Arkansas Procurement Solutions Shipping Transportation 
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.
GlobalTranz
MAY 13, 2015
Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said. The evolution of Walmart’s supply chain includes three elements, according to a 2012 article from Arkansas Business: distribution practices, operating its own fleet of trucks, and technology. Decades in the Making.
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6 River Systems
APRIL 4, 2019
Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Transportation capacity declines accelerate in September. Walmart has its first customer, as Home Depot will use Walmart drivers to deliver paint, tools, and other online purchases to customers’ doors. Companies like Home Depot and Costco have turned to renting their own container ships to prevent delays.
6 River Systems
JUNE 26, 2020
“I predict we will see a greater adoption of automated tools assisting, rather than replacing, humans in specific roles within our supply chains: warehouse, manufacturing and distribution.” Also, globalization presents another hydra-headed challenge for your procurement network.
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