INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index slowed to 54.7 The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit U.S. in August, down from 55.3 in July. This is the weakest improvement since last November. The slowdown was expected by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. MORE
AAPA also seeks exemptions on other types of container-handling equipment. Transportation MORE
Kenworth and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) have teamed up for the 16th consecutive year to provide a $1,000 savings to OOIDA members on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth sleeper trucks in 2018. MORE
The post Purchase Option Now Available on Hand Pallet Wrap System appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. 22nd March 2019 Kite’s 5×5 pallet wrap system, one of the UK’s safest ways of reducing health and safety issues associated with hand wrapping pallets, is now available to buy in bundles on the Kite Packaging website. The employee-owned business has introduced new hand stretch bundles which will help save its customer’s […]. MORE
Break the fear: get small producers and municipal authorities to know each other Over the past few years, Bolivia has advanced a great deal in terms of laws, norms and regulations to promote the purchase of products from smallholders. continues to be purchased from big food companies. MORE
Kinaxia Logistics have announced their eleventh acquisition just months following their purchase of Manchester based AKW Global. Peter Fields commented: “So far, our purchases have been met with positivity from the pallet networks who fully understand the group’s strategic intent. MORE
The 5×5 pallet wrap dispenser, which was previously only available on a rental basis, can also now be purchased as a permanent addition, meaning businesses no longer have to enter into a contract. MORE
Basin Commerce has introduced Conduit, a quoting and operations engine for buyers and sellers of raw materials MORE
Billions of purchases are made around the world every day. These purchases fall into two major categories: transactional and relational. Read on to understand the differences between these purchases and what they mean for your organization. Understanding Transactional Purchases. MORE
Acquisition expands Dana’s offerings, optimizes manufacturing presence in key growth markets MORE
Home > Transportation > project44, Reliance Partners streamline cargo insurance quoting, purchasing Transportation April 17, 2019 On-demand insurance offering saves shippers and logistics providers thousands of hours per year, companies say. By DC Velocity Staff Logistics software vendor project44 and commercial insurance agency Reliance Partners are collaborating to deliver real-time cargo insurance quoting and purchasing […]. MORE
One way for small companies to increase their profitability is to join with others to leverage their buying power in similar products and services to achieve discounts they would not qualify for on their own MORE
US 3PL AIT Worldwide Logistics has continued on its acquisition spree with the purchase of UK freight forwarder ConneXion World Cargo for an undisclosed amount. The post AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
Automating the entire procure-to-pay process will result in significant gains across the entire organization MORE
Given that MIQ’s current owner is private equity firm Austin Ventures, which bought it from US trucking company YRC Worldwide in 2010, the purchase price has not been disclosed, although in a statement Noatum said the consolidated revenues of its. MORE
Suppliers reported emissions reductions of 633 million metric tons of carbon dioxide leading to collective cost savings of $19.3 billion MORE
93 Carl Smiley (pictured) has moved from electronics supplier TE Connectivity to take the newly created role of chief purchasing and supply chain officer at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Thiele, meanwhile, has been with FCA since 2007 in a range of purchasing and finance roles. MORE
Practically there is no one-size-fits-all purchase process. The post Key Stages for Purchasing Heavy Equipment Parts appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE. Some organizations require a formal process to suit their complex environment, which is often the case in government or education. MORE
A good benchmark about the health of your procurement process is what your procurement negotiations are based on. If you are solely negotiating on price, you’ve got a problem MORE
EXCLUSIVE—Marketplace lender Best Egg will move towards financing consumer purchases, including home improvements, as it looks to expand in 2018, the company told Bank Innovation. MORE
Michael Druml (pictured) has taken over as vice-president of purchasing for Magna International Europe replacing Klaus Iffland, who has retired from the company. Here he oversees purchasing, along with managing supplier quality, logistics, materials handling, customs and distribution. MORE
Sue Slaughter (pictured) has taken over as director of purchasing at Ford of Europe, following the departure of Alan Draper, who has retired from the carmaker. Slaughter has a long history of purchasing roles at Ford, having started there in 1987. MORE
“I cannot tell exactly whether our producers have switched today to purchases in local currencies, because the number of our producers is too many. The post Russians drop US dollar for components purchases appeared first on Automotive Logistics. MORE
The purchase extends Scan Global’s activities within the automotive industry and, it claims, will allow it to take a leading role in Germany. The post Scan Global to purchase IQS Group appeared first on Automotive Logistics. MORE
The post Go-ahead for Air France-KLM’s purchase of Virgin stake appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Group, saying the transaction would raise no competition concerns. Under the deal, Air France KLM will acquire 31 per cent of Virgin Atlantic from Richard Branson’s Virgin Group for £220 million. Virgin Group will retail […]. MORE
Dark purchasing doesn't just happen. There are things within your organization that allow dark purchasing to flourish MORE
36 Dark purchasing doesn't just happen. There are things within your organization that allow dark purchasing to flourish MORE
43 Market sources say that UK-based Xpediator is pulling out all the stops to secure the purchase of Slovenian road transport operator and air and ocean freight forwarder Intereuropa. The post Under the radar: Xpediator’s last push to secure Intereuropa purchase appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
The best way to ensure matching is a combination of e-invoicing, supplier portal and a cloud-based approval workflow solution MORE
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The post Key Provisions to be Negotiated in a Construction Purchase Contract appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE. Construction contracts are complicated documents that try to balance the needs of many different parties involved in a project. MORE
YRC, which controls long-haul YRC Freight and LTL regional carriers New Penn, Reddaway and Holland, reported a slight dip in second quarter net income of $14.4 million on $1.33 billion revenue, compared with net earnings of $19 million on $1.26 billion revenue in the year-ago quarter MORE
Container transport operator James Kemball has purchased two Kalmar DRG450-65S5 reachstackers for its new multi-million-pound loaded container storage depot at the Port of Felixstowe. The post James Kemball purchases two Kalmar reachstackers appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
Home > Transportation > project44, Reliance Partners streamline cargo insurance quoting, purchasing Transportation April 17, 2019 On-demand insurance offering saves shippers and logistics providers thousands of hours per year, companies say. By DC Velocity Staff Logistics software vendor project44 and commercial insurance agency Reliance Partners are collaborating to deliver real-time cargo insurance quoting and purchasing […]. MORE
The post Purchase Option Now Available on Hand Pallet Wrap System – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. 22nd March 2019 Kite’s 5×5 pallet wrap system, one of the UK’s safest ways of reducing health and safety issues associated with hand wrapping pallets, is now available to buy in bundles on the Kite Packaging website. MORE
There are a variety of reasons why dark purchasing flourishes within an organization, including decentralization, lack of visibility and a dependence on manual systems MORE
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Purchasing Related Topics 
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Practically there is no one-size-fits-all purchase process. The post Key Stages for Purchasing Heavy Equipment Parts appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE. Some organizations require a formal process to suit their complex environment, which is often the case in government or education.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
The post Key Provisions to be Negotiated in a Construction Purchase Contract appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE. Construction contracts are complicated documents that try to balance the needs of many different parties involved in a project.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Suppliers reported emissions reductions of 633 million metric tons of carbon dioxide leading to collective cost savings of $19.3 billion
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Basin Commerce has introduced Conduit, a quoting and operations engine for buyers and sellers of raw materials
Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix
Companies should have seamless integration between order entry, inventory management, forecasting and supply planning models and purchase order status to sense risk, pull levers to mitigate potential risk, and communicate within and outside the organization.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
The best way to ensure matching is a combination of e-invoicing, supplier portal and a cloud-based approval workflow solution
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247 Customs Broker
APRIL 17, 2019
Home > Transportation > project44, Reliance Partners streamline cargo insurance quoting, purchasing Transportation April 17, 2019 On-demand insurance offering saves shippers and logistics providers thousands of hours per year, companies say. By DC Velocity Staff Logistics software vendor project44 and commercial insurance agency Reliance Partners are collaborating to deliver real-time cargo insurance quoting and purchasing […].
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 17, 2019
Home > Transportation > project44, Reliance Partners streamline cargo insurance quoting, purchasing Transportation April 17, 2019 On-demand insurance offering saves shippers and logistics providers thousands of hours per year, companies say. By DC Velocity Staff Logistics software vendor project44 and commercial insurance agency Reliance Partners are collaborating to deliver real-time cargo insurance quoting and purchasing […].
The LoadStar
MARCH 21, 2019
Given that MIQ’s current owner is private equity firm Austin Ventures, which bought it from US trucking company YRC Worldwide in 2010, the purchase price has not been disclosed, although in a statement Noatum said the consolidated revenues of its.
Automotive Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
“I cannot tell exactly whether our producers have switched today to purchases in local currencies, because the number of our producers is too many. The post Russians drop US dollar for components purchases appeared first on Automotive Logistics.
Automotive Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The purchase extends Scan Global’s activities within the automotive industry and, it claims, will allow it to take a leading role in Germany. The post Scan Global to purchase IQS Group appeared first on Automotive Logistics.
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 26, 2019
A good benchmark about the health of your procurement process is what your procurement negotiations are based on. If you are solely negotiating on price, you’ve got a problem
Fleet Owner
MARCH 5, 2019
Acquisition expands Dana’s offerings, optimizes manufacturing presence in key growth markets
Cerasis
DECEMBER 27, 2017
EXCLUSIVE—Marketplace lender Best Egg will move towards financing consumer purchases, including home improvements, as it looks to expand in 2018, the company told Bank Innovation.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2019
Carl Smiley (pictured) has moved from electronics supplier TE Connectivity to take the newly created role of chief purchasing and supply chain officer at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Thiele, meanwhile, has been with FCA since 2007 in a range of purchasing and finance roles.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 9, 2018
There are a variety of reasons why dark purchasing flourishes within an organization, including decentralization, lack of visibility and a dependence on manual systems
Apparel Logistics
JANUARY 4, 2017
Billions of purchases are made around the world every day. These purchases fall into two major categories: transactional and relational. Read on to understand the differences between these purchases and what they mean for your organization. Understanding Transactional Purchases.
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 11, 2018
Sue Slaughter (pictured) has taken over as director of purchasing at Ford of Europe, following the departure of Alan Draper, who has retired from the carmaker. Slaughter has a long history of purchasing roles at Ford, having started there in 1987.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 22, 2019
The post Purchase Option Now Available on Hand Pallet Wrap System appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. 22nd March 2019 Kite’s 5×5 pallet wrap system, one of the UK’s safest ways of reducing health and safety issues associated with hand wrapping pallets, is now available to buy in bundles on the Kite Packaging website. The employee-owned business has introduced new hand stretch bundles which will help save its customer’s […].
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Automating the entire procure-to-pay process will result in significant gains across the entire organization
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 22, 2019
The 5×5 pallet wrap dispenser, which was previously only available on a rental basis, can also now be purchased as a permanent addition, meaning businesses no longer have to enter into a contract.
Automotive Logistics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Michael Druml (pictured) has taken over as vice-president of purchasing for Magna International Europe replacing Klaus Iffland, who has retired from the company. Here he oversees purchasing, along with managing supplier quality, logistics, materials handling, customs and distribution.
Fleet Owner
MAY 31, 2018
Dark purchasing doesn't just happen. There are things within your organization that allow dark purchasing to flourish
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 19, 2018
One way for small companies to increase their profitability is to join with others to leverage their buying power in similar products and services to achieve discounts they would not qualify for on their own
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index slowed to 54.7 The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit U.S. in August, down from 55.3 in July. This is the weakest improvement since last November. The slowdown was expected by economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
The LoadStar
MARCH 3, 2018
Container transport operator James Kemball has purchased two Kalmar DRG450-65S5 reachstackers for its new multi-million-pound loaded container storage depot at the Port of Felixstowe. The post James Kemball purchases two Kalmar reachstackers appeared first on The Loadstar.
Fleet Owner
MAY 31, 2018
Dark purchasing doesn't just happen. There are things within your organization that allow dark purchasing to flourish
The LoadStar
DECEMBER 6, 2018
US 3PL AIT Worldwide Logistics has continued on its acquisition spree with the purchase of UK freight forwarder ConneXion World Cargo for an undisclosed amount. The post AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion appeared first on The Loadstar.
DC Velocity
AUGUST 20, 2018
AAPA also seeks exemptions on other types of container-handling equipment. Transportation
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 22, 2019
The post Purchase Option Now Available on Hand Pallet Wrap System – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. 22nd March 2019 Kite’s 5×5 pallet wrap system, one of the UK’s safest ways of reducing health and safety issues associated with hand wrapping pallets, is now available to buy in bundles on the Kite Packaging website.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Kinaxia Logistics have announced their eleventh acquisition just months following their purchase of Manchester based AKW Global. Peter Fields commented: “So far, our purchases have been met with positivity from the pallet networks who fully understand the group’s strategic intent.
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The post Go-ahead for Air France-KLM’s purchase of Virgin stake appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Group, saying the transaction would raise no competition concerns. Under the deal, Air France KLM will acquire 31 per cent of Virgin Atlantic from Richard Branson’s Virgin Group for £220 million. Virgin Group will retail […].
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2018
Kenworth and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) have teamed up for the 16th consecutive year to provide a $1,000 savings to OOIDA members on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth sleeper trucks in 2018.
The LoadStar
APRIL 1, 2019
Market sources say that UK-based Xpediator is pulling out all the stops to secure the purchase of Slovenian road transport operator and air and ocean freight forwarder Intereuropa. The post Under the radar: Xpediator’s last push to secure Intereuropa purchase appeared first on The Loadstar.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 2, 2018
YRC, which controls long-haul YRC Freight and LTL regional carriers New Penn, Reddaway and Holland, reported a slight dip in second quarter net income of $14.4 million on $1.33 billion revenue, compared with net earnings of $19 million on $1.26 billion revenue in the year-ago quarter
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