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How Technology is Transforming Transportation Procurement

Talking Logistics

Transportation issues are in the spotlight today, with congested ports, capacity constraints, and trucker protests among the current headlines. For example, an October. Read more How Technology is Transforming Transportation Procurement.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success

Logistics Viewpoints

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). A TES is generally mode specific and lack optimization capabilities, but for shippers with simpler transportation requirements, that is often all they need.

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. To find the right logistics transportation services partner for your unique business needs, shippers should consider these five crucial characteristics. . Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management.

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Transportation Procurement: Still Standing on the Sidelines?

Talking Logistics

Since last summer the warning signs have been there that shippers would be facing tighter capacity and increased transportation costs this year. As the dust has settled in Q1 of this year, many shippers have now gone out to bid through procurement processes. Procurement’s Not the Only Answer. Shippers No Longer in Denial.

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How Labelmaster e-procurement can lower your costs of hazmat compliance

LabelMaster

How you buy your Dangerous Goods transport resources isn’t as important as how you use them. For example: e-procurement. Many Labelmaster customers already take advantage of our support for e-procurement platforms including Ariba, Coupa, Hubwoo (Perfect Commerce), Smart by GEP, SAP S/4 and many.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.