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	BlueGrace Logistics Builds Foundation for Continued Growth with MercuryGate TMS

BlueGrace Logistics Builds Foundation for Continued Growth with MercuryGate TMS

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Process Control & Optimization Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	BlueGrace Logistics, a non-asset based 3PL, was launched during an economic downturn in a highly competitive market. To succeed, BlueGrace needed to differentiate itself through technology. The company started with 18 employees in a small office and aimed to grow rapidly. The founder, Bobby Harris, recognized the need for a robust transportation management system (TMS) to enable this growth. He chose MercuryGate TMS, which he was familiar with from a previous venture, believing it could provide the necessary functionality and flexibility. Read More
About Customer	BlueGrace Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Riverview, Florida. Founded in January 2009 by Bobby Harris, the company started with 18 employees in a 2,000-square-foot office. Over the years, BlueGrace has grown significantly and now employs over 600 people across 11 locations in the United States. The company focuses on using technology to differentiate itself in the crowded 3PL market, offering superior supply chain management services and best-in-class technology. BlueGrace manages nearly 3,000 loads per day for more than 10,000 customers and has been recognized as one of the top 3PL providers in the United States. Read More
Solution	BlueGrace Logistics partnered with MercuryGate to implement a transportation management system (TMS) that would support its growth ambitions. The company created a custom version of the TMS, known as BlueShip, which offers a unique user experience tailored to customer needs. BlueShip integrates with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and order management systems, providing a seamless experience for customers. The MercuryGate rating engine, a key component of the TMS, allows BlueGrace to efficiently search across carriers, contracts, and lanes to return optimal results. This capability enables BlueGrace to offer quicker and more accurate rates, enhancing customer satisfaction. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Process Control & Optimization

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

BlueGrace Logistics, a non-asset based 3PL, was launched during an economic downturn in a highly competitive market. To succeed, BlueGrace needed to differentiate itself through technology. The company started with 18 employees in a small office and aimed to grow rapidly. The founder, Bobby Harris, recognized the need for a robust transportation management system (TMS) to enable this growth. He chose MercuryGate TMS, which he was familiar with from a previous venture, believing it could provide the necessary functionality and flexibility.

About Customer

BlueGrace Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Riverview, Florida. Founded in January 2009 by Bobby Harris, the company started with 18 employees in a 2,000-square-foot office. Over the years, BlueGrace has grown significantly and now employs over 600 people across 11 locations in the United States. The company focuses on using technology to differentiate itself in the crowded 3PL market, offering superior supply chain management services and best-in-class technology. BlueGrace manages nearly 3,000 loads per day for more than 10,000 customers and has been recognized as one of the top 3PL providers in the United States.

Solution

BlueGrace Logistics partnered with MercuryGate to implement a transportation management system (TMS) that would support its growth ambitions. The company created a custom version of the TMS, known as BlueShip, which offers a unique user experience tailored to customer needs. BlueShip integrates with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and order management systems, providing a seamless experience for customers. The MercuryGate rating engine, a key component of the TMS, allows BlueGrace to efficiently search across carriers, contracts, and lanes to return optimal results. This capability enables BlueGrace to offer quicker and more accurate rates, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Impact #1	BlueGrace Logistics grew from an $8 million company in 2009 to over $300 million in revenue by 2018.
Impact #2	The company now employs over 600 people across 11 locations in the United States.
Impact #3	BlueGrace manages nearly 3,000 loads per day for more than 10,000 customers.

Impact #1

BlueGrace Logistics grew from an $8 million company in 2009 to over $300 million in revenue by 2018.

Impact #2

The company now employs over 600 people across 11 locations in the United States.

Impact #3

BlueGrace manages nearly 3,000 loads per day for more than 10,000 customers.

Benefit #1	Revenue grew from $8 million in 2009 to over $300 million in 2018.

Benefit #1

Revenue grew from $8 million in 2009 to over $300 million in 2018.

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BlueGrace Logistics Builds Foundation for Continued Growth with MercuryGate TMS

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