Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 18, 2023 October is Sustainability Month, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

These embargoes are also widely misunderstood since they effectively impact the middle mile of transportation, resulting in shippers failing to plan for them. These LTL embargoes are a short-term solution to allowing carriers to immediately reduce the stress on their networks. In the past year, LTL embargoes have become more common.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

When’s the last time you tested your network? This very real threat to your business is why you should consider a rethink your security standards and look at how to start a penetration test. That’s what Steve Stasiukonis, founder of Secure Network Technologies, did. Are you a target for hackers?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Learn how to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future as Logistics Business Editor Peter MacLeod talks to Serene Esuruoso and Felix Prettejohn of the Carbon Trust , experts in hydrogen technology and transport. Watch our recent Webinars or listen to any of our Podcasts here. Listen to find out. Listen to find out.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Consider inflation and the rising costs of production and manufacturing: Almost everything, whether the transportation of fuel, raw materials, or workers, has caused shippers to lean on logistics professionals to provide contextual data on how all those variables are affecting their own customer base.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. What’s Happening with Transport Drones for the Use in Logistics?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 11, 2021

Most transportation and logistics companies had a digitalization strategy before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the implementation was moving at a snail’s pace. All of this and more has moved the transportation and logistics industry in many different directions, he said, in ways that “nobody could have anticipated.”.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Today we continue our long series and look at teaching shippers how to remain strategic when it comes to logistics and their transportation management program. The Use of Data to Create a Successful Transportation Management Program. We then are going in depth on each of the 10 listed. Origination of Data.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Farm to Table: The Produce Supply Chain The produce supply chain is a multifaceted network that starts at the source – the farm. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation. Transportation: Produce often travels long distances to reach consumers.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. In part two, Chuck focuses on how to draft your terms and conditions. How to Begin Your Terms. Writing your terms of use can be a monumental task for anyone.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

The branching method can also show every possible outcome of a particular decision and how one choice may lead to the next. Another cutting edge technique used in predictive analysis is neural networks. In the shipping industry, predictive analysis can forecast potential maintenance issues and pinpoint optimal transport routes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Of course, every business owner wants their operations running as tightly and efficiently as possible, but the footwork required to determine how to optimize your business’s operations and see tangible results is often easier said than done. . If you would like to speak to one of our freight experts, contact us at 800.MYSHIPPING

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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

JUNE 15, 2018

Knowing the available inventory and assets only in distribution centers is inefficient and lacks value, but when applied across an entire supply chain network, inventory visibility propagates effective warehouse management. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Kinetic is committed to helping freight tech companies stand out by educating transportation providers on their freight tech options Digital Freight Matching Marketplace (DFM Marketplace) is a newly coined term that can be used to describe traditional load boards. How to Pick the Right DFM Marketplace. Benefits of DFM Marketplaces.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Kinetic is committed to helping freight tech companies stand out by educating transportation providers on their freight tech options Digital Freight Matching Marketplace (DFM Marketplace) is a newly coined term that can be used to describe traditional load boards. How to Pick the Right DFM Marketplace. Benefits of DFM Marketplaces.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Kinetic is committed to helping freight tech companies stand out by educating transportation providers on their freight tech options Digital Freight Matching Marketplace (DFM Marketplace) is a newly coined term that can be used to describe traditional load boards. How to Pick the Right DFM Marketplace. Benefits of DFM Marketplaces.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Having the ability to monitor and maintain key supply network operations from anywhere in the world is critical as supply chains continue to become more complex. Consulting with the technology provider to understand what precautions should be taken can go a long way in understanding the vulnerabilities that exist and how to address them.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. Currently, it remains the case that as e-commerce continues to grow, most shippers, particularly multi-channel shippers, are still only just beginning to work out what this will entail for their distribution network infrastructures. Download the Webinar Replay.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. Strong capabilities in supply chain planning and network design.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. Strong capabilities in supply chain planning and network design.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

These types of services include distribution and transportation management, public warehousing, contract warehousing and freight consolidation. By employing a third party logistics provider, you can take advantage of lower transportation rates that are provided by the 3PL firms. 3PL Services: What is Provided? . More Resources.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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10xLogistics

MAY 27, 2018

We all know it is tight and certainly there are no lack of free webinars telling us how to be a "shipper of choice" and make our freight easier to handle. When that occurs we will see even more pressure on the transportation infrastructure of the United States. I wanted to write a quick note about the tight freight market.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. How Extensive Is Their Network?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Better wages for truckers will attract more individuals to get their CDLs which will benefit the growth of transportation networks and provide additional availability from more truckers. Reevaluating Wages. Long-haul trucking is a physically demanding job that requires employees that can fulfill all of the requirements.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2015

Rather than going on about how to keep your relationship positive, think about the following 10 reasons you need to maintain a positive relationship with your carrier(s). When an item crosses international borders, such as into Canada or Mexico, you must think of how to pay any associated duties, taxes, and tariffs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

The President has started a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) and recently convened manufacturers in DC to get together and discuss their field. He asked Congress to authorize investment—to be matched by private and non-federal funds to create an initial network of up to 15 institutes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

However, shippers have learned a few things about how to respond when Mother Nature or consumers throw a proverbial curveball. New technology and platforms , such as a transportation management system (TMS), can effectively eliminate much of the required for carriers. Increased Freight Rates Can Tone Down Capacity Crunches.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

For example, if you operate in an area prone to bushfires, you need to consider how this will affect the roads and infrastructure. Unforeseen circumstances like these can disrupt transport and easily turn into a crisis. Remember, you must see yourself as a working within a network, not as an individual.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Introduction to Fleet Management Fleet Management Definition Businesses across all sectors depend on commercial vehicles to transport people and products daily from cross-country delivery services to your neighborhood gas and oil provider. Fleet management is the process of organizing, coordinating, and overseeing company vehicles.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

However, newer management systems, such as a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) that integrates warehouse management with transportation management, are starting to offer more accessibility and personalization options. Consequently, supply chains can react appropriately and divert resources to maintain operations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

This is especially true as more third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) have grown to create a shared network of carriers. Shippers who misrepresent freight need to be educated on how to properly provide information for a shipping quote from carriers. Shippers Who Misrepresent Freight Need to be Educated.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2016

Renting your own warehouse and setting up a delivery network is a fixed cost, but a third-party logistics company charges month-to-month for the amount of space occupied in the warehouse which leads to huge cost savings, especially during the non-peak seasons.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Logistics and Transportation Managers at manufacturers will have reports at their fingertips on how to continue to reduce transportation costs, a heavy portion of the expense budget, by leaning on data to continually improve. Forecasting Demand. Predictive analytics help manufacturers forecast future sales based on past sales.

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