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Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

An increasing number of shippers are moving towards logistics outsourcing to gain better visibility into their freight track and spend, two key factors in determining business vitality. In a nutshell, outsourcing is more in demand than ever from shippers because of rising costs.

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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Faced with the challenge of limited data availability, he co-founded Vizion, an API-first solution empowering cargo owners, freight forwarders, and software providers to achieve true supply chain visibility by tracking ocean freight in near real-time. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less.

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What Goes WRONG in Logistics Outsourcing? (Role Play)

Logistics Bureau

Watch this worst-case scenario roleplay (starring Rob as John Jones – the customer – Logistics Manager from OZ Health, and starring Rob again as George Smith – the 3PL Provider – Ops Manager at AAA Distribution). Establish clear outsourcing objectives. Identify what is being outsourced.

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Managed Services Clarifies Data In The Chemical Supply Chain

Trinity Logistics

Chemical manufacturers collect and use a lot of data in their supply chain. They deal with data on their products, customers, transportation, storage, operations and more. Acquiring that data is not hard but managing and utilizing that information to be able to analyze your business is the challenge. Managed Services.

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6 Things to Look for in a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Partner

Now, That's Logistics

David Buss, DB Schenker USA CEO explains, “With the right 3PL partner in place, organizations can effectively outsource tasks like order picking and packing; kitting and assembly; inventory management; returns management; rush deliveries; and other logistics-related activities.” 6 Things to Look for in a 3PL. Meeting Customer Demands.

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What is Transportation Management Software?

Trinity Logistics

Transportation Management software offers you a way to view insightful data, gain visibility, and better manage all the moving parts in the shipping process. How do you gather and view data? Through a TMS, you can automate and optimize your processes, gain visibility into your logistics, and view valuable data.?. your logistics?

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Top Supply Chain Publications Recognize BlueGrace Logistics as Dominant Provider in 2022 Rankings

Blue Grace Logistics

Case Study. Inbound Logistics ‘ Top 100 3PL Provider’s list serves as a qualitative assessment of service providers the publication feels are best equipped to meet and surpass its audience’s evolving outsourcing needs. BlueGrace Recognized as Dominant Provider Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.