Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

2020 threw at us a potent concoction of virulent market conditions including a pandemic, skyrocketing freight rates, reduced availability of space and equipment on container ships, unprecedented demand and port congestions along with the usual documentation and visibility issues that we have been facing for years.

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Magaya

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Whether you’re new to the freight forwarding industry or you’ve been in this line of business for a long time, it’s easy to marvel at how the industry has evolved in recent years. Software that facilitates streamlined, efficient, affordable service is crucial to your success as a modern freight forwarder. Times have changed.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JUNE 6, 2024

At Camelot 3PL Software, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses. The Birth of EDI The history of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in supply chain and warehousing is a testament to the evolution of technology and its impact on business efficiency.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Digitisation, Digitalisation, Digital Transformation are some buzz words that have recently taken the shipping and freight industry by storm. Whether digital or manual, the business of shipping involves a lot of documentation. Let’s take a quick look at what these terms mean and what it is all about.

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FLS Transport

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The Top 5 Stories in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics. Here’s this week’s Weekly Freight Report: What improvements will the 1.2 The SBTC states that hackers have had access to FMCSA data as far back as 2019. The SBTC states that hackers have had access to FMCSA data as far back as 2019.

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Speed of Tendering Freight and Related Services. RPA logistics use cases often focus on tendering freight and the speed at which orders get processed, shipments loaded, and containers emptied for return. Securing the best shipping rate is an ongoing struggle for shipping managers and freight brokers alike.

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Turvo

MAY 11, 2020

Freight brokers face a perilous future of uncertain profitability. According to TruckingInfo , “gross margins and revenues were down for freight brokers in the third quarter of 2019, but cost reductions allowed brokers to stay profitable.” In response, more companies want a freight broker TMS. in the third quarter of 2019.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Freight is one of the most critical parts of a product-based industry. Materials, machinery, and other physical goods are all delivered through freight services, whether it is in-house or through third-party logistics. This is why your inbound freight management must be smooth and foolproof. What is Inbound Freight?

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether achieving real-time compliance tracking, navigating market uncertainties through advanced analytics, or reinforcing safety protocols via secure data exchange, the digital revolution within the chemical supply chain emerges as the critical factor in surmounting these difficulties. Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

A report based on a survey by Finances Online found that the most critical inventory management practices for companies were forecasting (61.3%), warehouse management (50%), logistics (46.8%), and back-end technology (32.3%). And technology can go a long way in promoting end-to-end visibility, including: Inventory visibility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Benefits of freight optimization technologies. The potential of real-time data collection and sharing. Freight optimization technologies have increased in relevance, as they could help improve the health of a business by reducing costs and increasing sales. Driver safety. AI and automation.

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Turvo

JULY 9, 2021

Dealing with overage, short, and damaged freight ( OS&D) within the supply chain network is a vital part of management’s job. Working with accurate and up-to-date data is essential in managing inventory and shipping load efficiency. Collect and Manage Digital Documents. Know the Real-Time Status of F reight.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

Advanced tracking technologies, such as GPS, RFID, and real-time data analytics enable companies to monitor the movement of goods in real-time, ensuring transparency and reducing the risk of delays or losses. This data can be leveraged to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Specialized data analysis firms such as Cargonet have found that cargo theft is peaking and the losses being suffered by manufacturers, shippers, and logistics service providers have reached historic highs. Watchdog platforms offer cargo theft prevention and recovery networks by analyzing big chunks of data provided by drivers and carriers.

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3PL Insights

JULY 11, 2018

The amount of time and effort saved by using these technologies makes them a must-have when transferring documents to another company. EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. This refers to the electronic interchange of documents between companies. Here’s what you need to know about EDI and ASNs. What is EDI? What is ASN?

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FLS Transport

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The Top 7 Stories in Freight. The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. August Cass Freight Index Indicates Strong Freight Recovery. Earnings Poised to Surge in 2021. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. And, once implemented properly, having a collaborative, tech-enabled supply chain network powered by free-flowing, actionable data will unlock measurable business value. Reduced working capital. Faster order-to-cash.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What is Electronic Data Interchange? First we must understand and get on the same page of what is Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, as it is not only used in the transportation industry. How does Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Work?

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Forto

JULY 12, 2019

How the right communication process and data management style augment shipment handling and reduce risk. Multiple stakeholders, dozens of calls, variations of documents, process steps, and diverse transport management systems (TMS) complicate international shipping even further. . The supplier confirms scheduled pickup on May 29.

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Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

August 6, 2020 Stord is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay Logistics Company , just a few months since expanding our freight capabilities. Freight transportation is the culprit that makes up a vast majority of air pollutants and emissions in the US.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Getting a better shipping experience is easy with an optimized supply chain and a robust freight brokerage setup. Creating the perfect supply chain can be a challenge, but freight managers can do some simple yet practical things. Real-time data is critical to the supply chain’s smooth operations day in and day out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Billions of venture capital dollars of investment are being poured into companies that can integrate real-time visibility data with transportation to provide a more informed ETA for shippers and carriers. and, “How can I best manage my documents so that my containers don’t get stuck at the port of discharge?”. Shipment at origin.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Shipping (printing documents, knowing weight/volume to obtain freight quotes, etc.).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Shipping (printing documents, knowing weight/volume to obtain freight quotes, etc.).

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Find Your Product Safety Data Sheet Also called a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), the Product Safety Data Sheet is supplied by the product manufacturer or supplier, and contains all the data concerning the physical, chemical, explosive or radioactive properties of the hazardous materials or components.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Twenty-first-century freight management parties have more opportunities than ever to maximize efficiency. Today, companies can use all sorts of technological tools to create more data-driven processing that puts time back in the pockets of freight moving America. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2022

This exciting new collaboration with leogistics will add the power of OceanIO – the industry’s most comprehensive and robust ocean data foundation – to myleo / dsc, helping it supply higher levels of visibility and more predictable delivery of goods in transit across the world.”.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether achieving real-time compliance tracking, navigating market uncertainties through advanced analytics, or reinforcing safety protocols via secure data exchange, the digital revolution within the chemical supply chain emerges as the critical factor in surmounting these difficulties. Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Following Walmart’s new policy, other big-box retailers, like Target and Home Depot, released similar rules, pushing any inconvenience or associated costs with unplanned inventory management problems back down the supply chain. Old fashioned systems (manual data entry): Digital systems are a necessity in the modern world of commerce.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Shippers who unload efficiently and quickly without depending on driver involvement help carriers avoid poor trailer utilization or excessive trailer inventories.” That’s a loaded question, and it requires a review of all existing shipping services, freight brokerage value-added talking points and more.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 22, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) The shipper tech stack is continuously expanding, and according to Transportation Impact , “Key to all these new capabilities is data interoperability. Real-time collaborative alert management system No system reaches maximum potential when operating from old and outdated data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

One of the top challenges faced by the logistics industry is the lack of transparency and traceability involved in commercial freight. Ensuring on-time deliveries requires keeping on top of vast amounts of documentation, inventory management and route optimisation. Addressing key supply chain challenges.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Another study by the EPA, titled Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions , noted that “according to the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990–2018 (the national inventory that the U.S. Unified data enables analytics to create efficiency and reduce emissions in several ways. Unify data streams.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. Retail’s inventory glut means big business for liquidators. The backups stretch to major freight hubs including the key transit point at Chicago, freight executives say, where containers have been piling up at rail yards. a unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. The distributor maintains the inventory plan. What is Reverse Marketing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment ; Clint Reiser. Instead, they are likely to carry higher levels of inventory as a lower cost alternative to minimizing disruptions. Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices ; Polly-Mitchell Guthrie ( Kinaxis ). Steve Banker and Chris Cunnane.

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