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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

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APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

Optimal Sourcing

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics. What are functional metrics?

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

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Maersk Suspends Service at Haifa

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

We have taken this proactive measure to safeguard our people, assets, and customers’ cargo in light of increased regional instability." The safety and security of our seafarers and operations are our top priorities," Maersk said in a statement June 20. "We Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Retailers are following suit.

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DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

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Canada

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

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

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. We regularly assess our environmental footprint to look for areas to contribute to environmental sustainability in our communities.

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AI-Tuned Pricing and Inventory Strategies are the Way Forward for Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers. Disruptive risks on the other hand are harder to predict and manage.

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The Leadership Retention Crisis in Fleet Operations, and Why It Matters to the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

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Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

If a major customer leaves, an AS/RS investment could become a stranded asset that sits on the balance sheet and drags down financial metrics such as return on asset (RoA) or other profitability measures. Risk Mitigation and Financial Stability The same flexibility helps mitigate longer-term financial risk.

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Selling Into the EU? Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Webinars Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Europe’s Steel Industry in Jeopardy, Says ThyssenKrupp Exec Global Trade & Economics Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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When Designing the Right Manufacturing Plant, Small Can Be Beautiful

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

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Cyberattack on Supplier Causes Empty Shelves at Whole Foods

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. You have a limited procurement budget but want to maximize revenue with a supply-driven production plan that minimizes waste.

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Dollars Delayed, Suppliers Dismayed: The True Cost of Late Payments

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

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Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to Five Cities

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout Last Mile Delivery U.S. Featured Product Popular Stories Watch: Why Choose FTZs to Mitigate Tariffs?

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China’s Carmakers to Pay Suppliers on Time as Price War Curb

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics U.S. Featured Product Popular Stories Watch: Why Choose FTZs to Mitigate Tariffs?

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton. Retailers like Amazon are chartering private cargo ships, making their own containers, and leasing planes to bypass supply chain disruptions like long wait times for dock space and workers.

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Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Within the report, each risk is assigned a risk score metric to help global supply chain leaders prioritize planning and mitigation efforts this year. Specifically cited are impacts on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) being disproportionately impacted by ongoing cyber threats compared to transit hubs like cargo ports and airports.

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IMO’s Convention on Ship Recycling Enters into Force

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

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Amazon’s Jassy Says AI Will Reduce Company’s Workforce

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

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Vietnam Inks Deals to Buy $3 Billion U.S. Products Before Talks

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 7, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics Podcast | The Clock’s Ticking: Time to Get Serious About Radio Equipment Cybersecurity Regulation & Compliance Watch: Why Choose FTZs to Mitigate Tariffs? Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Changing SRM Behaviors in a Period of $70/bbl Oil

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I was in Houston yesterday evening, speaking to a large group of procurement executives at a roundtable held by KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Group, at the fabulous Brennan’s restaurant on Smith Street. However, with the price of oil down in the $70′s, I did sense a bit of uneasiness in the air.

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Podcast | Are You Ready to Talk to a ‘Metahuman’?

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

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U.K. Gives Permission for Drones to Patrol Railways

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

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Understanding Supply Chain Management

SupplyPike

MAY 14, 2020

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a systematic and controlled procurement operation. Procurement usually comprises a diverse range of suppliers chosen according to a conceived ability to supply merchandise at the right price. Five Key Metrics for Monitoring the Impact of Panic Buying on your Supply Chain. Inventory Map.

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Canadian Postal Workers Ordered to Vote on Final Contract Offer

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

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Survey: Consumers Are Reviewing Food Labels More Closely as Grocery Prices Rise

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. adults expect to pay more for food this summer compared to last summer due to inflation, and nearly half (47%) expect to pay the same, suggesting 80% report feeling no relief from high grocery prices. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S.

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VW’s Scout Is Rethinking EV Designs to Cut Rare Earths, CEO Says

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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Global Logistics and the Transportation Management Center: The Next Phase in Network Agility

BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

The TMC merges technology, organization and processes to establish a set of services leveraging the scale and efficiency of consolidated network planning, procurement and unified metrics with the agility of localized execution.

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Cargo Flight Launches a Vital Link in the Ebola Response Effort

MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

The 63 metric ton air shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies valued at some $1.8 million, combined with procurement of locally available commodities, will meet two critical needs in the country’s constrained health care system. million grant from Paul G. Airlink has received a grant from the Paul G.

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Profitable Agility: Part 2 of Agility and Resilience in Supply Chain Execution

BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. In part 1 of the Agility and Resilience in Supply Chain Execution series , we discussed the secret of achieving these very important aspects.

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A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics

Freightos

JUNE 3, 2024

From early 2020 to mid-2022, digitization among airlines grew from 9% to 35% of global cargo capacity, reaching 50% by 2023. From early 2020 to mid-2022, digitization among airlines grew from 9% to 35% of global cargo capacity, reaching 50% by 2023. This led to a nearly 20-fold increase in digital transactions on Freightos’ platforms.

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A ‘Beached Whale’ in the Suez Canal: Stuck Working Capital

NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. Because procurement executives were so focused on cost, they did not worry about shipment velocity. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. This metric, referred to as a “Frankenstat” due to its grand scope, has many critics. Putting that aside, the creation of this metric signifies the federal government’s increasing role in supply chain matters. #3 Its long-term impact remains unclear.

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How To Optimize Material Flow Across Your Supply Chain With AI

ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Supply chain material flow is monitored across the stages of Planning , Procuring, Producing, Delivering, and Returning. Data procured through real-time metrics can drive up sales , bring down wastages and lead to a robust supply chain. For example, an error of a misdirected shipment can be fixed before the cargo leaves.

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Supply Chain Glossary of Terms

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

Abandon: In shipping, this term refers to the act of a shipper or consignee abandoning some or all of their cargo. Abatement: A type of discount granted to a shipper by a freight forwarder or carrier, typically in response to an overcharge or damage to the shippers cargo. Air Cargo: Freight that is transported by an aircraft.

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How Connected Tools Enable Digitization on the Factory Floor

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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What is Ocean Freight Benchmarking?

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2025

At the same time, that IT team is unlikely to be acting on the benchmarking output, so appropriate stakeholders from the broader business, especially those in procurement and logistics management, should be involved in the benchmarking process as much as possible.

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Maersk Suspends Service at Haifa

Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

AI-Tuned Pricing and Inventory Strategies are the Way Forward for Retailers

Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

The Leadership Retention Crisis in Fleet Operations, and Why It Matters to the Supply Chain

Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Selling Into the EU? Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport

When Designing the Right Manufacturing Plant, Small Can Be Beautiful

Cyberattack on Supplier Causes Empty Shelves at Whole Foods

Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Dollars Delayed, Suppliers Dismayed: The True Cost of Late Payments

Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to Five Cities

China’s Carmakers to Pay Suppliers on Time as Price War Curb

100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks

IMO’s Convention on Ship Recycling Enters into Force

Amazon’s Jassy Says AI Will Reduce Company’s Workforce

Vietnam Inks Deals to Buy $3 Billion U.S. Products Before Talks

Changing SRM Behaviors in a Period of $70/bbl Oil

Podcast | Are You Ready to Talk to a ‘Metahuman’?

U.K. Gives Permission for Drones to Patrol Railways

Understanding Supply Chain Management

Canadian Postal Workers Ordered to Vote on Final Contract Offer

Survey: Consumers Are Reviewing Food Labels More Closely as Grocery Prices Rise

VW’s Scout Is Rethinking EV Designs to Cut Rare Earths, CEO Says

Global Logistics and the Transportation Management Center: The Next Phase in Network Agility

Cargo Flight Launches a Vital Link in the Ebola Response Effort

Profitable Agility: Part 2 of Agility and Resilience in Supply Chain Execution

A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics

A ‘Beached Whale’ in the Suez Canal: Stuck Working Capital

2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

How To Optimize Material Flow Across Your Supply Chain With AI

Supply Chain Glossary of Terms

How Connected Tools Enable Digitization on the Factory Floor

What is Ocean Freight Benchmarking?

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