Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2021

Thanks to ongoing innovation in technology, systems integration, and cloud networks, we have more data available today than ever before. But how can companies turn this abundance of data into actionable insights to make smarter and more effective operational and procurement decisions? That is the key question.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Featuring Dale Mcclung VP of Supply Chain Services In a recent episode of the Supply Chain Now Podcast, CLX Logistics’ Dale Mcclung unveiled profound insights into the evolving realm of supply chain management. Throughout the episode, Dale and host Scott W.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

Today, supply chain and logistics professionals are awash in all kinds of data. One area in particular where data plays a critical role is in transportation procurement. How does analyzing data effectively connect. Read more Supply Chain’s Most Profitable Four-Letter Word: Data.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2021

Thanks to all sorts of technology advancements and system integrations, we have more data today than ever before. But how can companies turn data into insights, and then leverage those insights to make smarter and more effective operational and procurement decisions? This is particularly true in transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Most shippers, carriers and logistics service providers understand the importance of data collection and data-driven decision-making. Data collected over time provides intelligence, enabling companies to enhance long-term decision-making. So, where can AI in logistics transportation have the most impact?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2022

There’s certainly a lot of data in supply chain and logistics. Some companies drown in it, while others find a way to convert data into business value. One area where data plays a critical role is in transportation procurement. How does data connect to procurement connect to profitability?

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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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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As the freight industry gears up for another year, the whirlwind of uncertainty continues to influence the logistics landscape. When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. They demand results, and rightly so.

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Shipsta

JULY 22, 2021

One of the biggest paradoxes in logistics is that data is an essential part of the freight procurement process, yet so much of it is left lying dormant and underutilised.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Verusen utilizes advanced data science and artificial intelligence to harmonize disparate material data across multiple enterprise systems to provide complex supply chains with material truth for supply and inventory planning and procurement intelligence. The Greenscreens.ai

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2024

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. And as mentioned, that TMS data becomes a key SONAR data source.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. The problem looms large for shippers and managers across the supply chain network, but the answer is out there – better utilization of smart data and automated processes. Read on to see how these innovations can help with truckload shipping procurement.

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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. But all of those things become purchasing as opposed to procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. However, freight procurement is changing.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

The good news is that companies today have greater access to real-time benchmarking data and market intelligence. Read more [Video] Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event. The good news is that companies today have greater access to real-time benchmarking data and market intelligence.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). He received a Ph.D.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

What is Machine Learning ML is the computing engine behind AI and gives computers the ability to make sense of, and learn, from data to perform specific tasks without manual interference. Nine areas where AI can help manufacturers There are several ways in which data and AI can be applied in the manufacturing industry. The Industry 4.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality. The Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Jeff Tramel, the Vice President of Global Procurement, at NTT DATA Services. SAP recently announced that NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services company, had achieved $125 million in value based on a digital transformation of their procurement function. And more importantly, how did NTT DATA do it?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of Fishtail, a Boston based fintech company that empowers freight forwarders to finance the movement and procurement of goods – for small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube. About Fishtail.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

The ability to tap into data is critical to business success – from predicting sales trends to improving operations and customer service, writes Stephan Sieber (pictured), CEO at Transporeon. This gives companies the insights they need to outperform the competition, and today’s business leaders clearly recognise the value of data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. According to Logistics Management , “Time is money in transportation…. Procurement in the shipping industry faces several problems without technology.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

Mike is the CEO of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics. Michael Nervick is the CEO and founder of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The discipline has done a good job of driving collaboration between sales and marketing and manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. Because procurement is a major theme of the conference, I could not help but talk to the top executives of this business unit about the new Elon Musk biography.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Jeff Tramel, the Vice President of Global Procurement, at NTT DATA Services. SAP recently announced that NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services company, had achieved $125 million in value based on a digital transformation of their procurement function. And more importantly, how did NTT DATA do it?

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RPA Labs

APRIL 14, 2022

Logistics Management released an article on the topic, sharing that, “Matching capacity to need is going to be the key concern for shippers in 2022—almost regardless of price.” High-quality robotic process automation (RPA) has the potential to make everything it touches more efficient with the data behind it to explain why.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Such sourcing events can be in the context of direct materials or logistics capacity.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

Procurement in manufacturing companies is often not done correctly. With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As the freight industry gears up for another year, the whirlwind of uncertainty continues to influence the logistics landscape. When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. They demand results, and rightly so.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Parade helps carrier sales teams procure and manage carriers, boost rep productivity, and increase margins. Winning More Bids: Parade’s data-driven insights help brokerages price competitively and win more deals, boosting bottom lines. Shipper sales teams get precise pricing, optimized bidding, and advanced shipper connectivity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67

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