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Time Definite Freight & Positive ROI

Blue Grace Logistics

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. What is Time Definite Freight? It can be any time of the 24 hour day.

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5 Tips for Navigating Global Port Congestion and the Ocean Container Shortage

Now, That's Logistics

If 2020 was the year for pandemic-driven disruption for organizations around the globe, then 2021 is the year when those interruptions trickled down into the world’s supply chains. According to Supply Chain Dive , “operations have slowed as authorities restrict business activity as they aim to stem COVID-19 outbreaks.”.

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

Supply chain transparency, in particular, has come a long way over the past twenty years. Transparency within the supply chain has gone from an unrecognized concept to a focus item for the C-Suite across a vast number of companies and industries. Given the current state of the market, it’s no small surprise either.

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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Supply Chain. A typical supply chain starts and ends with the customer.

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5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Season Mishaps

Ship Monk

Boost your business’s batting average by following these five simple tips. Try as you might, it’s virtually impossible to control all aspects of the eCommerce supply chain, and there’s no better example of that than what we’ve witnessed in the whirlwind that has been 2020. Batter up! #1. Plan Ahead. Maintain Transparency.

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing an Internal Audit of Your Supply Chain 

Blue Grace Logistics

While all facets of the modern business are important, arguably the most important to any retail, manufacturing, or goods based service is their supply chain. To make the most out of your audit and its results, it’s important to understand that the supply chain isn’t a stand-alone, isolated feature of your business.