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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Logistics Viewpoints

The frequency of RFP events is only one area that can be improved as shippers look for a better way to manage freight procurement processes. Some items on a shipper’s “Wish List” for freight procurement are flexibility, visibility, and efficiency. Efficiency in freight procurement allows companies to engage in other value-added work.

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5 Global Transportation Themes to Look Out for in 2015

Talking Logistics

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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5 Differences Between Europe and U.S. Transportation Procurement

TMC

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

Scott is the President of the Suddath Companies , Suddath has been a trusted name in moving and logistics for over a century. Prior to joining Suddath, Scott served as Chief Operating Officer at Nikola Motor Company. Prior to that, he was Chief Technology and Procurement Officer for Ryder System, Inc.’s Suddath Companies.

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Differences Matter in EU and U.S. Transportation Procurement

TMC

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision whether to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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5 Differences Between Europe and U.S. Transportation Procurement

TMC

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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Finding Global Transportation Optimization Opportunities

Talking Logistics

When considering your global transportation network, do you have the infrastructure needed to effectively and efficiently optimize it? Will you need to procure equipment and bookings using forecasts, then re-plan again with the actual orders? Will you plan based on geographies, modes, control towers, plants, and/or products?