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Moving Up The Corporate Ladder, Does Your Freight Spend Have A Seat At The Table?

4WL Consulting

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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The Top 5 Transportation Management Blogs of 2016 …So Far

GlobalTranz

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Maintaining the best possible fleet for your shipping needs requires vigilance and the tracking of specific measures across their performance. Get The Full List Here. Get The Full List Here.

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6 More Logistics Technology Trends Enabling Success in 2018

GlobalTranz

download ebook. However, logistics focuses expressly on the movement and storage of products, while the supply chain goes into deeper detail, including manufacturing processes, procurement, and the flow of goods. Freight sharing apps are one of the major app categories that will see a significant boost throughout 2018.

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The Fireworks Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

GET our EBOOK HERE. Fireworks are largely manufactured in China , providing 99% of your back yard fireworks and 70% of professional fireworks. Given that they are largely made manually, the low cost of manufacturing in China, along with their expertise, is the controlling factor in this sourcing situation. Subscribe Here!

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Plan for greater success: What experts said at Quintiq World Tour Singapore 2015

DELMIA Quintiq

Suhas Bhise (Head of PPC, Logistics and Sourcing, Arvind Limited): At Arvind, we began looking for a new solution because there was a limitation to how much our existing planning system could meet our requirements. Freight Exchange is a software platform for excess freight capacity. But today I say, “Why wait?”

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The Supply Chain Workload Iceberg!

Supply Chain Game Changer

GET our EBOOK HERE. When a Procurement team is asked to find a new supplier to perform a particular service or supply a specific type of components, parts or materials there are a large number of steps required to bring this result to fruition. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Using Logistics Data to Improve CPG Supply Chain Performance

Zipline Logistics

In this ebook, you will learn how data can be used to identify efficiencies and make logistics improvements. With an effective data program, you can measure your past execution and use predictive analytics in the logistics industry to make the best decisions about your freight. Learn More. See what logistics data can do for you.