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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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The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe. Prior to that, he was Chief Technology and Procurement Officer for Ryder System, Inc.’s

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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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What to Do in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle!

Supply Chain Game Changer

You may want to contact your Jacksonville criminal lawyer , so they can reach the scene and advise you on the legal ramifications of the crash. The EMT report will also help build a case with the insurance company, and your attorney will make sure to procure a copy for you. Contact Your Lawyer for Assistance.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

is being established cooperatively by OCEMA , Georgia Ports Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, North Carolina State Ports Authority, SACP, and CCM. CCM will serve as the exclusive manager under a long-term management and supply agreement with South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool LLC (“SACP”) , an OCEMA affiliate.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Here are some details from the press release: The newly acquired intermodal operations, with locations in Jacksonville, FL, Cincinnati, OH, Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX, will operate as part of Transplace’s intermodal division – Celtic Intermodal, which is led by President Doug Punzel.