Tag: transportation management
The Supply Chain of the Christmas Tree
The Supply Chain of the Christmas TreeShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 9, 2020 The Christmas tree has become one of the most iconic staples of the holiday season. While the origins of the evergreen tree stems back much further, Christmas tree sales in the United [...]
Automated Logistics is On the Horizon
Automated Logistics is On the HorizonShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - September 25, 2020 Boston Dynamics new CEO, Robert Playter, has his sights set on the logistics market as the company’s first vertical. BD has proven that it has the ability to produce robots at scale as [...]
Diversification Is The Lifeblood Of Your Supply Chain
In the current economic scenario where businesses are shutting shops with alarming regularity, it has become necessary for organizations to diversify their supply chain. Given the importance of the subject, we hosted a webinar on the topic – From Chips to Dips in Service? Supply Chain Impact of Diversifying Chris Kupillas, VP Sales, at BlueGrace Logistics […]
Automation In The Supply Chain
Automation In The Supply ChainShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 31, 2020 In a world that is constantly evolving and adapting to the newest technology, it’s important that companies keep up with the changes. We are at a point in time where consumers are getting their [...]
The Rise of the 3PL for Managed Transportation Services
The Rise of the 3PL for Managed Transportation ServicesShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 26, 2020 Managed transportation services have widely become an integral function of modern supply-chain. As reported by Steve Baker of Forbes, the outsourcing of managed transportation services to other entities has different terminology [...]
The Secret of Successful Supply Chains: A Culture of Continuous Improvement
Why are some supply chains operating at an optimum level, while others are struggling to perform day to day operations? How are some supply chains able to respond quickly to market demands, while others miss opportunities? Why are some supply chain managers able to reduce costs without compromising product and service quality, while others are […]
Controlling Costs and Preventing Accessorial Loss
Want A Free Supply Chain Analysis? Controlling costs is critical for any business to be successful. When working with a supply chain, the more complex it is, the more chances there are for additional costs and surcharges, any of which can cost your company a great deal of extra money. They are any […]
Be Sure, Be Insured. Why Carrier Liability Is Not Insurance
Be Sure, Be Insured. Why Carrier Liability Is Not InsuranceShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 9, 2019 Insurance is an important part of risk management. It helps businesses mitigate financial loss arising from unforeseen events that may disrupt their supply chain. Transporting goods from one location [...]
Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?
It is a well-known fact that supply chain is increasingly becoming digital. But is simply adding a digital component to the complex supply chain network enough to make it efficient? Will it provide the edge that companies need to win in the current cut-throat and ever-changing global business environment? What more is required? According to […]
Urban Logistics is Growing
We are witnessing one of the most interesting times in the development of logistics. Shippers and Carriers alike are working towards creating, innovating, and performing all out (and much needed) overhaul of the way we look at delivering packages. Online and legacy retailers both are encouraged to work with their logistics partners to not only […]
Picking up the Pace with the Supply Chain
Picking up the Pace with the Supply ChainShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 1, 2018 The global supply chain has been in the process of evolving over the past couple of decades. What was once a lumbering beast is now gearing itself into something decidedly more agile. It’s [...]
BlueGrace Logistics Continues Chicago Growth Trajectory
BlueGrace Logistics Continues Chicago Growth TrajectoryShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2018 BlueGrace Logistics Continues Chicago Growth Trajectory Doubles Hiring Plans and Footprint at Chicago Board of Trade CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | OCTOBER 23, 2018 -- BlueGrace Logistics, a technology-enabled logistics company that takes a progressive approach [...]
Top Causes for Delivery Delays and How to Use Data to Avoid Chargebacks
The must-arrive-by-date (MABD) was introduced to the logistics world back in early 2016 when Walmart set a new bar for suppliers. The program, discussed in-depth here, mandated that any late, early or improperly packaged shipment would incur a charge of 3 percent of the value of the cargo for the supplier to pay. Following Walmart’s new […]
Understanding the Capacity Effects of the ELD Mandate
Want a Free Supply Chain Analysis? Carriers in the trucking industry are still adjusting to the growing pains of the federally mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) following implementation deadlines earlier this year. For many carriers, even with deadlines in the rearview mirror, there is still confusion around the details of the mandate. Even those who […]
6 Reasons Why We Must Appreciate Truck Drivers All Year
Every year, from September 9th to 15th, we celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation week to thank the 3 million plus professional truck drivers in the country for their tireless service to the nation and all of its people. While as an industry we have earmarked a specific week in the year to acknowledge the great work […]
