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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. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. The moves span inbound, intracompany, and outbound shipping.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Companies like Home Depot and Costco have turned to renting their own container ships to prevent delays. The company is turning to bulk shipping vessels amid the ongoing shipping crisis. The company is currently using three of these ships to transport manufacturing materials.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Although the company has not disclosed details, it is believed to be having trouble procuring parts for Bluetooth wireless communications components used in the controllers and main units as well as analog chips for controlling currents. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain. This is not normal.

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The 10 Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2021

Unleashed

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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3 Best Practices to Improve Your Flatbed Shipping Performance

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Flatbed shipping is an important contributor to the overall economy as several key industries leverage this solution for the movement of their critical freight. When it comes to flatbed shipping, each industry faces unique challenges in seasonality, regulation, competition, and scalability. wind, solar, utilities).

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Omnichannel Retail Requires Close Collaboration with Logistics Providers

Enterra Insights

To meet consumer needs, everyone in the supply chain needs to work harmoniously together or risk bad reviews and loss of business. Omnichannel logistics challenges. ”[3] Legacy staff members identify 9 top omnichannel logistics challenges businesses generally face. For consumers, it’s a single transaction.

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Trends That Will Revolutionize Logistics in 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

With the advent of digitalization, the logistics and supply chain industry is getting a complete makeover. Based on our observation of the past two years, following is a look at the trends that will revolutionize the logistics industry in 2018. Elastic Logistics. Blockchain. Delivery of Choice.