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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. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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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. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.

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Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits. Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. When he’s not wrangling unstructured data, you can find him running, biking, or playing with his two sons.

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Supply Chain’s Most Profitable Four-Letter Word: Data

Talking Logistics

Today, supply chain and logistics professionals are awash in all kinds of data. One area in particular where data plays a critical role is in transportation procurement. How does analyzing data effectively connect. Read more Supply Chain’s Most Profitable Four-Letter Word: Data.

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The State of Data and Insights in Healthcare Logistics

Medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers have faced increasing logistical challenges over the past two years. This report, produced by Worldwide Business Research, explores the progress companies have made toward supply chain digitization and logistics maturity.

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[Video] Supply Chain’s Most Profitable Four-Letter Word: Data

Talking Logistics

There’s certainly a lot of data in supply chain and logistics. Some companies drown in it, while others find a way to convert data into business value. One area where data plays a critical role is in transportation procurement. How does data connect to procurement connect to profitability?

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.