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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

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Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics: Our Top 24 for Manufacturers

Silvon Software

Fortunately, applying metrics to multi-source operational information that’s stored and managed in a data hubs greatly minimizes these issues. Supply chain metrics provide the intelligence needed to make better projections and more informed choices in such a market. Our Top 24 Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics.

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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. All KPIS have metrics to measure. The Transportation Management System (TMS) of the 3PL can gain rewards for both parties as well through freight optimization.

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9 Ways to Reduce Chargebacks with your Vendor Compliance Program

Freight Plus

Come up with a set of internal metrics that will go towards eliminating problem areas. 5, Technology: Vendor Compliance Programs and the scorecards they're graded against are no longer simply about document transfer. 1, Audit, Audit, Audit: In order to avoid chargebacks, you first need to identify them by auditing your invoices.

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9 Ways to Reduce Chargebacks with your Vendor Compliance Program

Freight Plus

Come up with a set of internal metrics that will go towards eliminating problem areas. 5, Technology: Vendor Compliance Programs and the scorecards they're graded against are no longer simply about document transfer. 1, Audit, Audit, Audit: In order to avoid chargebacks, you first need to identify them by auditing your invoices.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 15-19, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. Source data is a combination of reference and benchmark data from third parties as well as econometric models and formulas. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.