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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

GlobalTranz

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Download eBook.

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Key Points for You to Consider in the TMS Procurement Process

TMC

Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

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Key Points for You to Consider in the TMS Procurement Process

TMC

Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

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Key Points for You to Consider in the TMS Procurement Process

TMC

Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

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Who is Your Best Supplier?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Some procurement professionals can quickly identify their key, or champion, supplier partners. Listed as a top key finding in a 2020 WBR Insights report it was found that, “The top concern for procurement professionals is making buying decisions without the necessary insight” (WBR Insights 2020). Order our EBOOK HERE.

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Pandemic success stories: What can be learned from these triumphs?

USC Consulting Group

In addition to bikes, Peloton sold many other types of work-from-home exercise equipment, including treadmills, and its Mirror home workout system. million people downloaded the Peloton Digital app, Foley added. Between late March and early May, over 1.1 That’s not necessarily the case.

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Downtime in Manufacturing – 7 Ways to Get it Under Control

Unleashed

Because even small manufacturing firms with limited capital can reduce the risk of suffering unexpected outages through measures like preventive maintenance, staff training and the use of smart manufacturing software. Regularly maintaining and updating software ensures it’s up to date with the latest security standards. User error.