Cargo Freight KPI Sourcing 
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 15, 2023
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.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 14, 2023
Rates are now starting to stabilise and for ocean freight especially, we are seeing rates closer to pre-COVID levels. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all. What tools we can use to benchmark ocean freight and carriers’ service reliability?
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2022
There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. You would call up the freight forwarders, and they would send an Excel spreadsheet” that contained all the shipments for Molex in the coming days or weeks. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example.
SCMDOJO
MAY 13, 2022
The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. Source: project44 Monthly report. in March, while the average delay for late vessel arrivals decreased once again to 7.26
Cathy Roberson
APRIL 6, 2022
A good view into 'Spend Cube' & its components, suppliers, categories sourced, risk arnd sourcing geos (geopolitics etc), commodity price trends that may need forward buying - all roll up to improved upstream SC visibility. #E2E, esp critical upstream where the supply of supply chains begin, must start with the #PO.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service.
Zipline Logistics
JUNE 30, 2020
Accessibility — The ability of a carrier to provide service for a freight order. Accessorial Charges — Fees added to a freight bill for additional services that the carrier might provide. Air Freight — Transportation of products via air transportation methods. Cargo — Product carried during transportation.
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