Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
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. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. Diving deeper into the factors behind cost increases, Dick’s management noted the high fuel prices that continue to increase.
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GlobalTranz
MAY 13, 2015
And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. Arkansas Business Limited Partnership, July 2, 2012. ” Walmart states early on.
USC Consulting Group
JULY 21, 2020
“The pandemic has introduced unexpected volatility into customer demand, making it even more difficult to discern demand patterns,” the report stated , as quoted by Supply Chain Dive. Since COVID-19 was unprecedented in the Information Age, predictive analytics had nothing to draw from for guidance.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 13, 2022
According to reporting from Bloomberg , the deal provides a literal lifeline to this start-up. Bloomberg reported that the start-up has experienced a number of executive departures since the SPAC merger and had to line up $600 million from a private placement to help continue operations. Talk about deal leverage and control.
6 River Systems
APRIL 4, 2019
These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. Mobile apps: Pulling these reports several times a day can be tedious and leads to performance not being monitored in real-time. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. ScienceSoft.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 24, 2025
The retailer entered into an agreement to purchase upwards of 4,500 of the companys Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) , with an option to purchase up to 10,000 vehicles. The retailer entered into an agreement to purchase upwards of 4,500 of the companys Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) , with an option to purchase up to 10,000 vehicles.
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