Exercises Freight Sourcing Sustainability 
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 15, 2023
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. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2022
Finally, the growing urgency to address climate change, as well as social and economic inequities, are compelling higher urgency to accelerate sustainability initiatives within logistics networks and elsewhere. Their transportation networks are more diverse, in many cases aided by connections to digital freight marketplaces.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 26, 2023
Demand sensing involves the use of the external data sources – particularly the latest sales and market data – to improve short-term forecasting and then be able to use that improved understanding of consumer behavior to improve their supply planning. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 15, 2021
Many organisations have had to adapt and implement new technologies to become more sustainable, flexible, and efficient. Source: Schumacher et al. Additionally, supply chain digitalisation is never a one-off exercise but rather a continuous effort. Closing Thoughts. Dr. Shereen Nassar.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 6, 2017
Don’t view procurement as a tactical, routine annual exercise that must be completed quickly in order to meet your current customer demand at the lowest possible cost. Make it a part of your larger transportation strategy and achieve a meaningful and sustainable ROI with creative, tailored and comprehensive capacity solutions.
SCMDOJO
JULY 3, 2023
Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Take into account things like your current skill level, desired improvement areas, and professional objectives. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 15, 2022
The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.
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