Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

On top of this platform, GT Nexus has provided various transportation management applications, such as transportation sourcing, which has been a strength for the company, especially in facilitating ocean transportation bids. Transportation Services Procurement: Maximizing Strategic Goals and Business Value (Del Monte, Hewlett-Packard, USSA).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. In addition, users are able to view events of a shipment, imaged documents, and can email their account representative with questions on a particular move. Robinson load numbers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2016

Like any outsourced partnership to a service and technology provider, such as in a 3PL relationship, it is vital that all sides are on the same page and speaking the same language in the way of goals, desired outcomes, strategy, and execution for whatever the customer and the outsourced provider are trying to achieve. Who pays for all this?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2014

As you all know the dreaded RFP—or Request for Proposals—is a source of tension, angst and for many of us, a lot of grunt work. A note from Adrian Gonzalez: When I read this post by Kate, I was reminded of a post I wrote back in 2009 ago titled, “In Search of a Smart 3PL Request-for-Proposal.”

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Unleashed

JUNE 27, 2023

Freight forwarders are not the same as carriers or 3PL providers as they only manage a portion of the order fulfilment process. Managing all documentation. Freight forwarders handle the documentation involved with transporting goods overseas and organise all shipping under their own bill of lading.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Sanctions make these elements harder to procure elsewhere while preventing many companies from using existing Russian sources. This comes both from a change in sourcing and an availability concern as many alternative suppliers face export restrictions. In many instances, alternative sources are limited.

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Unleashed

APRIL 12, 2023

B2B procurement contracts can last for prolonged periods and be worth millions of dollars. B2B payment plans generally involve the procurement of goods on credit, while B2C payments are paid when an order is placed or on delivery when the goods are received. Consider these four primary differences between a 3PL and a 4PL service: 1.

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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

Solution: The Cloud Supply Chain The supply chain cloud is a digital 3PL with end-to-end logistics services vertically integrated through a singular software platform and offered in a pay-as-you-go model. Execution speeds are incredibly fast because expanding in the cloud doesn’t require lengthy planning and procurement periods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

especially procurement and logistics?—?in For this reason, blockchain technology has been viewed as the perfect match for business application within procurement and logistics. Blockchain technology won’t just enhance the way procurement and logistics professionals work today; it poses the ability to reshape the functions entirely.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Accessing systems and documents anywhere in the world. For growing businesses the cost of operating warehouses and owning vehicles can be limiting – so for SMEs in particular third-party logistics (3PL) are an attractive solution. Indeed, the 3PL industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% The benefits of 3PL for SMEs.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

With a veritable zoo of supply chain and logistics/3PL software out there, the challenge for merchants is real: how can a business effectively and strategically tie all supply chain data together in such a way that keeps the business itself nimble to change? They are multi-national and do $3.5B/year.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

UTC helps give a clearer picture of what a specific source of supply actually costs and it is most useful when selecting or negotiating with suppliers. Adjusting the utilization of existing capacity by adjusting load size or engaging third-party logistics (3PL) firms when needed. Procurement costs. Transportation strategy.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

UTC helps give a clearer picture of what a specific source of supply actually costs and it is most useful when selecting or negotiating with suppliers. Adjusting the utilization of existing capacity by adjusting load size or engaging third-party logistics (3PL) firms when needed. Procurement costs. Transportation strategy.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

UTC helps give a clearer picture of what a specific source of supply actually costs and it is most useful when selecting or negotiating with suppliers. Adjusting the utilization of existing capacity by adjusting load size or engaging third-party logistics (3PL) firms when needed. Procurement costs. Transportation strategy.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

The are the 8 Rights of Lean Transportation thinking: Right Materials, Right Quantity, Right time, Right Place, Right Source, Right Price, Right Quantity, and. Any detected waste needs to be documented and followed by problem-solving. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Right Service. Transportation takes time.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. Several poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Procurement analysis. Findings included the following problems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In contrast, my vision of end-to-end is a supply chain that operates seamless and bi-directionally from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier crossing over the processes of sell, plan, source, make and deliver. There is no network that combines make, source and delivery capabilities in a consolidated network.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Instead of using Google to search scientific literature, imagine hundreds of women using massive mainframe computers searching for physical documents based on key words submitted by scientists. SCOTT: Obviously tariffs, if implemented for the long-term, will impact global supply chain strategies—sourcing, nearshoring versus offshoring, etc.

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