The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. It was founded in 1978 and has since become one of the leading platforms for freight matching and load board services.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

The good news is that companies today have greater access to real-time benchmarking data and market intelligence. Read more [Video] Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event. The good news is that companies today have greater access to real-time benchmarking data and market intelligence.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement. About Mark McEntire . Mark earned a B.S. About Emerge.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Freight sourcing team article and permission to publish here provided by Katharine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. Use of Freight Rate Benchmarking.

Sourcing Strategies 75

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Conducting annual procurement exercises.

Procurement Solutions 175

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, understanding how your company’s procurement strategy and results compare with industry peers is critical. Consider how these issues will impact your carrier rates and learn why now is the ideal time to benchmark and bid your rates with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Andrew Semisch and Joe Lynch discuss smart freight sourcing, which starts with an RFP tool purpose built for freight sourcing. Andrew is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Key Takeaways: Smart Freight Sourcing. About Andy Smisch. About Emerge.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

For instance, managed transportation includes value-added logistics capabilities, including: Logistics consulting and analysis to understand current needs, costs, savings opportunities by mode, benchmarking and implementation or training of new systems. Another Thing to Consider: Network Versus Execution-Level Optimization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

that is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Building a Freight Juggernaut Again with Michael Leto. About George Abernathy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address. Plan effectively.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

, at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf. Andrew Haverkampf and Joe Lynch discuss it’s not the market, it’s your procurement. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Robinson, Coyote, AFN, and Uber Freight.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Discovering billing mistakes through leveraged data from freight audits helps shippers identify cost-cutting opportunities through accurate invoicing and payment processing. Freight audit savings might arise from recouping costs due to overbilling, service guarantee failures, or simply using the wrong carrier for each load.

Waste Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Address Outsourcing Risks Head On.

Price Reduction 284

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

It has always been essential to have visibility into freight spending. Freight audit & payment (FAP) providers have long paved the way to gaining this visibility by looking at shipping invoices and breaking down freight spend. What Is Freight or Transportation Spend Management?

Real-time Visibility 52

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 6, 2012

According to the latest American Shipper benchmark survey, transportation spending increased in 2012 – according to 75 percent of respondents – remaining unscathed by budget cuts. Shockingly, though, companies are failing to invest in the necessary procurement tools to manage spend and optimize their transportation networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. Mr. Masters quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline.

Food 212

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. There are many reasons to supplement your spot freight procurement with automated processes sooner rather than later. Freight in new lanes out of bid cycle. Freight in new lanes out of bid cycle. Save money.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

This morning, unexpectedly, I found myself in the middle of a debate between my two panelists on the Planning Benchmarking Panel for the Summit. Recently through my analysis of the planning benchmarking work, I have become fascinated on the role of inventory in the market-driven value network. This is a series of preparation calls.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 20, 2020

So much so that our freight benchmarking group developed a new … The post A Trucking Economics Lesson: How rates will respond to market changes in 2020 appeared first on Chainalytics. It’s that time of year when everyone is publishing their predictions for what the new year will hold — in whatever industry they work.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

More Resources Home February 22, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 7% to $3.65/kg

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 8, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Prior to joining Emerge, he was Vice President of Sales for Freight Rover. Derek Doddridge is Vice President of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , a flexible, efficiency-driven RFP platform for freight.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

Identifying key strengths in procurement and management in high-impact countries will support a fast improvement that may boost economic growth in the region. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. including owner-operators.

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CHAINalytics

APRIL 29, 2016

By Linsa Godwin Sathiamoses | Consultant, Transportation, Chainalytics | Procuring transportation services is an important activity on the supply chain calendar. It is also one area where every procurement manager thinks he or she is doing a good job, until proven otherwise.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Freight consolidation is a key area where transportation costs can be reduced. Targeted Procurement. Leveraging benchmarking data from the TMS, logistics professionals will evaluate how much money a company is paying a carrier for their lanes. Supply Chain Optimization. Mode Shift.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2015

So far, we’ve covered order promising and delivery , replenishment planning and distribution services , supply chain benchmarking , orchestration , and harmonization. . The new technology architecture supports the entire procure-to-pay process in a multi-party, multi-echelon network.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2015

Only motivation is to save money on freight rates. RFP’s give you the opportunity to negotiate/award freight rates that will have a major impact on your budget for the year. Benchmark yourself against historical and current market indexes. Use only your data to determine benchmarks for your next RFP. Escalation Process.

Expense Reduction 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The halal trust assessment could be conducted for one brand, but can also be benchmarked with selected competing brands. He is also an Adjunct Professor with UTM Azman Hashim International Business School in Malaysia, conducting research on halal procurement strategy, halal supply chain management, and halal risk and reputation management.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A product changes hands approximately 30 times between the procurement of raw materials and its final destination. Blockchain Provides Unmatched Traceability in Freight and Logistics. According to TechCrunch.com , the freight and logistics industry in the U.S. Accurately benchmark past performance versus peers.

Cost Reduction Strategies 90

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value. Extreme weather represents one of the most significant risks to ocean freight on the globe. Procurement departments must take the full burden of ensuring supplier consistency.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Matching their strengths with your service corridors leads to better performance and having a routine procurement process will ensure your carrier networks are aligned with your current demand. Researchers found that Leaders had certain freight attributes that worked together to improve freight performance.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Next, a backlash is triggered that draws the term’s credibility into question, followed by a revival as professionals in organizations such as consultancies step in to benchmark the term and enshrine it in best practices. Eventually it is “widely used, overused, and possibly abused” and applied indiscriminately, he says.

Sustainability 52

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 21, 2018

Vitiello also noted the imminent release of additional, powerful new transportation logistics automation solutions on the UltraShipTMS product roadmap like UltraBid, a new procurement event manager scheduled for release later this year.

Modeling 60

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

The right metrics can shed light on how cost-effective a company’s processes are when it comes to the flow of goods, both at the inbound stages of procurement and outbound all the way to the customer. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

And competitive pressures and benchmarking results will also add to the need to reduce costs and/or be more productive. Whatever your Industry you should be able to make comparisons to competitors, do benchmarking, and even compare yourself on key metrics across industries. And the reality is that Supply Chain must be cost-effective.

Negotiating Skills 84

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.”

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