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Category Archives: Services
Logistics: What is it? BlueGrace Offers the Whole Package
What is logistics? This is one of the most frequently asked questions in the industry. Add “third party” to “logistics” and you may as well be wearing a sign that says “barrage me with questions, please!” Confusion may be created … Continue reading
#BGInvestigates: Why not use a 3PL?!
#BGInvestigates: Why not use a 3PL?! No acronym boils the blood of a BlueGrace® Logistics employee more than “3PL”. In our experience, this acronym conveys an adopted meaning that doesn’t give justice to the value added service BlueGrace delivers. We … Continue reading
Response to a Fool
A recent discussion on Linkedin regarding 3PL’s in the transportation market included a number of foolish comments made by a clearly disgruntled freight carrier sales rep. Below are the highlights from his misinformed, one dimensional, price hoarding rant, followed by … Continue reading
Posted in Industry Knowledge, Miscellaneous, Services, Technology
Tagged 3pl, linkedin, third party logistics
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The Blurry Line Between LTL and Small Parcel
Often the line between the use or difference of UPS and freight services may seem a bit blurry. Most would agree it’s easier to ship a few boxes via UPS Small Parcel versus LTL (less-than-truckload) via a third party logistics … Continue reading
Posted in Industry Knowledge, Services
Tagged less than truckload, ltl, small parcel, third party logistics
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15 Minutes
About a week ago I was outside trying to replace the handle to the door to my Lanai. It had been broken for several weeks and should have been a 15 minute job. It took me the better part of … Continue reading
Quality vs. Quantity… or Both?
A common comparison is quality and quantity. In this case, let’s compare low prices versus great service. It’s rare to find the two values together. Every day there are advertisements geared towards price sensitive consumers. One major example is, Walmart, “Save money, live better.” Then … Continue reading
Posted in Industry Knowledge, Services
Tagged customer service, services, successful company
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Top 5 Ways to Save Money on your LTL Freight Shipping
Compare multiple LTL carriers in order to ensure you are getting the most competitive rate. This is best accomplished through a TMS or transportation management system. Optimize your shipments. Do you have multiple shipments going to different locations? Make sure … Continue reading
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Handle with Care
I have heard of many customers having problems with either damage to their goods or concealed damage within the packaging. We have to understand that in today’s industry, capacity is getting tighter and tighter and carriers are fitting as much … Continue reading
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Holidays Impact on Transportation
Ever heard of the “Holiday Rush”? Sure you have but have you ever considered the impact it has on transportation providers? Ever asked why you shop on cyber Monday and get free shipping but if you wait a week, you … Continue reading
The Power of a Guarantee
Something that assures a particular outcome or condition; Lack of interest is a guarantee of failure a. A promise or an assurance, especially one given in writin, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service. b. A … Continue reading
Posted in Services
Tagged expedited shipping, guaranteed services, guaranteed shipping
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