CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The answer is not simple and involves research and analysis across a number of factors. My answer to this question for shippers procuring long-distance (outside of a given metropolitan area) dry van transportation, for both truckload and less than truckload (LTL), is that approximately 25,000 truck drivers are needed.

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

It will be essential to prepare for and welcome them, particularly in the context of the difficult supply chain and procurement environments. Fulfilling sustainability demands : procurement specialists can lessen the supply chain’s environmental impact with the use of technology. However, technology alone is not sufficient.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Therefore, companies should have a system to collect and consolidate the data for reporting and analysis. Understanding material costing requires information about procurement activities and how long materials linger in inventory before they are used to generate revenue. This can be used in costing analysis and equipment profitability.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

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Negotiating Skills 113

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant. How to Begin Your Terms.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". Battle of the Forms: Will You Win, Lose or Draw? In the legal world, we call this situation a “Battle of the Forms.”

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

ML systems can identify patterns from the large amounts of structured and unstructured business and industry data that companies increasingly collect, and provide analysis and insights to users to help their decision-making. Product development When designing a new product or improving an existing one, extensive data analysis is required.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Among enterprise companies, one critical aspect of successful negotiation and capacity procurement is a better predictive outlook of both spot and contract truckload rates. Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. The key to avoiding this kind of situation is predictive planning and analysis.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

Greater cross-functional decision-making should be implemented with finance, procurement , and supply chain working together. Improve the traceability of different tiers of suppliers’ products down to the lowest level of detail to allow the analysis of supplier compliance, KPIs and risks.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 31, 2020

… The post Editor's Blog: You never let a serious crisis go to waste, especially in the supply chain – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Editor’s Note: This blog post is from SupplyChainOpz. The biggest implication of this new imposition on procurement process is that now procurement managers have to deliver suppliers that are cost conscious and timely in their operations but at the same time can adapt to the changing demands of end customers.

Optimal Sourcing 118

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

This sector covers important activities relating to procurement, transport, and storage of goods. Knowing freight costs in advance is essential to keep total landed costs in check Understanding transportation freight costs and current freight rates for lanes must be the primary goals of cost analysis.

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CLX Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Benchmarking from CLX Logistics helped a client with 19 million in freight spend save over 18% of costs after the cost-saving potential of a mode switch was revealed through benchmarking data analysis. CLX Logistics’ procurement team will find the most efficient custom-fit solution for your freight. Tip 3: Regiment Shipping Lead Time.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

That includes analysis of current operations, costs by mode, performance and benchmarking of existing partnerships. Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management. That includes helping shippers manage the final mile procurement process and even offering in-house services that are available within the 3PL.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Access to to real-time data and the ability to perform real-time analysis enables businesses to make data-driven decisions to drive efficiency into the supply chain.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Here are the main features of modern supply chain analytics solutions and services that help shippers optimize freight procurement, bidding, and benchmarking. Procurement Event Strategies. Not every platform offers expert-enhanced procurement event strategies on top of a digital platform! Ongoing Spend Analysis.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Inventory control can benefit from Artificial Intelligence (AI) because AI provides powerful insights for companies, highlighting interesting trends from large volumes of data that help procurement and warehouse teams to better manage the daily tasks of inventory management. Inventory management in the supply chain. Tracking issues.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It provides the facility to analyze forecasting errors, share data between departments such as procurement, identify sales trends and seasonality. Other related tools such as Pareto analysis identify which products are most profitable and hence those you should focus your attention on. Stay Agile, Get Ahead.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Limited insight into inventory demands resulting in problems procuring raw materials The manufacturing supply chain depends on the availability of raw materials to create and distribute goods and products. Knowing when it’s time to revisit bids and renegotiate contracts is critical for procurement and intervention management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Business Assurance: Supply Chain Blogs. Procurement Blog.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

For instance, managed transportation includes value-added logistics capabilities, including: Logistics consulting and analysis to understand current needs, costs, savings opportunities by mode, benchmarking and implementation or training of new systems. Transportation optimization can occur at a network level and an execution level.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 17, 2023

SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) takes the high frequency data SONAR is known for one step further by providing data analysis that leads to actionable insights. This level of data-informed decision making allows businesses to become more efficient and better utilize their resources.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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