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Blume Global Joins Google Cloud Technology Partner Program

Collaboration Enables Blume Global to Scale Quickly and Provide End-to-End Visibility to Customers Industry Wide PLEASANTON, Calif. — March 14, 2019 — Blume Global, a leader in global logistics and di...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/google-cloud-technology-partner/

June 6, 2022

Blume Global Visibility soon available on Google Cloud Platform Marketplace

Google Cloud customers will be able to access Blume’s solution to eliminate supply chain blindspots Pleasanton, Calif., June 6, 2022 — Blume Global is launching its best-in-class visibility solution, ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-visibility-soon-available-on-google-cloud-platform-marketplace/

October 14, 2021

Blume Global now runs logistics operating platform natively on Google Cloud

Supply chain technology provider boasts transportation management platform born on GCP Pleasanton, Calif., October 14, 2021 — Blume Global, the leading provider of supply chain execution and visibilit...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-now-runs-logistics-operating-platform-natively-google-cloud/

Blume Global > Products >

Digital Operating Platform

features the solution Blume Digital Platform Driving rapid digital transformation, the platform captures and cleans data from Blume Network sources into a single virtual and highly available pla...

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March 14, 2019

Blume Global Joins Google Cloud Partner Programme

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-joins-google-cloud-partner-programme/

June 9, 2022

Google Cloud sees rising profile in logistics applications

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/google-cloud-sees-rising-profile-in-logistics-applications/

Blume Global > Products >

Supply Chain Orchestration

Blume Orchestration helps to maximize supply chain performance by centralizing processes & optimizing resources to streamline the delivery for efficient results

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Blume Global > Products >

Blume Logistics

Blume Logistics streamlines supply chain with efficient management, enabling end-to-end execution from procurement to settlement for improved delivery times

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January 31, 2019

Getting Closer to SAP’s Users: Blume Global Joins ASUG

By Dave Katona, Partner Ecosystems and Channels at Blume Global I’m thrilled to share that Blume Global has joined the Americas’ SAP User Group (ASUG) as a Partner. ASUG is the country’s largest commu...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/sap-asug/

May 7, 2018

Thank You For A Successful IANA OMBM

At the IANA O&M Business Meeting, we showcased our Equipment Repair technology. A cloud-based communication and equipment management platform, the Equipment Repair solution modernizes the entire maint...

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Blume Accelerate

features Fast Time to Value Blume Accelerate is our project implementation methodology, uniquely designed for supply chain solutions in the cloud to support rapid and agile project implementatio...

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August 27, 2021

Blume CarrierGo Premium™ is Democratizing Technology for Small Trucking Companies

The supply chain is a complex ecosystem, dependent on both small and large players to ensure that goods are delivered, and consumers’ demands are met. Within this ecosystem, small trucking companies a...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/carriergopremium/

March 31, 2023

Beyond Control Towers: How Cognitive Command Centers are Revolutionizing Supply Chains

Like its sibling supply chain visibility, control towers continue to garner a lot of interest and discussion in the industry. As new technologies and capabilities are introduced, such as AI and machin...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/beyond-control-towers-how-cognitive-command-centers-are-revolutionizing-supply-chains/

September 29, 2021

Blume Global launches continuing education program with Coursera, Stanford GSB

Supply chain visibility and execution technology provider strengthens employee benefits Pleasanton, Calif., September 29, 2021 — Continuing a significant investment in its employees, Blume Global, a l...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-launches-continuing-education-program-with-coursera-stanford-gsb/

September 14, 2022

Blume Global expands access to Blume Maps to all customers free of charge

The dynamic, digital map of the supply chain world continues to provide unrivaled value and capability Pleasanton, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 — Blume Global, the only multimodal supply chain orchestration...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-expands-access-to-blume-maps-to-all-customers-free-of-charge/

March 5, 2018

REZ-1 Announces Pervinder Johar as CEO

REZ 1, Inc. (REZ-1), a leading provider of technology and services to the global logistics and transportation industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pervinder Johar as Chief Executive Off...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/johar-new-ceo/

September 15, 2021

Blume Global Announces New Investment by Bridgepoint.

Latest investment values high-growth supply chain technology leader at $500 million, provides capital for continued expansion in supply chain visibility and orchestration technology Pleasanton, Calif....

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-announces-new-investment-by-bridgepoint/

Unleash Supply Chain Potential with Cognitive Command Center

Supply chain solutions to deliver products and services more efficiently for assets, visibility, finance, optimization and logistics

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October 25, 2018

We’re Growing! — Both Customers and Partnerships

We’re on a mission to help boost growth, innovation and agility for the entire global supply chain ecosystem. This not only includes our customers—including retailers, manufacturers, IMCs, LSPs, railr...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/customers-partnerships-growth/

October 18, 2022

Blume Global recognized in 2023 FreightWaves FreightTech 100

FreightTech Award honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry Pleasanton, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 — Blume Global, the only multimodal supply chain orchestration platform uniting end-to-...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-recognized-in-2023-freightwaves-freighttech-100/

February 11, 2021

Have you updated your supply chain execution and visibility solution lately?

While supply chain digitization is a trend that has sped up exponentially in the last year, many retailers and shippers may have long ago embraced logistics technology solutions, updating their manual...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/have-you-updated-your-supply-chain-execution-and-visibility-solution-lately/

May 18, 2021

Air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility

Adversity forces innovation, especially for those resistant to change. With increasing competition from integrators, air cargo forwarders and other stakeholders have started to acknowledge they need t...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/air-freight-forwarders-help-industry-increase-air-cargo-visibility/

March 15, 2022

Supply chain visibility provider updates its digital twin of the logistics world

Blume Global is revolutionizing the game for shippers with Blume Maps, a dynamic, digital map of the supply chain world. Planning, tracking, and adjusting supply chain shipments isn’t easy. There are ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/supply-chain-visibility-provider-updates-its-digital-twin-of-the-logistics-world/

March 22, 2022

The Importance of Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility

In a volatile market, real-time information is essential, as it equips shippers with the necessary visibility to maneuver through supply chain disruptions. The pandemic has shown that logistical hurdl...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/the-importance-of-real-time-supply-chain-visibility/

November 30, 2021

Supply Chain 101: Find the best logistics technology partner

The right supply chain technology makes all the difference, but with all the providers in the market, choosing the best provider can be difficult. The logistics industry is more competitive, volatile,...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/supply-chain-101-find-the-best-logistics-technology-partner/

January 30, 2023

VIEWPOINT: Machine Learning’s Role in Optimizing the Supply Chain and the Next-Gen Control Tower

Entering 2023, supply chain players are finding themselves in unique situations. After the events of the last 12 months, larger retailers have too much inventory while smaller retailers are still stru...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/viewpoint-machine-learnings-role-in-optimizing-the-supply-chain-and-the-next-gen-control-tower/

Blume Global > Products > Logistics >

Appointment Management System

Blume’s appointment management system provides a one-stop shop for booking appointments across multiple location types such as marine and rail terminals, distribution centers etc., reducing costs, wai...

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July 1, 2019

The Supply Chain Industry Has Never Been More Exciting

When you spend over 15 years in any industry it’s a true testament to the passion behind it. For me, the supply chain industry is going through a major shift, especially now that impactful technologie...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/the-supply-chain-industry-has-never-been-more-exciting/

August 31, 2023

Leveraging Supply Chain Digital Twins to Drive Sustainability

By Pervinder Johar, CEO More than ever, companies are prioritizing how to best carry out and meet ESG goals—but that is often easier said than done. For those traditionally focused on maximizing effic...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/leveraging-supply-chain-digital-twins-to-drive-sustainability/

November 15, 2023

Top 5 Takeaways from Blume Global’s Envision 2023

From November 5-7 , Blume Global’s inaugural thought leadership conference, Envision 2023, took place at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Conference attendees included some of the best and bri...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/top-5-takeaways-from-blume-globals-envision-2023/

October 3, 2018

Blume Global Expands Leadership Team to Amplify Its Rapid Growth Plans and Drive AI-Led Innovation Into the Supply Chain

Company Continues to Grow Its Leadership Team in Silicon Valley With a Clear Vision to Drive AI- and ML-Led Innovation Into the Global Supply Chain Ecosystem Blume Global, a high-growth company with a...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/leadership-team-expansion/

December 12, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd Selects Blume Global

Hapag-Lloyd Selects Blume Global to Provide Logistics Support for Partner Network New Solutions will Orchestrate Entire Network of Motor Carrier Partners PLEASANTON, Calif., — December 12, 2019 — Blum...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/hapag-lloyd-selects-blume-global/

June 21, 2021

Blume Global Named Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Top Supply Chain Project

Supply chain technology provider awarded for digital operating platform collaboration Pleasanton, Calif. (June 22, 2021) - Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire glo...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-named-supply-demand-chain-executives-2021-top-supply-chain-project/

January 4, 2022

Blume Global Acquires LiveSource

Deal expands sourcing, procurement and quality capabilities for logistics execution technology leader Pleasanton, Calif., January 04, 2022 — Blume Global, a leading provider of supply chain sourcing, ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-acquires-livesource/

September 13, 2022

Blume Global announces new scheduling solution

Blume Pickup and Delivery Appointment Scheduling will be deployed at select Norfolk Southern facilities to support international container pick-up and drop-off Pleasanton, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 — Blu...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-announces-new-scheduling-solution/

September 26, 2022

Blume Global grows its European network, doubles employee headcount this year

Blume to strengthen its logistical network in Europe through its multimodal supply chain orchestration platform Paris, 26 September 2022 —Blume Global, one of the leading supply chain technology provi...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-grows-its-european-network-doubles-employee-headcount-this-year/

September 29, 2022

VIEWPOINT: Rail Strike Averted: Getting Ahead with the Power of Partnership

Strikes throughout history have shaped the American labor force, and with the last United States rail strike taking place three decades ago, it is safe to say we averted a crisis this time around. The...

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Blume Global > Company >

About Us

Who We Are, What We Stand For At Blume Global, we are committed to an ethical, purpose-driven supply chain that benefits all parties. A purposeful supply chain is optimized, efficient, effective,...

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December 9, 2020

Norfolk Southern, OL USA Turn to Technology to Navigate Pandemic Disruptions

The Blume Digital Operating Platform rapidly digitizes manual supply chain processes, democratizing technology for even the smallest supply chain stakeholders and allowing them to forge a path through...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/norfolk-southern-ol-usa-turn-to-technology-to-navigate-pandemic-disruptions/

September 16, 2021

Supply chain technology will evolve from applications to platforms

In the last two decades, innumerable evolutions have taken ahold in the supply chain technology arena. These small shifts in technology have created better efficiencies for supply chain parties along ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/supply-chain-technology-will-evolve-from-applications-to-platforms/

September 30, 2021

How can logistics companies holistically address supply chain sustainability?

Supply chain stakeholders are leveraging the benefits of logistics technologies to meet sustainability goals, but should not forget about the human element. The changes required to shift from carbon-b...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/how-can-logistics-companies-holistically-address-supply-chain-sustainability/

October 18, 2021

Think supply chain disruptions are disappearing post COVID? Guess again

COVID-19 disrupted the global supply chain, and these delays are likely here for the foreseeable future. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic came global supply chain disruptions. The initial dip i...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/think-supply-chain-disruptions-are-disappearing-post-covid-guess-again/

November 18, 2021

Supply Chain 101: How to become a shipper of choice

In tight markets, shippers of choice will have drivers willing to haul for them, allowing them to stay competitive. In the current tumult that is the global supply chain, marked by extreme congestion ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/supply-chain-101-how-to-become-a-shipper-of-choice/

January 21, 2022

IMCs simplify rail booking with interline schedule solution

For shippers and intermodal marketing companies, booking intermodal shipments can be a time-consuming process involving piecing together scheduling information from different rail providers, creating ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/imcs-simplify-rail-booking-with-interline-schedule-solution/

March 16, 2022

Here's What You Need to Know About the Driver Shortage

As the global supply chain continues to endure the ripples of the COVID-19 pandemic, an elemental issue inhibits shippers, carriers, and consumers from bouncing back: a driver shortage. The American T...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-driver-shortage/

October 14, 2019

Six Surprising Benefits of Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain

International supply chains are some of the most interdependent and complex processes that happen between businesses. Even small, incremental technology changes can have a big impact when magnified ac...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/six-surprising-benefits-of-digital-transformation-in-the-supply-chain/

April 7, 2021

When will passenger flights alleviate the air cargo capacity crunch?

Shippers and other supply chain stakeholders are now routinely paying upward of 250-percent more than usual for air cargo rates on core routes, so it’s no surprise they want to know when airfreight ca...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/when-will-passenger-flights-alleviate-the-air-cargo-capacity-crunch/

August 31, 2020

Blume Global Announces Ambassador Program for Trucking Industry

Blume Global Announces Ambassador Program for Trucking Industry Program Recognizes Trucking Companies Around the World for Advancing the Supply Chain Industry PLEASANTON, Calif. — August 26, 2020 — Bl...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-announces-ambassador-program-for-trucking-industry/

August 19, 2020

Blume Global Announces Premium Offering for Trucking Companies, Empowering Companies of All Sizes to Digitize Their Business

Blume Global Announces Premium Offering for Trucking Companies, Empowering Companies of All Sizes to Digitize Their Business Blume CarrierGo™ Premium Enables the Entire Trucking Market to Access New B...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-launches-carriergo-premium/

October 7, 2020

Valor Victoria Selects Blume Global to Enhance Connectivity and Visibility Capabilities

Valor Victoria Selects Blume Global to Enhance Connectivity and Visibility Capabilities Collaboration to capitalize on Blume’s unique data insights to maximize Valor Victoria's market potential PLEASA...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/valor-victoria-selects-blume-global-to-enhance-connectivity-and-visibility-capabilities/

June 13, 2022

Kinaxis and Blume Global to Empower Better Responses to Supply Chain Transportation Disruptions

Partnership enables the agility needed to better orchestrate unified supply chain planning and transportation execution OTTAWA, CANADA AND PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA, June 13, 2022 – Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KX...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/kinaxis-and-blume-global-to-empower-better-responses-to-supply-chain-transportation-disruptions/

October 9, 2023

Blume Global Unveils Visionary Presenters for Envision 2023

Industry executives from leading companies will convene at Envision to discuss the future of the supply chain into 2030, 2050 and beyond, making this an industry event like no other. Pleasanton, Calif...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/newsroom/blume-global-unveils-visionary-presenters-for-envision-2023/

August 30, 2022

VIEWPOINT: Internet of Things and The Future of Supply Chain

In today's world, it is widely accepted that digitization is the key to transforming all areas of the logistics industry. However, we are just at the beginning of a long journey. Recent Black Swan eve...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/viewpoint-internet-of-things-and-the-future-of-supply-chain/

March 14, 2024

The top 3 issues shippers have with supply chain visibility

It's no secret that solutions by supply chain technology providers are abound. Visibility is becoming an industry standard, and chances are that shippers that have embraced digitization have a handle ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/the-top-3-issues-shippers-have-with-supply-chain-visibility/

July 28, 2022

VIEWPOINT: Supply Chain Technology’s Role in Navigating Detention & Demurrage fees under OSRA 22

Players in the supply chain are no stranger to detention and demurrage (D&D) fees, especially during the pandemic where excessive port congestion led to historic record levels of charges incurred. On ...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/blog/viewpoint-supply-chain-technologys-role-in-navigating-detention-demurrage-fees-under-osra-22/

February 14, 2019

How to Solve Your Supply Chain Challenges

The increasing complexity of international supply chains means that supply chain managers must use a combination of tools, techniques and approaches to meet everyday and long-term challenges. We’ve ex...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/solve-supply-chain-challenges/

April 10, 2019

The History and Evolution of the Global Supply Chain

The global supply chain has seen enormous changes over the last 100 years. Every part of how we source, manufacture and transport goods has been transformed. From the introduction of new handling proc...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/history-of-supply-chain/

May 3, 2019

Why a Customer-Centric Supply Chain Matters

Customers have never had more choice, and providing exceptional products to consumers is becoming increasingly important. If your business wants to thrive, it needs to differentiate itself. Businesses...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/customer-centric-supply-chain/

July 31, 2019

4 Steps to Digitizing Your Logistics Execution

Technology is revolutionizing global supply chains, and as sourcing and manufacturing becomes more global, logistics service providers are embracing digital transformation. The ever-expanding scope of...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/digitize-your-supply-chain/

November 4, 2019

LSPs—Why You Should Integrate with a Supply Chain Management System

A Logistics Service Provider (LSP) business like yours needs to squeeze every efficiency it can out of its processes and systems. Historically, that’s often meant building and tweaking your own home-g...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/lsps-integrate-with-supply-chain-management-system/

January 29, 2020

How Ocean Freight Forwarders Can Manage Their Challenges

Ocean freight forwarders are under pressure as new regulations, volatile marketplaces and changes in supply and demand are increasing operating costs and hurting the bottom line. These factors all add...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/how-ocean-freight-forwarders-can-manage-their-challenges/

February 17, 2021

Air cargo looks to supply chain digitization during COVID pandemic

Nobody in the air cargo industry is saying the COVID-19 pandemic has been good for business, but compared with the passenger side of aviation, the impact on the air freight business has been comparati...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/air-cargo-looks-to-supply-chain-digitization-during-covid-pandemic/

April 3, 2019

Supply Chains for High-Tech Companies: Unique Challenges and Solutions

The world’s most cutting-edge companies like Apple, Google, HP, Samsung, Intel, Cisco or Microsoft are technological leaders. Consumer devices like computers, smartphones and tablets or business hardw...

https://www.blumeglobal.com/learning/high-tech-supply-chains/

December 8, 2021