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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

A transparent and well-controlled supply chain plays a crucial role in a company’s success. To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly.

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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. Rates are now starting to stabilise and for ocean freight especially, we are seeing rates closer to pre-COVID levels.

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Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management

GlobalTranz

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Remote Tendering and Shipment Execution .

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions.

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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement

SCMDOJO

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

No company interviewed was able to successfully use their current what-if solutions to model pandemic impacts. Companies need an easy-to-use sandbox deployment to visualize supply chain constraints and the impact of variability. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies.