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7 Ways to Strategically Elevate Freight Procurement

Talking Logistics

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven. Hire smart data analysts.

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Seasoned Leadership in Actionâ„¢! An Interview with Michael Massetti, VP at Gartner!

Supply Chain Game Changer

I was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. Our team was recognized for our unique configure-to-order process for our microprocessors as a finalist in the Supply Chain Council’s Operational Excellence award in 2011. All of my grandparents emigrated from Europe in the 1900s before starting their families here.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95

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Logistics in the City

Enterra Insights

Studies have shown that ridesharing services add to traffic congestion in cities and, increasingly, thanks to consumers using the digital path to purchase, delivery vehicles are creating all sorts of problems. This has worsened traffic in a city already beset by gridlock. They’re not.

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The Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In logistics, last mile delivery is defined as being the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. With e-commerce sales rising yearly, consumers now have the power to choose between various retailers to purchase the goods they want. About the Author Michael S. Kraus Chairman CEO of [link].

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5 Tricks for Getting the Best Shipping Rates in 2019

Freight Center

More on freight insurance: 5 Things to Know Before Buying Freight Shipping Insurance. Carriers transport freight similarly to how airlines transport people. Companies such as YRC and Old Dominion are excellent national freight carriers. Select the Best Carrier for your Route. These fees can be as high as $300!

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5 Tricks for Getting the Best Shipping Rates in 2019

Freight Center

More on freight insurance: 5 Things to Know Before Buying Freight Shipping Insurance. Carriers transport freight similarly to how airlines transport people. Companies such as YRC and Old Dominion are excellent national freight carriers. Select the Best Carrier for your Route. These fees can be as high as $300!