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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supply chain professionals face mounting pressures from inside and outside their organizations to measure and improve performance against new, nebulous sustainability metrics. Freight transportation makes up over 10% of total global carbon emissions.

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Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers

The Network Effect

A New Business and Deployment Model Traditionally, supply chain software requires organizations to purchase licenses, pay for consulting and customization, and commit to ongoing maintenance—all at high and rising costs. While command centers provide crucial visibility, they do much more.

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How to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Your Supply Chain 1. For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. The difficulty many businesses now face, is understanding where to start. Through network optimization.

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Essential Supply Chain KPIs to Track for Enhanced Decision Making

SCMDOJO

Understanding how your Procurement and Supply Chain KPIs are performing isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for survival and growth. Is inventory bloating your costs? Why You Need Visibility of Supply Chain and Procurement KPIs? Struggling with the true cost of ownership or serving your customers?

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Procurement Compliance Explained: Examples, Challenges, and Best Practices

Precoro

Companies often push aside procurement compliance to focus on more pressing issues. No wonder—procurement often gets tedious and burdened with time-consuming processes. However, ignoring procurement compliance is like ignoring a ticking time bomb. Scroll down to find out: What is procurement compliance?

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The New Procurement Reality: Managing the Supply Chain with Artificial & Human Intelligence

Jaggaer

I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation. How often do your purchase orders change?

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Procurement Cost Reduction: How to Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners

Precoro

Rising costs, supply chain chaos, and economic swings put businesses under enormous pressure to protect their margins. According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction.