Tag: logistics
Commercial Trucking: The Battle of the VMT Tax
Our highways and transit infrastructure are mainly funded through the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), which in turn is primarily funded by the federal motor fuel tax. Since 2001 the HTF has consistently spent more than it generates through highway and transit programs. The shortfall has been covered mainly by the $144 billion it’s received from […]
Outside-In: The Future of Supply Chain Planning
Supply chains are evolving fast. To keep up with the fast pace of supply chain evolution it is important for supply chain planners to upgrade their skills and step up their business planning and forecasting techniques. If the planners lag behind, it will have an adverse impact on not only the supply chain but also [...]
The Fifty Shapes of Amazon Logistics
Digital and physical are reaching a point of total convergence, something that would have been unheard of 20 years ago. Companies like WholeFoods and Amazon are changing up their logistics goals in a big way, something that is likely to ripple through other similar industries. Amazon Tips its Hand to Logistics It’s unarguable at this point that […]
How Can SMBs Contend With Big Box Retailers?
Small and mid-size businesses are finding themselves in a difficult position in today’s market, courtesy of the Amazon effect. Consumers now expect free shipping and in most cases they expect it to be either two days, one-day, or even same-day delivery. That’s all well and good when you have a massive financial engine to throw [...]
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 […]
BlueGrace Logistics Named Tampa Bay Area #2 Minority Owned Business by TBBJ 2020
Tampa Bay Area #2 Minority Owned BusinessShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 4, 2020 For the 6th year in a row, BlueGrace Logistics has been listed in the top 2 of the Tampa Bay Business Journal list of Tampa Bay Minority-owned Businesses. Ranked by Revenue 2019Locally [...]
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 Key to Managing Disruption? Outsourcing.
Crises such as the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent disruption to our economy and supply chains have truly brought to light the importance of effective risk management. In a world where normally reliable trade partners are shutdown for weeks or ports are closed or workers are furloughed, companies that were one minute functional are now scrambling for solutions to move goods from manufacturing […]
Evolving Consumer Demands Prompt Continued Changes in Logistics
Twenty years ago, no one would have imagined for a second that they could order a product online in the morning and have it on their porch before they got home from work. Today, it’s all but expected that delivery occur within very small timeframes, even the same day. The battle amongst large players in […]
The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Surface Freight
Recall that at the beginning of the year, industry experts expected the surface freight spot market would gradually increase to make up for its decline over the past year. Every publication on the planet was encouraging shippers and logistics service professionals to start thinking about renewing their interest in contracted freight rates that would help […]
What Matters Most When Choosing A 3PL: Cost Or Customer Service?
While there are many factors to consider when choosing a 3PL service provider, cost and customer service are two of the most critical factors. Finding the right balance is the ultimate chicken and egg situation for all logistics managers. If they can crack this, they can get a step closer to creating a better and more [...]
Amazon’s Next Frontier: The Food and Grocery Business
Amazon has already proved its mettle in the e-commerce space and in the distribution sector. Earlier in the year the company also staked its claim in the digital freight brokerage industry. Now, it has set its sight on the grocery business. Amazon’s Grocery Connect Unlike its other ventures, the retail giant’s foray into the food and grocery […]
Supply Chain Technology 2020: What to Expect?
Supply Chain Technology 2020: What to Expect?Show SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 29, 2020 Technology has become synonymous with supply chains. It’s not only creating new and innovative products to support global supply chains, but is also rapidly changing how the industry operates. These new technologies [...]
USMCA – What is It and How Does It Impact the Shipping & Logistics Industry?
What Is USMCA? The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is the new trade deal between the three countries. It is set to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which was in effect since January 1, 1994. As on date, the new trade agreement has already been approved by the Senate Finance Committee and it is […]