Tag: technology
Hunger Pains from Trucker Shortage
The ongoing driver shortage is nothing new in the U.S. freight industry. As more and more drivers approach the age of retirement, younger generations are less inclined to take up truck driving as a profession. As the driver shortage increases, so too does the cost of freight which is putting the squeeze on a number […]
Landed Cost & Vendor Compliance
Landed Cost & Vendor ComplianceShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 14, 2018 Many shippers think that knowing freight cost as a percentage of goods is enough for decision making. While this may be a good jump off point, this measure does not take into account the [...]
Chilled Supply Chains
Chilled Supply ChainsShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 10, 2018 While most supply chains operate on the assumption that if the freight is frozen, something has gone terribly awry. However, some goods need to be kept on ice in order to maintain freshness and comply with [...]
Tight Capacity Ahead
It’s a good time to be a carrier. With markets running hot, carriers have ample opportunities to pick up freight and can be choosy about which ones they take. From the most profitable lanes to the highest price loads, carriers have been running the game and raking in some serious revenue, as much as high [...]
Rising Concern Over Trucking Shortage and Tariffs
The potential trade war has been sparking considerable concern within the freight and logistics sector. With sanctioned countries threatening and even enacting their own forms of punitive retribution, many are wondering what the overall effects of the tariffs and trade restrictions will be on the industry as a whole. The growing shortage in the trucking […]
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for NAFTA Changes?
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is about to be on the block for renegotiation. Possible changes from the renegotiation can take on many forms including, but not limited to: Adjustments to the Rules of Origin for Product Content More-stringent Labor Standards, Possible withdrawal return to World Trade Organization most-favored-nation tariffs. These potential changes [...]
Driving Down Supply Chain Costs with Mode Optimization
Want A Free Supply Chain Analysis? The term “optimization” is thrown around often in the logistics landscape. It’s true, optimization is an indispensable part of a well-run business model. 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 […]
Bluegrace Logistics Begins Hiring for New Downtown Chicago Office
Hiring for New Downtown Chicago OfficeShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 24, 2018 Bluegrace Logistics Begins Hiring for New Downtown Chicago Office Opening date for new Chicago Board of Trade Building office is set and hiring search has begun CHICAGO,ILLINOIS -- BlueGrace Logistics, a nationwide third-party [...]
The Importance of Retail Compliance in Today’s Market
Want A Free Supply Chain Analysis? Logistics and supply chain management has become a very tight game, almost cutthroat in its harsh severity. Consumers want their product today, that means that retailers want it delivered, checked in, and on the shelf yesterday. With the ability to order just about anything a consumer could […]
The Search for a Supply Chain Solution
Supply chain management has always been an essential part of running a successful business, but now the rules of the game are changing. In order to stay ahead of these changes, the supply chain needs to become better organized, more flexible, and able to adapt to whatever is coming down the road. Compliance, for example, […]
Produce Season and How It Affects Capacity
Want A Free Supply Chain Analysis? Food items are something that will always be in demand. Consumers expect fresh produce and other food products year around. As such, FTR Transportation Intelligence expects 154.5 million truckloads of food and kindred products this year, up 5% from 2017. Moreover, truckloads of food are expected to […]
The Inner Workings of Overnight Shipping
E-commerce has radically changed the way we look at shipping. When Amazon first got off the ground back in 1997, waiting a week or two for a book was par for the course, and that was assuming that the item was being shipped domestically. Now, waiting a week or more is almost inconceivable. The modern […]
The Supply Chain Manager of The Digital Age
The Supply Chain Manager of The Digital AgeShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 3, 2018 The supply chain has long been held as the lifeline for any company’s operations. It is the flow of goods and materials necessary for the company to continue to function and [...]
Bricks and Mortar: 5 Real Applications of AI To Improve Bottom Line
Many applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for brick and mortar retail seem far off, or too futuristic. We picked 5 of the more accessible applications of AI that could help improve your bottom line this year. 1. User accounts Brick and mortar stores have often felt disadvantaged when it comes to AI compared to e-commerce […]
What is Transportation Management Workflow and How Does It Work?
Transportation Management Workflow may be defined as a supply chain workflow that connects and links the various parties involved along the chain from, for example, the seller’s warehouse to the buyer’s warehouse. A professional and effective logistics services provider needs to have an efficient transportation management workflow which follows a logical sequence and has the [...]