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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

GlobalTranz

The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Download eBook. Conducting annual procurement exercises. The Great Capacity Crunch: The Current State, Future Outlook, & How Shippers Can Thrive in Any Capacity Crunch.

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Two Modes, Split Roads

Freightos

Instant eBookings on the Freightos platform have enjoyed a staggering compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 272% in the last 3 years, with growth dominated by airline bookings. Remember that there was zero airline ebooking at the beginning of 2018. There is progress in digitalizing ocean freight, but its been slow and inconsistent.

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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

Maintaining the best possible fleet for your shipping needs requires vigilance and the tracking of specific measures across their performance. The Top 10 Most Common LTL Shipping Mistakes Made by Shippers. According to Joe Lynch , shippers face many challenges and problems in LTL shipping. Get Your FREE eBook Here.

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Make Freight Sourcing More Efficient!

Supply Chain Game Changer

GET our EBOOK HERE. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. In order to achieve maximum efficiency in freight sourcing and procurement, you need a strong team to handle the requirements. Freight Shipping Intelligence. Subscribe Here!

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6 Critical Supply Chain KPIs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Not having the necessary materials or products when they are scheduled to arrive can delay the entire shipping process, even if one small part is missing. Amazon is an example of a service that guarantees very quick lead times for customers with its 2 day shipping for Prime members. Procurement Cost.

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Amazon FBA Advantages and Disadvantages!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Get Our EBOOK HERE. To break it down – either you can pack and ship an order yourself, or you can leave the heavy lifting to Amazon. If your product is being sold under Amazon FBA, the retail giant picks, packs, and ships your orders. The process is simple: You procure your products and ship them to an Amazon warehouse.