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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. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.

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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. 10 Freight RFP Components for Success. Company background. Introduce your company and your unique shipping needs.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight.

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Top Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015

GlobalTranz

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. A Look To 2018 and Beyond.

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How ISO 9001 Supports Logistics Sustainability Practices

Kanban Logistics

This shift is driven by increasing awareness of environmental impacts, customer demand for green products and services, and the potential for operational efficiencies and cost savings linked to more sustainable freight shipping. ISO 9001 requires organizations to continuously improve their operations. Continuous Improvement.

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What’s the Difference Between FTL, LTL, FCL, and LCL? (Infographic)

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

When it comes to shipping freight, there’s a lot of terminologies that get thrown around. Often you’re drowning in acronyms, and it can be hard to know what the best shipping method is for your cargo. Once and for all, we’re breaking down the abbreviations and explaining the key terms used to describe transportation methods.

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Supply Chain Capacity in Ocean and Air Subject to Uncertainty Thru Recovery

Intelligent Audit

Across the board, capacity to haul shipments is tight and increasing costs result in many companies spending more on transportation than initially budgeted. However, power is knowledge, and shippers who rely on data and transportation analytics to serve as a decision-making guide can make smarter transportation procurement decisions.