Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam White - February 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Transportation Cost: The impacts & how to gain visibility to the right data What’s the Topic?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Yet if shippers want to win the current battle with carriers, they are going to need to have a strategy involving the LTL market. This shift resulted from the reduced shipment volumes of the recession that forced carriers to streamline their transportation assets to save themselves from going under.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2016

market in particular is going to be cut-throat. Many of the new entrants have unique USPs (Unique Selling Point) and effective marketing strategies planned out; however to compete they have to focus on the core strengths of what makes an e-commerce successful. 3 Strategies for e-Commerce Logistics Efficiency. Reduced payroll.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Cutting costs and maximizing value are hallmarks of an efficient transportation management system (TMS) solution. By following these steps, you can start the selection process, and you will be able to reduce inefficiencies and achieve cost savings across your organization simultaneously. .

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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. In other words, shippers must include the average cost of shipping when determining product price points and incorporated in a way that does not appear to cost more than shopping with a competitor, such as Amazon.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2022

Someone has expressed interest in your product or service by filling out a form on your website, attending a webinar or seminar, or responding to an ad. Lead generation refers to how your business obtains leads for your sales team. Keep reading to learn more about how to get HVAC leads. A lead is a potential customer.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

How much should you invest? How to gain adoption? Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy? The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. What should you do?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Buyers are moving away from selection based solely on purchase price and quality discount. Jack Trout’s seminal book, Differentiate or Die: Survival in Our Era of Killer Competition , discusses the formation of real USPs and how to stand out in any market. Price is not the way to win and is rarely a differentiating idea.

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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. Join our webinar and u ncover the possibilities.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

At the same time, as pricing drops it will make those companies that do not adopt these practices obsolete. Cloud-based products are cutting down on the time it takes to install and implement a Transportation management System in an effective way. Beyond a Transactional Tool, A TMS is Now a Strategic Continuous Improvement Tool.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

But, shippers who understand the top factors influencing parcel pricing, such as dimensional (DIM) pricing models , they can locate additional savings by eliminating unnecessary costs and maintaining better control over shipping practices. Weight and Dimensional Pricing. Rate Types. Surcharges. Service Charges.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2018

The wrong strategy or blend of transportation modes will result in losses, and since consumers only see product costs through Amazonian eyes, increasing product price points and shipping charges is unacceptable. The capacity crunch has arrived, and shippers are scrambling to find ways to make a profit in logistics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

The 52 percent who aren't ready will soon be playing catch-up to companies on the cutting edge of these trends. Mobile CRM apps support distributed order management, pricing and fulfillment by providing real-time data to manufacturing sales representatives. Here are three ways digital technology is making manufacturing more responsive.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

The Problem: Full Truckload Carries Less Risk, So Shippers Forgo Cargo Insurance Risk exists in all transportation modes, and failure to consider risk in full truckload shipping is a poor strategy that will result in loses. Cargo insurance serves to reduce risk associated with such transitions and covers carrier limitations too.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 5, 2018

The wrong strategy or blend of transportation modes will result in losses, and since consumers only see product costs through Amazonian eyes, increasing product price points and shipping charges is unacceptable. Since full truckload often involves independent drivers, it is important to understand how to mitigate risk even further.

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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. Watch our webinar and u ncover the possibilities.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Not only are companies leveraging technology for effective supply chain management in manufacturing such as Warehouse Management Systems, ERP, and Transportation Management Systems , but they’re also open to more forward-thinking strategies in all areas of the business.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Believe it or not, even in the midst of a Manufacturing “revival” with a focus on total cost reduction, most companies miss the boat completely on logistics efficiency, a critical area for improving corporate profitability. Below you can download the LTL Freight Management presentation with notes and also view the webinar in its entirety.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Eliminate the pain of paper-based processes. It can track everything from when your employees clock in and out for the day and which jobs they’re working on to how long projects take to complete and even which machines are causing bottlenecks. This impacts everything from recruiting more staff to pricing products.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

While best practice dictates shippers should obtain new pricing quotes every time they use carriers to transport their freight, we’ve highlighted a few scenarios in which using historical truck carrier rates is ok. Learning how to take full advantage of a TMS allows shippers to glean insights from their historical data.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 10, 2016

According to Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, 71 percent of shippers believe the greatest focus for small package shipping is cutting costs. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You may already know that just having your drivers license wont cut it when it comes to operating a forklift. But how do you actually get certified and what do you need to know to meet the license requirements? Here are some answers… Q: How long is it? A: It depends on how the class is structured.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The drivers for growth are not simple factors like the price or quality of a product. Another cutting edge technique used in predictive analysis is neural networks. Check out our July Webinar!

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

It helps in promoting safer driving practices and reducing breakdowns. Benefits of Fleet Management Operational Efficiency Businesses can implement numerous strategies to streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency in fleet management. By eliminating manual processes, businesses can achieve greater operational efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In addition, up to 30 percent of consumers are willing to pay premium prices on shipping for same-day and instant delivery, reports McKinsey & Company. Therefore, shippers must be able to control to blend last mile with other shipping strategies. How Shippers Deliver on Last Mile Expectations.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This is due to the fact that in-network carriers are less of a wild card: they have a proven track record of success, and their pricing is often within an acceptable range. million carriers, and it comes equipped with many extra features like market mapping, pricing suggestions for complex routes, payment protection, and DAT RateView.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This is due to the fact that in-network carriers are less of a wild card: they have a proven track record of success, and their pricing is often within an acceptable range. million carriers, and it comes equipped with many extra features like market mapping, pricing suggestions for complex routes, payment protection, and DAT RateView.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This is due to the fact that in-network carriers are less of a wild card: they have a proven track record of success, and their pricing is often within an acceptable range. million carriers, and it comes equipped with many extra features like market mapping, pricing suggestions for complex routes, payment protection, and DAT RateView.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

While supply chain entities struggle to stay competitive with the e-commerce giant, more organizations will look for ways to eliminate inefficiencies and boost operations. Per IDC Manufacturing Insights , the use of robotics will become more platform based through robot-as-a-service, reducing costs of deployment and maintenance.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s how to decide. So, how much should you be willing to spend on a winch? Usually you can correlate price with quality. So, for example, a company like jackswinches.com will let you hire out a winch for a reasonable price. First, you’ll need a control valve or valves, depending on how many winches you need.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

With this information in-tow, shippers need to start planning for how to deal with the projected increase. Take a look at some of the specifics of the Freight Forecast and how shippers may adapt to the coming increases. Vitals of the Freight Forecast. million trucks to 3.98 million by 2026. million on more trucks alone.

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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. However, this does not mean automated processes, metrics, and real-time data collection, analysis, and use in decisions will be eliminated for these transactions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

3PL Pricing Structure: Part 2 In Third Party Logistics Implementation. If you want to support improvements to your warehouse technology & processes, then you will need to analyze the incoming real time data so you can devise a better strategy for overcoming any difficulties you may be facing.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

Amazon continues to push its own fleet forward, and the Big Box giants are willing to pay premium prices to get freight to market. This includes both ELDs and GPS-enabled sensors or systems to track transit time, reduce violations of Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations, and speed delivery. However, technology can change the narrative.

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