrated into existing business processes. In fact, automated vehicles are also exploding in the world of logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The primary modes of transport include trucks, ships, and planes. Technology Integration: Advanced technologies like IoT sensors and data analytics are used to monitor produce conditions during transportation, helping to ensure that it reaches consumers in optimal condition.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 20, 2020

RPA bots can also scrape relevant data from emails, texts, social media and other digital sources to identify market trends and insights. RPA allows for seamless system-to-system interaction, so migrating data from shipping instructions, BOLs, packing invoices, and other documents is done automatically. The Cost of Not Automating .

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

According to an article on Splash247.com, Studies were done to show that not all FCL containers are actually fully-utilized. According to JOC.com, “it would maximize load consolidations on trucks before they enter the airport.”

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Freight Center

JANUARY 30, 2020

The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) recently published its annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry for 2019. Of those four, we’ve dedicated one article to an in-depth discussion of Transportation Infrastructure, Congestion and Funding. Truck Parking. What Can Be Done About Truck Parking?

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

According to JOC.com, the latest roadside inspection data shows that the number of driver roadside inspections and violations rose less than one percent, but the number of violations that placed drivers out-of-service rose 4.5 American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage reached 147.6 Learn More.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When you consider the amount of information people post digitally, there is a lot of sensitive data out there, just waiting to be taken. The average value of cargos stolen by fictitious pickup was $203,744 vs. $174,380 per incident for cargo thefts overall during the study period, a 17 percent differential. It represented a 7.7%

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Related Articles. percent more than the previous best November on record, according to recent data from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). billion annually to the cost of delivering goods to consumers and businesses, according to Port Authority data.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

The rapid growth of ecommerce is driving deep changes in logistics, from tightening up trucking capacity to elevating the importance of final-mile delivery processes. Read the Article: 8 Fundamentals for Achieving Artificial Intelligence Success in the Supply Chain. Combating Trucking Constraints. Predictive Analytics.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The tips and ideas in this article will assist you in making a start, and as it’s logical to begin your supply chain and logistics job search with a sense of direction, we’ll kick off by looking at some good starter jobs and the qualifications that will boost your candidacy for them. Source: Deloitte Report – The Future of Work.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

According to information from a new study, there is still a disconnect between the opinion of the digital supply chain and the actual implementation of it. . The survey also shows that of the respondents, only 6 percent have a process in place where every member of the organization can see everyone else’s data. .

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

To better understand true cost and volume impacts, Zipline Logistics evaluated a sample of 33,000 shipments, comparing data prior to the 2017 Tropical Storm Harvey with data after the event. Data shows that the Average Cost Per Load after the 8/26 hurricane went up by $159.58, or 11% and that the Average Cost Per Mile increased by 15%.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Related Articles. East and West coasts has steadily increased over the years, as illustrated in the chart below, which was constructed using data from BlueWater Reporting. As of September, average containership size on the Asia-to-U.S. Click here to look at our new privacy policy. I Agree.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Related Articles. East and West coasts has steadily increased over the years, as illustrated in the chart below, which was constructed using data from BlueWater Reporting. As of September, average containership size on the Asia-to-U.S. Click here to look at our new privacy policy. I Agree.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

The New York Times published an article acknowledging that “veterans are working, but not in jobs that match their advanced training.” . For example, a majority of veterans possess skills that would be perfect for a career in truck driving. Military Veteran Skills Valued by the Trucking Industry. Types of Truck Driving Jobs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 14, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Identified Problems in Driver Safety. The Pushback on Implementation Legislation by Trucking Companies. Safety in the Trucking Industry. Trucking accidents are one of the freight industry’s most pressing concerns. Every year, about 500,000 trucking accidents occur in the United States.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. Let’s take a brief look at some of them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype. Planning applications don’t work well if the master data they rely on is not accurate; this is known as the “garbage in, garbage out” problem.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

I always joke that there’s this spectrum because guys who say, “I call the trucking company,” we have an EDI that tells you when the truck arrived and a truck that tells you when the truck picked up. It’s always collecting critical data on location and condition. Everybody has. You mentioned UI.

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