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Procurement Logistics: What Is It & Where Do Logistics Providers Fit In?

GlobalTranz

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. For example, transportation management often focuses on the journey of products after manufacturing. The Definition of Procurement Logistics.

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A Long Road Ahead for Procurement Professionals Managing Their Supply Chains

ModusLink Corporation

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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ERP for Medical Device Manufacturers Part 2

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. Integration of design and manufacturing. Many manufacturers use a CAD/CAM system for design and engineering control. Inventory and logistics management. Quality management. Traceability.

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5 Benefits of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management

EC Sourcing Group

5 Benefits of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management. When the topic of global sourcing comes up, procurement managers often balk at global sourcing in supply chain management because they worry they will have to sacrifice quality or delivery when using global suppliers. Manufacturing. it most certainly is.

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The Fallacy of the Self-driving Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

On Friday night, I had dinner with a LinkedIn contact. (As The perspective of a manufacturing leader is quite different than that of a business leader in logistics. Using in-memory modeling and learning engines improves decision-making while streamlining communication to improve procurement and logistics decisions.

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2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

For additional information or assistance with your 2024 and future supply chain management initiatives, contact us via our web site contact inquiry form or by listed email. This comprehensive 38-page report includes the full listing of predictions along with a lot of information, perspectives and added insights.