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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

Criticality of PO Collaboration for Direct Spend Management PO collaboration plays a pivotal role in managing direct spend efficiently. A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility.

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7 Pitfalls of Stalled IBP Initiatives and How to Overcome Them

AIMMS

We recently held a webinar with our partners at Oliver Wight to address these questions, covering the most common obstacles companies face when adopting IBP. Other reviews (prepared for decision-making versus attending for receiving information) are shared by the owners of each strategy element/pillar. Image source: Oliver Wight.

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Celebrating Leaders In Supply Chain Sustainability

Blue Grace Logistics

From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. Walmart Approximately 70% of Walmart U.S.

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What Inventory, Order Volumes Could Mean for Holiday Freight

Blue Grace Logistics

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 or Mexico in 2023, according to a recent survey from software technology vendor Capterra. This is a slight jump from 61.7

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Chinese New Year Supply Chain Chaos?

Logistics Business Magazine

said Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder and President of Logistics Trends & Insights LLC during a webinar organised by Container xChange on the Chinese New Year analysis and predictions. I think companies can prepare better by controlling costs, better forecasting, and efficient information flow.

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How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption

GlobalTranz

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment

Blue Grace Logistics

So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. Although LTL rates have been rising over the last couple of years, 81% of surveyed companies saw their LTL contract rates increase between 2021 and 2022. The Logistics Blog®.