Talking Logistics

JULY 13, 2015

Earlier this year in Procuring Logistics Services is Not the Same as Buying Paper Clips , I wrote about an issue that continues to negatively affect 3PL-customer relationships: Procurement organizations looking to shift more and more risk on third-party logistics providers — while, of course, also demanding lower costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 4, 2022

In 2021, for the first time in all of my years working in this industry, the global supply chain was at the forefront of virtually every conversation. I am proud of the fact that through this time of continued pressure on the supply chain, more and more customers looked to C.H. Robinson to help them navigate this new reality. The strength of C.H.

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

In this article, experts identify which steps in the procurement process are most likely to benefit from the AI revolution. One of the main uses for artificial intelligence in procurement is to meld internal and external data to provide enhanced supplier risk management. Data-driven decisions. Smarter sourcing.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Regardless of size or industry, every organization relies on procurement to achieve its objectives and stimulate growth. Procurement, the art of acquiring goods and services, is not just an option but a fundamental requirement for businesses to function smoothly. What is a Procurement Contract?

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Each of these dimensions reinforces one another: The Strong Institution dimension sets out to establish effective, accountable and transparent institutions, which secure fundamental legal human rights. In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs.

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Precoro

JULY 9, 2023

While it may be tempting to assume that skipping purchase order creation speeds up the procurement process, the study emphasizes the disadvantages of such an approach. The typical procurement process looks something like this: a person within a company needs a particular item. What is a purchase order?

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries. “In the past, most disruptions were limited to a single supply chain,” explains Dr. .

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

however, Thailand procures remarkable atmospheric conditions for e-commerce. Legal necessities are the only prior aspect to be taken care of, which might make you feel like driving on a cramped road. Likewise, Thailand is being contemplated to be known as one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia. E- license.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 17, 2016

These issues hinder the ability of Buyers (purchasing organizations) to obtain accurate information about supplier performance—leaving them exposed to reputational, legal and operational risks. Audits are ineffective tools for detecting, reporting , or correcting environmental and labour problems in supply chains.”.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

This article focuses on outsourcing, which offers more flexible solutions, has been on the rise to supply enterprises with external talents, leading to how procurement can help challenge the traditional strategy in order to maximize the chances of pairing the right talent with a need. This is where Procurement comes in.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Photo By: MAJ Aaron Haney. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile.

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Precoro

JUNE 21, 2023

Accurate financial reporting is crucial for maintaining transparency, complying with laws and market regulations, and building trust in relationships with suppliers, creditors, and investors. Let’s take a look at how following standardized guidelines can benefit companies and, specifically, their AP departments. What is GAAP?

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Luckily, the current movers and shakers of the logistics and supply chain world are all too happy to dole out sage advice in the form of blog posts, interviews, podcasts — you name it.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Civil society and governments should promote laws that focus on access to information. It is important, however, for governments to not only invest in an appropriate legal framework for such laws but also commit to their implementation. This year, New Zealand and Denmark rank highest with a score of 89 and 88 respectively.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

“I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets. Hospitals, Spanish Companies.”

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