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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

They are a leading supplier of poultry, pet food and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in the US. Simmons uses dedicated contract carriers, a private fleet, and brokers for their shipping. The moves span inbound, intracompany, and outbound shipping. A lane involves a specific origin and destination.

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With New Year Underway, Key Players Look Back On 2022

Intelligent Audit

For UPS , the end-of-year peak season shipping boom gave them a chance to strut their stuff, while for FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, 2022 held challenge after challenge. The results came from delivery consultancy ShipMatrix, whose annual review of the parcel delivery industry has become a benchmark for carrier performance. .