Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Going forward, it is vital that shippers analyze their freight spend and if required renegotiate their rates regularly to remain competitive.

Negotiating Skills 100

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Content Summary: Chicago ranks number 1 among the seven metro areas in projected supply chain management and technology employment growth; in net job creation for supply chain-related industries; in freight flow; and in inventory holding. New York City. Media Type. Media Caption. New York City. Privacy Settings. anonymous user.

San Francisco 82

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As a result, nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and to power intelligent decisions. But despite its size, containerized freight’s poor visibility persisted. Prices for everything and anything are subject to change and freight rates for containers are no different.

Optimal Sourcing 238

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

Material Savings 207

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was hoping for 70F+ weather, but even Florida fell victim to the Polar Vortex, with temperatures only in the 50s (which felt tropical, nonetheless, compared to Chicago and Boston). Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers. I was in Orlando, Florida this week moderating workshops for a logistics service provider client.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 8, 2021

But in a world ever more conscious of the imperative to reduce carbon emissions, helping customers move their freight more efficiently has taken on new urgency. Our customers are tackling their carbon footprint from all angles, from their facilities to the source of their electricity. For example, because C.H. More efficient.

Sourcing Strategies 44

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. In the supply chain, variability and volatility come from many sources. The best way to start the design of an agile supply chain is to look at the sources of variability and market volatility that your supply chain encountered in the prior year.

Supply Chain Design Software 226

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