Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

Users of SONAR are then able to use the most up-to-date market data to react with pricing and capacity strategies faster to strengthen negotiations, compliance and relationships. Only SONAR has truly proactive supply chain data with context for smarter transportation decision making. This can be seen in a list or map view form.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

In the wake of Mexico’s accelerated nearshoring market, BlueGrace is positioning itself to become a transportation services gateway for the electronics, appliances, and automotive industries which rely heavily on semiconductors soon to be produced in higher quantities on U.S. Reports show 88 percent of U.S. and Mexico.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr. More recently, it has had to adjust its strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

VP of 3PL Services Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - September 21, 2023 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bryce Williford to Senior Vice President of 3PL Services TAMPA, FL (Sept. Bryce Williford Promoted to Sr.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Case Study. The LCI supports improved performance through logistics and transportation operations, strategy, and execution. Data reflects all road transport modes of service. With 12 offices strategically located in major transportation hubs across the U.S., The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. ” If a recession occurs, he hopes it will be short.

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Case Study. Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Follow these tips to ensure your temperature controlled freight delivers onetime and unblemished: Use a certified cold chain provider that has experience in transporting sensitive products such as fresh produce.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies. Dynamic pricing: With predictive models, pricing strategies can be continuously adjusted based on market conditions, competitor pricing and demand fluctuations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

As part of their Target Forward strategy, Target also commits to achieve 30% absolute reduction in supply chain emissions (scope 3) by 2030. BlueGrace’s Commitment BlueGrace is proud of our continued efforts to aid in the protection and conservation of the environment as a participant in the The SmartWay ® Transport Partnership.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2015

With a proactive plan towards an eye on optimized transportation management that is well executed can make the difference between excellent customer service, and customers looking elsewhere for their needs. Measurable Benefits of a Third Party Logistics Company on Transportation Costs. The Effective Use of Warehouse Space.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Raddy Velkov - September 12, 2023 Celebrating North America’s Truck Drivers, One Delivery at a Time As we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept.

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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. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Dana Ricksecker - March 21, 2023 A stressed supply chain is making businesses reconsider alternatives. Two strategies that have become more common to hear about are nearshoring and friendshoring. What is Friendshoring?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Based on the sentiment for inventory, there’s going to be some inventory replenishment , but most likely, shippers are going to be shifting to a more conservative inventory management strategy,” Lockard told Sourcing Journal. When there’s no movement of that inventory, there’s less freight. percent that said the same in the third quarter.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

We continue our series on the “State of the Transportation Management Systems” today with our post on the 4 key processes enabled by the use by shippers of a transport management system or TMS. The popularity of the use of transport management system (TMS) has been growing steadily in the last few years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

Transporting goods from one location to another is a crucial part of the supply chain. Hence, transport or cargo insurance should be an essential part of a shipper’s supply chain risk management strategy. Here are a few important pointers from the webinar: UPS Capital appointed Harris Poll to survey U.S

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. As a shipper in today’s growing market, there are many advantages to shifting to the use of transportation EDI with your transportation providers or 3PLs. EDI isn’t a new technology in and of itself.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. We list them in order of the tenth most read to the most read.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This is the cyclical market of supply chain transportation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy There are several steps to consider defining a successful digital transformation strategy: 1. The Customer Is King Digital transformation is all about the customer. Agility is key when choosing the right technologies to work with; the right mindset is a must.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Case Study. We cater to LTL and Truckload supply chain strategies using best in class technology and procurement capabilities, always looking to add value regardless of market conditions,” said Bobby Harris, Founder and CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. With nine offices located strategically in major transportation hubs across the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Oversized or wide loads demand extra care during transport. Only experienced, skilled drivers with above average safety records should transport these loads. . One of the most crucial decisions in over dimension and oversize load transport is choosing the trailer. Regulations and Permits for Wide Load Transportations .

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2016

According to the studies, Magento has been in existence for a while now and is extremely popular amongst the large corporations, as well as the medium businesses. When you view a Magento or a Shopify website, it's hard to find any visual difference between the two.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

BlueGrace, a freight brokerage and provider of managed transportation services, got its start in 2009 amid a particularly weak freight market. Over the years, the role of 3PLs in the broader transportation industry has expanded. 73 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest third-party logistics companies in North America.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. Order volumes will pick back up once companies work through existing inventories and as prices for transportation and fuel continue to decline. The value of a good transportation partner is the ability to balance those variables against the needs of the shipper/importer. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. We call this a hybrid managed transportation model. Transportation Management System Benefits.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

The EFT study revealed that 19.2% The study found out that 26.25% of 3PL companies are currently using machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and 46.62% plan to deploy them in the future. But skepticism is still widespread as this use of a new transportation mode in the future of logistics. The study found that only 1.5%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Over the years, Amazon’s strategy to tackle counterfeit goods focused on providing data to law enforcement and taking aggressive enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers. I believe we are on the doorstep of a tentative agreement,” Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of LA, said during a webinar on Thursday.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Enter The Future of Procurement , an Oxford Economics study. 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. INFOGRAPHIC: The Future of Procurement.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

In the context of start-ups, there are some serious and significant problems: the company should solve all the scheduling, procurement, transportation, storage, delivery and return problems, but the startup has no data to predict future demands, and it is limited in resources, financial and human power. Understand this! The answer is obvious.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2017

In the variety of modern specializations, they would rather recommend studying one of the liberal sciences. In fact, today limitations can be found neither in study opportunities nor among job offers. Where smart female children study after school? . It includes medical care, social workers, and many other.

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