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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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The Outsourced Supply Chain with Hannah Kain

The Logistics of Logistics

Hannah was named an SDCE 2023 Supply Chain Pro to Know and 2021 WE USA Top WBE CEO. Data analytics and reporting: ALOM employs robust order management and business intelligence systems to track, analyze, and continuously improve supply chain operations based on terabytes of data.

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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

FreightWaves SONAR

Congratulations and welcome to 2021! And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. If a business wants to “thrive” in 2021 abnormalities, it’s essential to consider the top trends to expect through the year.

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New Year Resolution: Start Collecting More Data in 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

COVID-19 has exposed quite a few vulnerabilities in both the procurement and distribution process of goods and materials and the overall transportation process. As you might have guessed from the title, it’s time to start collecting more data. The Big Benefits of Big Data. Simply put, good data drives better service.

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The Give and Take of Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

e-commerce sales increased again in 2021, up 14% year-over-year (YoY), and by more than 50% compared to 2019. Business intelligence tools can use this visibility and other information to help shippers act more strategically by procuring the most efficient, cost-effective carrier services.

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5 use cases of supply chain visibility and data for shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

Companies are rapidly adopting and using real-time data to clearly understand challenges to better mitigate unexpected problems when they arise. This helps to realize fewer tender rejections, increases an understanding for requests for proposal (RFPs) bringing optimal deals, and improves lead time planning to secure capacity procurement.