GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Read our top five packaging tips to help prevent damage below. . We start the packaging tips with focusing on the quality of boxes you use. Top tip: Don’t tell people what your parcel contains and the value of its contents by writing it on the box - only write down the necessary details. . Use new, double-walled boxes .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2015

Yesterday we published a blog post concerning the notification window changes made by the NMFC for concealed freight damage. I have a feeling it was so widely read as concealed damage claims are one of the most challenging and frustrating types of freight claims because it is so difficult to prove who was responsible for the damages.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2015

Forklifts and Lifting Equipment Safety Tip#1: Inspection After Collisions. Forklifts and Lifting Equipment Safety Tip#2: Normal Service Intervals. Forklifts and Lifting Equipment Safety Tip#3: Set Up Pedestrian Traffic Areas. Forklifts and Lifting Equipment Safety Tip#4: Engineer The Facility For The Machines.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2017

Today we bring you email tips for manufacturers and other industrial companies in order to continue the spirit of giving best practices to manufacturers and the industry at large in order to have a more effective company overall. Wrapping Up the Seven Email Tips For Manufacturers. We hope you enjoy this educational article.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

This article will cover some five tips that you can use to write an effective transportation management plan: 1. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. The five tips discussed have highlighted the basic elements that make a transportation management plan. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. Routing guides optimize freight lanes and remove excess shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management. As a third party logistics provider squarely focused on freight and transportation management, we also understand that if we only talk about those two categories, we are not thinking well rounded enough. We hope you enjoy!

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Our Temperature Controlled and Specialized Freight program relies on time-sensitive execution and deep cold chain expertise. Our Temperature Controlled and Specialized Freight program relies on time-sensitive execution and deep cold chain expertise. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. October 25, 2022.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Few topics carry the weight and stress of freight embargoes, particularly LTL embargoes. Carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers. Tips for Shippers to Future-Proof Their Chains Against Embargoes . Unfortunately, this can have disastrous effects on everyday shippers. . How Do Embargoes Impact Shippers?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2015

However, secondary routes should not pose a threat to the freight, i.e. the secondary should not cross state-lines if the initial route would have retained in-state transport. The notification is sent right to our TMS or freight brokerage team so we may easily give our shippers a heads up of any distressed shipments. . Real-Time KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2015

It’s been said that the one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage. However, this does not mean that an understanding of freight claims isn’t vital to running an efficient transportation and logistics department. Freight Claims in Plain English. The late William J.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. Please join us for a live interactive webinar Keys to Developing High Performing 3PL Sales Teams for a closer look at this topic.

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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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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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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Freight Budgeting for 2021 is going to be very different from the traditional budgeting done in previous years. Freight Budgeting then vs. now. Questions like how has the crisis impacted other stakeholders across geographies and what are their implications in freight budgeting for 2021? Streamlining the freight budget process.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2015

Today’s post will cover more on what is dimensional weight pricing and some tips to know to get prepared for a possible sweeping shift to DIM pricing in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. For a decade, LTL prices have been calculated using only the weight of goods being transported and through the freight classification system.

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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: . What are accessorials? . Trade Show Delivery

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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

MARCH 25, 2021

In our recent webinar, we addressed what challenges shippers face during produce season , the driving forces behind rising transportation costs and tighter capacity during produce season and how businesses can utilize an inbound logistics program to overcome the challenges of the produce season. Watch The Recorded Webinar Below.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 10, 2015

A few months ago we wrote a tongue in cheek post about 5 Upfront Tips you can do to save on less than truckload shipping (a capitalization of Less than truckload). 1: Getting Everyone on the Same page with Freight Claims. It’s a common misconception – the idea that freight claim management is confined to the claims department.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2016

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 5 Change Management Tips to Create a Strategic Transportation Management Mindset. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

E-Commerce Will Force Increases in Parcel Spend Management and Parcel Freight Rates The impact of e-commerce on parcel is undisputed, and according to Jean Regan of TranzAct , it helped FedEx and UPS grow 6 percent in the first half of 2016. But, what if you are tipping carriers and not even noticing it?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

In our recent webinar, we addressed what challenges shippers face during produce season , the driving forces behind rising transportation costs and tighter capacity during produce season and how businesses can utilize an inbound logistics program to overcome the challenges of the produce season. Watch The Recorded Webinar Below.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2018

He oversaw several departments as the Chief Strategy Officer, including all Freight brokerage in the Tampa headquarters. The BlueGrace Webinar Series Is Introduced. BlueGrace began our new webinar series in February of 2018. For a list of upcoming Webinars Click Here. Thank you to all that have attended in 2018!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. 5 Tips for Warehouse and Distribution Center Management Success You MUST Instill Today. These will only contain posts written in 2017.

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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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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Supply chain experts and software leaders converge to discuss the current transportation environment and provide valuable tips on what companies should be doing now to get ready for what’s coming next. . Increased use of digitized freight networks. Digitized freight platforms. Increasing demand for last-mile.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Stop wasting time waiting on your preferred carrier, and take advantage of the freight availability of all carriers. Optimize Routes, and Consolidate Freight Where Possible. Focus on Service, Not Just Freight Rates. Consider multimodal shipping options, which are often a pre-requisite to freight consolidation programs too.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

You can optimize the packaging using a variety of tools such as the genuine adhesive and sew on tapes so that the freight occupies less volume, and it does not increase the weight of the package. So if you tend to implement these tips in your logistics business, it can be safely assumed that you are going to get the best out of it.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2015

Even if you are not a manufacturer or distribution company, these tips are applicable to any industry! Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Shippers are focusing on using dimensional pricing to cut down on wasted space, and consolidation of freight has become the new buzzword. Although capacity is tight, especially considering the number of carriers who are prioritizing freight to boost production, reports Roger W. The Importance of Making Freight Attractive to Carriers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2015

As businesses often have a surplus of goods to dispose of or recover, such as core returns, we’ve compiled some excellent tips for your company so the process of handling goods not only stretches further… but enhances your chain value as well. Effective Reverse Supply Chains.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2015

Finally, manufacturing is looking to make an American comeback of sorts through Reshoring , although some argue it’s not yet really hit it’s tipping point and the results are lackluster at best.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Given the unpredictable nature of the industry, for shippers who have regular freight, it would make better business sense to work with 3PLs or professional trucking companies instead of individual truck contractors or vendors with smaller fleets to avoid getting short supplied in the event demand increases. and 2 percent respectively.

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