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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. They are vertically integrated.

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What is Vertical Integration? And Is It Right for Your Business?

ToolsGroup

Vertical integration is like getting bangs. In this article, we’ll break down what vertical integration is, its benefits and disadvantages, its application in supply chain, and the factors to consider when deciding whether it’s the correct strategy for your company. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is Vertical Integration?

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Warehouse Automation: Top Five Factors Impacting Adoption

Logistics Viewpoints

In fact, retail and other verticals such as logistics providers (parcel) experienced rapid growth from 2019 – 2021. However, recent activity suggests that capacity has been overbuilt by some large e-commerce providers –leading to select project cancellations and postponements.

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Balancing Tech and Touch: Humanizing the Hybrid Retail Experience

BlueYonder

In our exploration of end-to-end retail integration, we’ve laid out a sensible grocery retail roadmap for getting there, what it looks like in other verticals when done right, and errors to avoid when making the transition. And not just any kind. According to a study by PwC, 82% of U.S. and 74% of non-U.S.

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Our 2021 Top 10 List! (Part 2)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply Chain Game Changer is recognized as a Top 10 site globally in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement. Charter, Outsource or Vertically Integrate? Charter, Outsource, or Vertically Integrate? Immediate Retailer Actions to Overcome Logistics Delays. Immediate Retailer Actions to Overcome Logistics Delays!

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Your Favorite Posts of 2015

The Network Effect

Logistics vs. Procurement in Your Supply Chain. From Vertical to Virtual Integration. Why “Distributed Order Management” is a Top Retail Trend and Why You Should Care. Listed below were our most read posts of the year. Push vs. Pull in Your Supply Chain…What’s the Difference?

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Wing said that it will stage its drones at retail partners stores so they can deploy their own dedicated fleet from their parking lot, roof, or nearby spaces. FedEx Express is teaming up with California Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system.