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Guest Commentary: P.O. Management Programs – Know Pain, Know Gain!

Talking Logistics

Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Sourcing uses P.O.

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How rate transparency grows SMBs: Introducing the FBA Index

Freightos

Of course, COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, with more consumers working from home and ordering online, while it’s also become easier for sellers to source on Alibaba, import, and then sell on Shopify or Amazon.com. In other words, while demand and sourcing was able to keep up, last-mile distribution became a key bottleneck for SMBs.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

DAT Solutions

Christmas trees are also ready for pickup, but experienced truckers will remind you to clean your trailer thoroughly after hauling trees, especially if you plan to follow with a load of food-grade cargo. Twin Falls, Idaho is a great source for outbound reefer loads, prior to Thanksgiving. From Phoenix, head back to L.A.

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A Year In Events: Looking Back At 2016 (US Edition)

EcoVadis

Ethical Sourcing Forum (New York, NY). ProcureCon: Indirect West (Phoenix, AZ). Andy Murray, Head of Technical Procurement at Nestlé, presented on the drivers of sustainable procurement/responsible sourcing and the challenges faced in the supply chain. EUISSCA Alliance Sustainable Sourcing Conference 2016 (New Orleans, LA).