Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

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?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2017

Meanwhile, are freight costs going to rise or decrease? Will Mother Nature throw a wrench into a shipment, causing extra delays or even freight damage? To help your organization thrive, you need to understand why proper packing and packaging keeps freight loss at bay, explains Lou Cortese of Inbound Logistics. The Big Picture.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

However, if you know what critical freight management KPIs or key performance indicators to track, you can know exactly how to change processes to decrease costs, which will result in savings for the end user. Federal Power Over Freight Management KPIs. This freight management KPIs measures a broad scale of maintenance as well.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And they have to lead by example and walk the talk themselves, ” he emphasized. To watch a recording of the webinar, please click here: [link]. To read the profiles of the seafarers on the webinar, please visit IMO’s World Maritime Day page.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 25, 2024

Domestic Versus International Intermodal If you spend much time listening to webinars hosted by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), you’ll hear expert Larry Gross say that domestic and international intermodal should be treated as two distinct segments. Meanwhile, volumes in the more competitive Eastern lanes were more muted.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Shippers are often challenged when dealing with the freight classification system from the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) book, the code numbers assigned to all products that determine the correct freight class for shipments. A Brief on Freight Classification.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? The Broader Value Proposition of Freight Visibility. Matt shared additional examples related to inbound planning and inventory management.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management? Process Management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

In a thoughtful webinar today digital freight forwarder Zencargo co-Founder, Richard Fattal, and Bis Henderson ‘s Louisa Hosegood debated the unprecedented pressures in the global supply chain this year and how they jeopardise retailer’s profitability.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

For manufacturers and shippers, freight spend represents one of the largest costs to the respective company. However, freight rates are continuing to increase , yet the end users continue to demand lower shipping rates. How Do Transportation Consolidation Programs Reduce Freight Spend? An Example.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

They are any freight services that go beyond the normal scope of pickup and delivery. . They are any freight services that go beyond the normal scope of pickup and delivery. In our webinar, we covered the basics and most common questions of accessorial charges which include: . Consider reweigh charges for example.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Packing (by items that are scheduled to be first off the truck, for example) and. Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2017

Freight classification changes are part of the growing shipping industry, and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has again enacted changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), which took effect August 5, 2017. What Freight Classification Changes Did the NMFTA Make?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Packing (by items that are scheduled to be first off the truck, for example) and. Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 30, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friends at Barrington Freight where they give us a glimpse as to what the next 10 years will look like for automation in the freight industry. And the freight industry is no exception to that rule. Automated Freight Ports. Freight Drones. Self-Driving Trucks.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 22, 2017

In 1935, Congress passed legislation to help prevent carriers from being subject to unqualified cases of fraud and freight loss claims. When Is a Carrier Not Responsible For Freight Damage? Carriers have one path to avoiding freight loss liability under the terms of the Carmack Amendment.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It is one of the most complicated operations, which requires very careful planning, evaluating and choosing the right carrier to work with in order to state that you achieved your goals all while still keeping an eye on where you can realize a freight saving. Quick 5 Freight Saving Tips for Regular Shippers anyone Can Implement.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation. Freight forwarders will have great opportunities in 2018 to take advantage of the increased demand on shippers. Freight and Trucking Rates Will Evolve.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? Freight Management will be a far easier task when you know how it all fits in the grand scheme of things. Such a plan will make sure you have better business opportunities in the long run. Be proactive.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2017

In today’s competitive market, filled with customers’ scrutiny and expectation for quality products, more shippers need to understand what the Amendment does and does not cover, including how it impacts freight claims and third-party logistics providers. How Does the Carmack Amendment Impact Freight Claims?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2015

Freight companies have adopted (or are in the process of adopting) a new method of calculating package shipping and it’s going to have significant implications on your shipping costs, especially if you happen to use LTL (less-than-truckload) and ground parcel service regularly. Freight Logistics LTL dimensional weight pricing'

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Logistics companies of all types, from freight brokers to warehousing and fulfillment providers, are pursuing closer collaboration with their shipper customers and carrier partners. BlueGrace, a freight brokerage and provider of managed transportation services, got its start in 2009 amid a particularly weak freight market.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Technology has invaded the freight broker market along with the rest of the supply chain. In fact, Frost & Sullivan predicts that the digital freight brokerage segment will have grown to more than , $54 billion by 2025. The technology isn’t going anywhere, and the industry as a whole is seeing exactly how valuable it can be.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Technology has invaded the freight broker market along with the rest of the supply chain. In fact, Frost & Sullivan predicts that the digital freight brokerage segment will have grown to more than , $54 billion by 2025. The technology isn’t going anywhere, and the industry as a whole is seeing exactly how valuable it can be.

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Parade

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Digital booking programs are some of the hottest technology solutions for freight brokerages right now, and it’s no wonder. It Speeds Up Operations Digital booking solutions should help automate some of the busy work that occurs in freight brokerages and help you get loads in front of carriers quickly. Here’s Why You Should.

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Parade

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Digital booking programs are some of the hottest technology solutions for freight brokerages right now, and it’s no wonder. It Speeds Up Operations Digital booking solutions should help automate some of the busy work that occurs in freight brokerages and help you get loads in front of carriers quickly. Here’s Why You Should.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

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. What’s the Problem When Shippers Misrepresent Freight? What about freight from other shippers?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

Here are a few important pointers from the webinar: UPS Capital appointed Harris Poll to survey U.S Here are a few important pointers from the webinar: UPS Capital appointed Harris Poll to survey U.S Loss from ocean freight stands at 9.9% annually Air freight reports a loss of 9.5% Loss from ocean freight stands at 9.9%

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Poorly optimized networks can have many undesirable outcomes, including loss of customers, runaway freight and labor costs, and siloed — rather than integrated — supply chain management. Improvement of the payments process starts with a freight audit by the MLP. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics.

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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?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2016

That's why it's vital for shippers to keep freight accounting best practices top of mind during this period of a slow-growing economy. What’s the Difference Between Freight Payment Processing and Freight Auditing? Freight payment processing is basically how a shipper can pay respective carriers for their services.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Most businesses that ship freight via Less-than-Truckload or LTL freight services will improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their transportation and logistics departments with the use of an automated transportation management system (TMS). 6 Benefits of Using a TMS for LTL Freight Management.

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

For example, Amazon announced that it was hiring up to 175,000 new workers during March. For example, social distancing rules may mean that even when workers return they will be coming to a vastly different workplace than they left. Both manufacturers and retailers are accessing these webinars.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In this post, we explore DFM Marketplaces as an important tool in every digital freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. What Makes DFM Marketplaces Useful?

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