Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Whenever disruption strikes, there is only so much capacity available. When these events occur, carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers, and that’s especially true when capacity tightens during any peak or quasi-peak, such as the produce season. . In the past year, LTL embargoes have become more common.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2018

From new offices to charity events that helped others in so many communities, our amazing team made this year one to remember. Randy Collack, Chief Strategy Officer, has retired this year. He oversaw several departments as the Chief Strategy Officer, including all Freight brokerage in the Tampa headquarters. Can we get a WOOOO!?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

E-commerce is steam rolling ahead, and retailers need to make the necessary modifications and embrace omnichannel strategies to make money. Revenues, and in turn profits, took a turn for the worse in 2015 due to stagnating volumes and over-capacity. When an event occurs, the most important thing is to be able to bounce back.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

Today’s Status: Unfortunately, the capacity of 3D printers remains in infancy, capable of only producing simplified parts out of liquid polymers. They can be used to manage inbound and outbound processes and strategy. Virtual Reality Comes to the Forefront.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Carrier bankruptcies affecting capacity. The pandemic has certainly accelerated the digitization strategies of all corporations,” Yearling says, adding that the event also accelerated the shift to online commerce and pushed the need to align inventory to demand. Increasing parcel rates. Increasing carrier cost and verdicts.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The decision-making capacity of smart devices within an IoT-enabled network also affects the overall supply chain structure. For instance, when a supplier cannot deliver on time, that event could trigger an automatic search for an alternate supplier within the interconnected intelligent system.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In this, our second quarterly roundup, we’re revealing the following supply chain issues and events making news in industry media and beyond: The growing adoption of digital twin technology in the supply chain. How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. Unfortunately, shippers who misrepresent freight have taken advantage of 2014’s major capacity crunch and the perception of one on the way to make shippers trust their predetermined information.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Home Depot is revamping their distribution center strategy to include a host of regional centers, and logistics providers stand to reap significant profits from increased collaboration in the marketplace. Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate. What’s Driving Investments in Logistics Technology in E-Commerce?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

Fewer overall drivers implies that even an increase in the overall LTL capacity through the purchase of new LTL fleets would be incapable of handling the expected demand of LTL shipping without additional drivers. Recall the events of last year’s holiday season. LTL Providers Reach Capacity.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Further, as JOC.com wrote in a recent article about the Wall Street Journal an alysis: At the moment, shippers at the NASSTRAC conference said capacity is more balanced than a year ago, in the aftermath of the disruptive polar vortex cycle of winter storms. Operating at Capacity. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp. told the conference.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

If an event arises while in-transit, the shipper needs to have a means of locating the driver and altering the planned course. By closely monitoring every aspect of LTL shipping processes, shippers can make sure all of their fleet is operating at capacity, with respect to driver shortages and availability.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Furthermore, the expansion capacity of the cloud redefines forecasting standards to generate the most accurate and responsive KPIs for your business. Even wide scale power outages or adverse events, like those of 9/11, can be overcome by cloud-based technologies in your TMS.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. That’s not just good news for consumers; capacity is opening up for freight carriers. It must have contingency, as you sometimes aren't prepared for the unseen.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

For example, a machine may need to have a specific part replaced every three months, but periods of increased demand could mean the manufacturing entity is placed at maximum capacity. The IoT could halt that machine’s processes until the appropriate preventative maintenance has been completed. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Added order capacity without added headcount. We doubled the capacity of our team without adding headcount. As the CFO, that also gives me more control over business events, which helps my peace of mind. - Improved capacity planning. We’ll have more people focused on the business rather than on managing system.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

DOT Week 2023 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Jackie Syverson - May 3, 2023 Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration ( CVSA ) conducts its annual international road checks, also known as DOT Week or DOT Blitz. What is DOT Week? So, be patient.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Benefits of Fleet Management Operational Efficiency Businesses can implement numerous strategies to streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency in fleet management. One of the strategies to consider is adopting robust fleet management software, which enables businesses to automate and streamline fleet-related processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Risk events that happen in one part of the supply chain can cause a disruptive effect that is amplified multi-fold given the complex connectivity of labor, raw materials, and capacity. Inflation, pandemics, railway strikes, adverse weather events – the supply chain disruptions keep on coming.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The site highlights trucking concerns, such as the capacity shortage, the talent gap, and more. The blog publishes a weekly roundup of news and events affecting global supply chains, along with content on warehousing, SaaS, cloud-based supply chain systems, blockchain and more. Trucks.com. Logistics Viewpoints. Supply Chain Digest.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

When a business’s existing system reaches capacity, the ability to enter more orders and generate a profit become hindered. The capacity of a current system is comparable to a speed limit for business. Take a look at how effective logistics and transportation management systems lead to scalability in business operations.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are a bit past the halfway mark for 2015, but since this marketing manager's vacation is this week, we have decided to make sure we still have our usual "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event (read, these are easier to schedule while we are out!). . Top Logistics Blog Posts from all of 2014.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 29, 2021

For those who may have been oblivious to what happened (if that is possible), the Ever Given a 24,000 TEU capacity container ship. In one of the webinars we attended, we posed a question to mariners as to whether they and their unions would consider a ban to trade into “dangerous” areas.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Unfortunately, this confluence of events means that simply getting the raw materials needed for your products could become much more challenging throughout 2017. Primarily, investment into new or upgraded fleets can finally be achieved without the worry of a crumbling infrastructure, explains Capacity LLC.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

Longer routes are soaking up an estimated 16% of global capacity, according to ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon, bringing supply and demand into balance. Jensen also pointed out, though, that with capacity being used for diversions, there is little slack available should any additional disruption arise, and such an event really could cause a crisis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

I started going to events in conferences because I didn’t work anywhere. It looks at the driver’s and the operator’s capacity. One is about capacity because the capacities are reducing. FarEye: In the final year of college, we know fairly well to try out using our skills to solve problems.

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