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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. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. For a closer look at how China’s regulations impact PPE shipping, check out our recent PPE exporting video featuring our director of product development, Vincent Wong. FCL and LCL expedited ocean shipping. Importing PPE into Canada.

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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility. Shipping Rates Delivery cost makes up a significant part of a company’s procurement expenses, so visibility is essential for taming the spending.

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How to Lower Your Ocean Freight Costs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

While many may consider this as the holy grail for shipping and consider it unachievable, with careful planning and using the right shipment methods, lowering your freight costs and making sure they are competitive, can become a reality. Optimize your cargo packing. Audit your quotations/invoices. Prepare and implement.

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Blockchain in freight forwarding – Is it the next big thing?

20Cube Logistics

Supply chain involves procurement, creating orders, packing, shipping and distribution of goods, etc., Each time cargo is shipped, the transaction is documented, creating a permanent history of the shipment from order to delivery. which in itself is a complex process. How will blockchain impact freight forwarding?

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Elastic Logistics is a more flexible approach to meet the client’s needs

Procurement Academy

Platform keeps all stakeholders connected simultaneously to get reliable visibility to their cargoes. They can easily see the vehicle position; they would be capable of interconnecting across the platform to interchange documents or issue invoices. Who should look into Elastic Logistics?

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Improve Supply Chain Spend Management through Advanced Fleet Tracking

Jaggaer

In fact, an average of 40,000 orders for heavy-duty trucks in the US was tallied during the first half of the year to help accommodate the shipping demand of manufacturers and retailers. Advanced fleet tracking isn’t just about monitoring the location and ETA of precious cargo. Moving freight is becoming more profitable than ever.