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The Amplio Story with Trey Closson

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to co-founding Amplio, Trey led the international logistics capability at Georgia-Pacific, which is the largest U.S. Trey holds an MBA from Georgia Tech and a BA in philosophy from Furman University. Streamline procurement. Electronics companies that work with Amplio gain the following: Predict and prevent shortages.

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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Logistics Viewpoints

The frequency of RFP events is only one area that can be improved as shippers look for a better way to manage freight procurement processes. Some items on a shipper’s “Wish List” for freight procurement are flexibility, visibility, and efficiency. Efficiency in freight procurement allows companies to engage in other value-added work.

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Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

Logistics Viewpoints

A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. She has held positions of responsibility with a global transportation services provider, a national industry trade association and a truck rental, leasing and dedicated logistics firm.

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New Report Reveals 5 Trends Reshaping Government Procurement

ivalua

National survey of state procurement officials finds states are moving toward a more modern approach to buying. The report ranks state procurement offices based on their extensive survey responses and examines some of the best practices from each state. Leading states include Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio and New York.

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The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution

Talking Logistics

If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she is a resident of Jacksonville, FL.

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Supply Chain Risk Report: Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Resilinc

But the risk of war is already impacting supply chains, and an invasion of Ukraine by Russia would trigger extensive and enduring disruptions which supply chain and procurement managers should assess and prepare for. Russian trade has dropped in recent conflicts, especially Russian aggression in Chechnya and Georgia.

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ESG maturity key to procurement net zero, say Taulia & HICX

HICX Solutions

By Procurement Magazine editor, Georgia Wilson. Taulia’s Bob Glotfelty and Costas Xyloyiannis of HICX explain the need to improve ESG maturity in procurement if net-zero initiatives are to be met.