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.

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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. The company is currently using three of these ships to transport manufacturing materials. China tariffs stay in place.

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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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