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. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Procurement 100

Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

When Chinese manufacturing cities come to a hard stop on short notice, there are serious consequences for global supply chains, with delays spilling over at local ports, nearby alternative outlets, and into destination ports, causing volatility and confusion right across the market.

Policies 91

Policies Global Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

Labor shortages abound for road freight. The Freight Rates for a 40 foot container from China to the west coast of the United States is quadruple the price of a year ago. The supply chain leader is struggling with increased cost and delayed on-time deliveries in ocean freight. The Baltic Index: Comparison In Price.

Supply Chain Design Software 370

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Forecasting Software 370

Freight Plus

AUGUST 20, 2020

We are moving into the traditional peak season for ocean freight as retailers ramp up for holidays. PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) has risen in 3 consecutive months and hit 54.2 PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) has risen in 3 consecutive months and hit 54.2 Air freight remains incredibly challenging. mile in July.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Asia Capacity 52

Freight Plus

AUGUST 20, 2020

We are moving into the traditional peak season for ocean freight as retailers ramp up for holidays. PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) has risen in 3 consecutive months and hit 54.2 PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) has risen in 3 consecutive months and hit 54.2 Air freight remains incredibly challenging. mile in July.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Asia Capacity 52

Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2017

Logistics, the complex operation involving the movements of people, facilities, and supplies, is applied in every industry from manufacturing to retail to trade. North America shows promising growth in trade activities thanks to deals between the US and China, South America, and Europe. Forecast to grow by a CAGR of 7.5%

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Company Logistics South America 60

ShipBob

JANUARY 8, 2021

Today, the scenario is quite different as 73% of B2B buyers are millennials who prefer the convenience of purchasing bulk orders online. B2B orders are often purchased less often, sold in bulk, and shipped via freight (or parcel for smaller orders). B2B orders are often repeat purchases done in bulk and ordered less frequently.

Inventory Management Software 96

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 96