Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

We covered these and many more topics in a recent webinar including: Weekly Product Planning. Here are some of the key highlights from our webinar that can really have an impact on your business. One of the key points that the webinar focuses on is visibility. So what can you do to maintain retail compliance? Staying Compliant.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Simple Examples of Predictive Analytics. Amazon shopping is a clear example of how your historical shopping trends are churned to predict what you would require in the future. Many such tools are tailored to meet the needs of specific enterprises. Check out our July Webinar!

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2018

The Problem: Shippers Struggle to Budget Better for Full Truckload Due to Rate Variances Shippers often express concerns and challenges to leveraging full truckload, but how do they budget better for full truckload freight? For example, Zipline Logistics denotes these factors affecting freight rates and spend: Origin, destination and lane.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2015

When a shipment fails to meet the expectations for delivery, the shipment is considered to be distressed. If a driver fails to meet standards, such as failure to pass state-mandated inspections or being prevented from leaving the loading dock on time, the expected time of delivery is pushed back. Real-Time KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2015

No one wants to think of freight damages and lost packages , but they are a part of shipping. Freight claims when working with an LTL carrier doesn't have to be difficult, however. Even with intense scrutiny, something may turn up missing, or a consumer may experience problems with receipt of the freight.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2018

To simplify the process, shippers should follow these steps to choosing parcel carriers that work to reduce, not amplify, freight spend. Freight insurance , as well as various limits of liability, the speed of payment processing, and ease of claims’ filing. Is Freight Quoting and Scheduling Automated? Surcharges for shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. For example, a business may order a specific number of items, which would be too minute to warrant transport via rail or traditional truckload. For example, store A ran out of Item B.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. For example, provide direction for each vendor that comes from a specific area. In addition, include provisions to modify shipment sizes to meet the most cost-effective choice. 12,000+ pounds.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 14, 2016

We manage the dock scheduling and the transportation arrangements from one central location in Rogers, Arkansas, for about $30 million in freight. For example, in our Van Buren, Arkansas, facility, they’ve changed the time slot schedule three times in the last four months. facilities.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, carriers and suppliers are focusing on how value-added services, such as auditing, small package processing and delivery, and freight optimization, can reduce overall costs and shipping duration. For example, a shipper’s sales team can work with other businesses in a B2B setting. Robotics Are Aiding an Aging Workforce.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

You need to pick up the pace and ensure that your processes are leaner, faster, and you are equipped to meet your customer’s expectations. For example, technology helps to maximize efficiency and, in turn, increase profitability. Now, more than ever is a time for action.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2018

For example, if a shipper-business owners that works alone expects to make $30 an hour, that rate can be used to calculate the direct handling cost. In other words, shippers are offering free shipping if the order meets set criteria. As a result, shippers should consider their minimum hourly wage when setting shipping charges.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S. Foxconn, for example, announced plans to reshore in Pennsylvania, investing $40 million for a mostly automated plant.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Let’s take a look at what is driving the role of ever-increasing technology in supply chain functions and how the supply chain is adapting to meet these demands. For example, e-commerce applications may be used to generate automated order picking, fulfillment, and shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2016

Drivers Will Drive for Fewer Hours to Meet Regulations. For example, the government may need to build dedicated lanes as driverless trucks will likely average a speed of 45 mph and take advantage of aerodynamic principles through “highway trains.” Thoughts for the Road on the Driver Shortage.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

To meet this increased demands, more manufacturing and logistics partners are looking for ways to shorten product lifecycles through improving inventory management systems, changing shipping strategies and altering the fundamental ways products move from point A to point B. But, Amazon’s service after the sale does not end there.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

In view of better patient outcomes, CEVA’s healthcare solutions address quality, privacy and compliance requirements, including being fully GxP and GDP compliant and meeting all national and international regulatory requirements. For example, diabetic patients should not have to worry about supply chain reliability for their insulin.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Both services seek to meet the increasing demands of a growing customer base, especially customers of e-commerce platforms, as explained by Deborah Lockridge of Truckinginfo. Paired with the omnichannel demands of such platforms, the use of white glove services is starting to mean more than just extra care during physical delivery.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, which means that a large portion of a company’s supply chain costs come from transportation. Managers should consider an appropriate combination of company-owned & outsourced transportation to meet their needs. Living things are always changing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2016

It keeps companies from hiking their prices on consumers, and it encourages businesses to produce better products and meet customers’ expectations. If you can’t meet those demands or be very close to them, they will find what they need from Amazon, Wal-Mart or E-Bay. But, that does not mean you shouldn’t explore them.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Well, this example shows how wearable technology in the supply chain was being used 3 and a half years ago in 2012. The supply chain is driven by increased consumer demand and ability to meet these demands. What’s Happening with Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain? The benefits of the cloud in the supply chain are clear.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. It is purely a metric of manufacturing’s ability to meet customer requirements. It is not a summary of internal quality metrics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. These are all examples of the effects production may have on the environment, in local communities, or on the people who grow and make what we sell.”

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

The main aim of any website owner is to make his customers feel like special guests and provide them with smart website services, which will be able to meet their personal and business needs and preferences.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: As an older Millennial who landed in Transportation Management & Logistics marketing, our target audience are manufacturers who ship freight. For example, a position as a welder, which may be involved in manufacturing, sounds much more lucrative as a “metal repair shop” than a “mass-production manufacturer.”

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It can include assembly and installation, furniture repair, pickups, and exchanges, reports Brian Straight of Freight Waves. For example, installers and white glove service professionals made aware booties on their feet to prevent tracking dirt, mud or other debris into consumers’ homes. White glove service. If personalized service.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

Markets clearly change, and as a leader, we must have flexibility to even change our own strategies to meet the demands of customers. For example, drones can be used to deliver merchandise to remotely located customers within a fraction of the time it takes to deliver the same by road and at a significantly lower cost.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2015

Ask questions about the TMS that the 3PL offers such as: Did you build it and can update it to meet market needs? For example, a package becomes lost due to a driver error, which results in an angry customer and lost money on your part, if you do already guarantee a refund.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2016

manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management. For example, a manufacturer may be able to produce 1,000 units of a product in China at a fraction of the cost of domestic manufacturing. This is the first in a series of blogs where we will cover the current state for U.S. As a result, a solution to U.S.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

As a result, you need a flexible solution, and non-asset 3PLs can meet that demand, asserts 3PL Info. That changed when the DOT mandated a $75,000 freight broker surety bond for all non-asset-based providers in 2013, explains PLS Logistics. While analytics tools can help you create an accurate forecast , sometimes they are wrong.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

For example, a package with a total volume more than 166 inches 3 may incur a surcharge by the carrier. Use LTL shipping if you are on track to meet your volume obligations, getting a discounted rate that’s lower than parcel costs. Moreover, small packages must adhere to the dimensional (DIM) pricing requirements.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2018

Managing inbound parcel freight has increased in complexity with the global rise of e-commerce. Amazon has mastered inbound parcel freight management as part of its third-party marketplace, and small and mid-sized shippers are struggling to keep up. What’s Causing Problems With Inbound Parcel Freight Management?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

For example, we’re looking at one set of numbers – one version of truth. The capacity planning screen is a good visual tool to help better planning and scheduling, and obviously meet the customer needs at the same time. One version of the truth. We’ve set the stage in terms of the future and where we want this company to be.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 29, 2018

In fact, up to 10 percent of all freight invoices may contain inaccuracies, reports Chris Lewis of Inbound Logistics. Parcel Audits Identify Much More Than Just Billing Problems The previous example focused solely the finances of billing problems, but parcel audits can identify other issues that adversely affect a business.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 17, 2018

Meeting of the Minds talked with Dr. Alison Conway on the subject of tomorrow’s webinar, “ Does Online Shopping Create Urban Congestion ?” Since moving to New York in 2009, her research has focused primarily on last-mile freight issues and the challenges that occur at the delivering endpoint. .

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