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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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7 Tips: A Guide to Mastering Procurement

Material Handling and Logistics

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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Navigating the Future: CLX Logistics’ Data-Driven Supply Chain Wisdom

CLX Logistics

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.

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Become a procurement tool-savvy professional in 3 steps

Transporeon

It’s usually obvious when you’re using the wrong tool. So then why do logistics professionals go on using the wrong procurement tool? So then why do logistics professionals go on using the wrong procurement tool? Why use the wrong procurement tool? Which tool is the right one?

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Data Everywhere: AI in Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Most shippers, carriers and logistics service providers understand the importance of data collection and data-driven decision-making. Artificial intelligence is a potent tool that helps companies get the most from their data. So, where can AI in logistics transportation have the most impact? This is just one example.

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Amway cuts costs with transportation procurement tool

Transporeon

In the case of an Amway multivitamin, for example, the company controls the process “from seed to supplement,” transporting raw materials to manufacturing sites in the U.S., The company began searching for a better way to procure freight and manage bids. We needed very little support,” says Clark. “We

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Procurement Logistics: What Is It & Where Do Logistics Providers Fit In?

GlobalTranz

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. For example, transportation management often focuses on the journey of products after manufacturing. The Definition of Procurement Logistics.