Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The best way to understand the difference between procurement and purchasing in a business is to consider the process involved in buying a car, says Logistics Bureau’s procurement specialist, Trent Morris. Procurement First, Purchasing Follows. The first part, where you are doing research into the industry, that’s procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Her supply chain and traditional G&A consulting background bring a unique perspective to clients who must work across their organizations to drive supply chain initiatives with Procurement, IT, Operations, and the C-suite. At DAT, she has been instrumental in growing the shipper practice. The Greenscreens.ai

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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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. In the supply chain domain, technology functions similar to Prometheus’ fire, shedding light on management and increasing cost transparency and operational efficiency.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Getting costs under control is important for a good return on capital investment and to ensure factory equipment is operating at optimum capacity and profitability. Modern machinery is commonly fitted with real-time sensors but these are not very useful if there is no way to view and action the data from the sensors.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the big challenges facing manufacturers is inadequate reporting and analysis capabilities. This results in inefficient decision-making processes due to siloed data which limits the ability to respond to changing conditions quickly and accurately. ERP and BI have different functions and have been separate systems for many years.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? Often, in our experience, the problem is a human one… It’s not the data, not the process, not the technology, or the strategy, but the people. Why S&OP Needs a Lot of Human Investment.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

More Resources Home March 12, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

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. In the past, companies have simply operated blindly.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2019

Starting with Location Data Creating a carrier system of records and intelligence system will be the first step towards freight brokerage digitization. Brokerages must think of an alternative data source outside of tribal knowledge to procure high quality and profitable carrier capacity.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

More Resources Home January 30, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data shows that China – N.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most efficient ways to optimize a chemical supply chain logistics strategy from top to bottom is through proper planning, analysis, and smart decision-making in the procurement, bidding, and benchmarking process. Validate and analyze available data. Procurement and Bid Management. Planning and Preparation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Global retailers use data to understand lead time Successful supply chain operation at any stage hangs on the ability to stay on top of shipping and transport logistics. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. Increasingly, EcoVadis is becoming known as the go to organization to help corporations accelerate this journey to collect upstream supplier environmental, social, and governance data.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

, at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. Supply chain leaders are wanting their organizations to be data-driven.

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Transporeon

JANUARY 25, 2018

Even with the e-procurement tool, Amway’s Global Trade Operations group still relied on Excel to consolidate and analyze the data, a time-consuming process requiring hundreds of hours of data manipulation and cleansing. The company began searching for a better way to procure freight and manage bids.

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Freightos

MARCH 6, 2024

More Resources Home March 6, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices fell 20% to $2.2/kg.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The fact is, most business owners think of procurement as nothing more than a transactional relationship. The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. If so, good on you!

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

This sector covers important activities relating to procurement, transport, and storage of goods. Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. Transportation management depends on historical and real-time data. The supply chain operates on roughly an 18-month cycle. Think about this.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Many renewable energy organizations are missing out on the benefits of ERP software that would allow them to tackle the challenges of data management, improve process efficiency across the organization, and manage projects more effectively. Data across the business is available in real time, keeping operations running smoothly and on time.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

More Resources Home February 7, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data show China – N.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

One of the most profound technologies influencing this evolution is machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that’s proving instrumental in enhancing various areas of supply chain operations. Furthermore, human interaction remains essential in maintaining the quality of data being collected.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home November 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices increased 6% to $4.47/kg.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Because of the dynamic market they operate in, IM&E manufacturers are seeking to balance productivity and efficiency with responsiveness and agility. An ERP system is a repository of data from all functions of a business. A system with a powerful extensibility capability can be used to collect data from external partners as well.

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CLX Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While short-term solutions may dampen the effects of a recession or economic downturn, implementing lasting procedures that strengthen your supply chain, logistics, and entire operations will help weather the potential storms of 2023 and reinforce resiliency for any future economic hiccups. Tip 1: Save with Benchmarking.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More Resources Home December 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data show that China – N.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

More Resources Home February 13, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices increased 13% to $3.51/kg.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

That includes analysis of current operations, costs by mode, performance and benchmarking of existing partnerships. The right partner will also work with your team to implement changes based on data-driven recommendations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. . Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2022

Additionally, when you have multiple stakeholders pumping in money worth billions, and reposing trust that is priceless, you know that you can hardly afford to make blunders in your judgements and operations. Leveraging infallible data and the ensuing analytical trends is no longer a matter of the distant past. Data is the new gold.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

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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. Data and Privacy. How to Begin Your Terms.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Telematics : With telematics, operators can display real-time vehicle diagnostics that help to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Technologies like artificial intelligence continue to enhance these capabilities to become more attractive and allow new visualizations and data collection standards.

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TransAudit

JULY 6, 2023

One of the most profound technologies influencing this evolution is machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that’s proving instrumental in enhancing various areas of supply chain operations. Furthermore, human interaction remains essential in maintaining the quality of data being collected.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the past few decades, an increasing number of organizations have adopted environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives to help heal the planet as well as to make cost and efficiency improvements in their supply chain and procurement operations. What obstacles are companies facing in making the most of this opportunity?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The cloud also allows access to Big Data, which greatly improves the platform’s ability to do machine learning. The use cases just keep expanding.

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