http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog Transportation, Logistics and Technology Blog Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:21:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 BlueGraceLogisticsBloghttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/KX5xhwbaLMw/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-logistics-metropolitan-ministries-back-to-school-backpacks-of-hope/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:21:58 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1627 Can you hear those school bells ringing? As BlueGrace employees begin to prepare their own children for back-to-school, we’re also thinking about all the children in the Tampa Bay community and the folks at Metropolitan Ministries. Metropolitan Ministries is partnering with local school districts and organizations, including YMCA of Brandon to gather and distribute important<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-logistics-metropolitan-ministries-back-to-school-backpacks-of-hope/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/KX5xhwbaLMw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-logistics-metropolitan-ministries-back-to-school-backpacks-of-hope/feed/ 0 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-logistics-metropolitan-ministries-back-to-school-backpacks-of-hope/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bluegrace-logistics-metropolitan-ministries-back-to-school-backpacks-of-hope http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/rtkR4SmztPo/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-has-your-truckloads-covered-like-a-champ/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:34:35 +0000 jmasters http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1609 As we&#8217;re all aware, the ebb and flow of capacity, fluctuating demand and speed-to-market often poses unique challenges to shippers. A powerful way to combat this is by shipping full truckloads (TL). Building complete loads not only promotes efficiency but supports our economy whether it’s thriving or tumultuous. By consolidating freight, you help cut your<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-has-your-truckloads-covered-like-a-champ/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/rtkR4SmztPo" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-has-your-truckloads-covered-like-a-champ/feed/ 0 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bluegrace-has-your-truckloads-covered-like-a-champ/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bluegrace-has-your-truckloads-covered-like-a-champ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/bEMHVkMWZwY/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/common-concerns-and-simple-solutions-of-u-s-manufacturers/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:11:14 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1602 How does logistics differ among manufacturers across the globe? Do the logistics needs of a particular steel manufacturer differ from that of a food and beverage supplier versus or a chemical manufacturer? In some instances, absolutely – But, according to a recent Logistics Management article that discusses the results of the “Business Strategy: 2012 Supply<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/common-concerns-and-simple-solutions-of-u-s-manufacturers/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/bEMHVkMWZwY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/common-concerns-and-simple-solutions-of-u-s-manufacturers/feed/ 0 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/common-concerns-and-simple-solutions-of-u-s-manufacturers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=common-concerns-and-simple-solutions-of-u-s-manufacturers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/PtpuW3T0xcY/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/lesson-for-heavy-weight-shippers/#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:16:21 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1588 Now this is something you don’t expect to see on your way home from work… One of our team members captured this scene of a dry van that caved in, and as you can imagine – causing major delays during 5 o’clock rush hour on northbound I-75. This is a caution to heavy weight shippers!<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/lesson-for-heavy-weight-shippers/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/PtpuW3T0xcY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/lesson-for-heavy-weight-shippers/feed/ 0 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/lesson-for-heavy-weight-shippers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lesson-for-heavy-weight-shippers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/3HHaZI3J9H4/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/rise-of-the-tms/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:02:47 +0000 jmasters http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1576 Rate, route and track&#8230; oh my! In an era of skyrocketing fuel prices and limited capacity, transportation management systems have become quite the hot, and necessary, commodity.  Despite the confusing economy, in 2010 alone the global TMS market peaked at $625 million. This data should not come as a surprise to anyone in the transportation<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/rise-of-the-tms/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/3HHaZI3J9H4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/rise-of-the-tms/feed/ 1 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/rise-of-the-tms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rise-of-the-tms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/KAKzsc08XUE/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/happy-birthday-america/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:32:50 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1559 Bring on the hot dogs, sparklers and fireworks, it’s time to celebrate! In observance of Independence Day, BlueGrace® Logistics and its carrier partners will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday July 4, 2012. Don’t worry about the holiday interfering with your shipping! If you have any questions about your freight in transit or need to book a<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/happy-birthday-america/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/KAKzsc08XUE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/happy-birthday-america/feed/ 0 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/happy-birthday-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-birthday-america http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/5AkVK9cfdqI/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/logistics-in-the-u-s-facts/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:36:39 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1535 Every facet of American life is touched by transportation. With freight being the economic staple that it is, every haul is a piece of a complex logistical puzzle that powers our nation. We’ve dug up some interesting factoids to help shed some light on just how large of a role transportation plays! The US is<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/logistics-in-the-u-s-facts/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/5AkVK9cfdqI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/logistics-in-the-u-s-facts/feed/ 7 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/logistics-in-the-u-s-facts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=logistics-in-the-u-s-facts http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/wiaXrD0_EKI/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/prepared-natural-disaster-disrupts-supply-chain/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:07:34 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1514 Although the Weather Channel forecasts a below-average hurricane season in 2012 – there is still uncertainty and history says you can never be too prepared. As Senior Meteorologist Stu Ostro instructs, “people in hurricane-prone areas should be equally prepared every year regardless of seasonal outlooks.” So what can your business do to prepare this hurricane season? Our<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/prepared-natural-disaster-disrupts-supply-chain/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/wiaXrD0_EKI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/prepared-natural-disaster-disrupts-supply-chain/feed/ 0 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/prepared-natural-disaster-disrupts-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prepared-natural-disaster-disrupts-supply-chain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/yL48Bm_xmR0/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/transitioning-into-the-unknown/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:54:49 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1503 Read the incredible story of BlueGrace® Logistics franchisee and Detroit native businessman, Steve Goodman featured in the Huffington Post Detroit blog. Goodman overcame obstacles caused by a declining economy and made changes in his life so that he and his family could be happy and successful. Goodman’s advice to the millions of others experiencing similar<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/transitioning-into-the-unknown/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/yL48Bm_xmR0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/transitioning-into-the-unknown/feed/ 0 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/transitioning-into-the-unknown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transitioning-into-the-unknown http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~3/pJ_tLHA5xfI/ http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bginvestigates-is-rail-transport-right-on-track-for-your-business/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:15:08 +0000 shill http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/?p=1479 The Shipper&#8217;s Key to Railroad Freight is Planning Ahead of Time Based on your Business Model. When it comes to transporting your heavy load, have you looked into all transportation modes? The U.S. rail system is one of the largest contributors to our economic well-being, providing an efficient long haul transportation alternative. In 2009, following<a href="http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bginvestigates-is-rail-transport-right-on-track-for-your-business/"> <br /><br /> Read More…</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueGraceLogisticsBlog/~4/pJ_tLHA5xfI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bginvestigates-is-rail-transport-right-on-track-for-your-business/feed/ 1 http://www.mybluegrace.com/blog/2012/bginvestigates-is-rail-transport-right-on-track-for-your-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bginvestigates-is-rail-transport-right-on-track-for-your-business