Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Supply chain efficiency focuses on improving your processes whilst also reducing costs. What is Supply Chain Efficiency?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs. truck, rail, air, sea) to identify the most cost-effective options.

Inventory Reduction 98

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2016

It produces results at a fraction of the cost of full truckload (FT) or small package shipping. Reduced Training Costs. Training new hires is the highest cost associated with new employees. When more carriers are available for use, the cost savings increase. Freight Consolidation. Contract Negotiation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Is inventory bloating your costs? Running procurement and supply chain without metrics is like driving blindfolded. Control Costs: Track value beyond just the purchase price and manage inventory effectively. Struggling with the true cost of ownership or serving your customers? Our course breaks down TCO/TCS.

Pricing Training 72

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). What contexts can it be used in and how, as well as the benefits of using cost performance index in supply chain contexts.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven.

Negotiating Skills 100

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

During the company’s Velocity event held in Chicago last week, McCandless emphasized this strategic direction: “In the past ten years, project44 has built the foundation necessary for today’s AI advancements. This extensive connectivity has resulted in impressive metrics: 1.2 A key differentiator is Movement’s approach to data quality.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've negotiated rates with all the major carriers and maintained them. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. BONUS : Download the Guide To LTL Freight Mangement White Paper. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 120

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. We Assumed that Transportation Would Always Be Available And That We Just Needed to Negotiate Price. Time For Action.

Supply Chain Design Software 355

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

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. 

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. Both public and contract accounts have to negotiate prices and contracts. All have accessorial pricing for pallets, wrapping, labeling and other miscellaneous charges to be negotiated.

Third Party Logistics 145

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. These AI agents leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and generative AI to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in AI-driven supply chain resilience.

Optimal Sourcing 72

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

Benchmarking 96

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QAD

MAY 22, 2025

Rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs demand a strategic and holistic approach to maintain profitability and competitive advantage. There are many ways an organization can cut supply chain costs. For many large enterprises, procurement makes up a large part of a company’s total costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2025

Cost Savings : Find the best shipping rates and avoid costly mistakes. Look for: Flexible Pricing Plans Scalable Infrastructure Customizable Features Scalability ensures that you won’t outgrow your software as your business expands. Security Features With cyber threats on the rise, security is non-negotiable.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Optimize costs without compromising supply chain continuity. Logistics & Transportation Failures: Port congestion, rising freight costs, and fuel shortages. Increased costs due to emergency sourcing. Improved Supplier Collaboration: Stronger relationships lead to better service levels and pricing.

Optimal Sourcing 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 8, 2015

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.”

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Optimal Sourcing 100

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

What is this going to cost? Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices.

Pricing Training 166

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

You will want to gain insight into what differentiates one 3PL from another, what core capabilities they offer and what skills do they have in developing strategies and thought leadership. From this vantage, a strategic 3PL partnership will form a collaboration with your company to fine tune a strategy to meet your needs.

Negotiating Skills 120

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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.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. You can successfully traverse the complexities of procurement processes with the knowledge, abilities, and tactics you gain during procurement training.

Purchasing Training 98

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By understanding what it means to become a preferred partner to transportation providers, shippers can optimize their supply chain and gain a strategic advantage. Better Rates and Cost Savings When capacity is tight, carriers naturally prioritize their most desirable customers. What Is a Shipper of Choice?

Negotiating Skills 52

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. While every function must help your company grow and prosper when the heat is on uninformed Executives can view Supply Chain as merely a Cost Centre. Pressures for Cost Reduction in Supply Chain.

Negotiating Skills 95

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 95

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The food and beverage company was selected for award negotiations to receive up to $170 million from the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration to support the implementation of clean energy projects at 10 of the company’s US plants. Senate for further consideration. The Arkansas Department of Transportation expects 1.5

Prescriptive Analytics Software 307

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

When I started customers cared about price and service,” said Wiehoff. While reliable service and low prices are still important, these metrics have become prerequisites for commercial success. Now the differentiators are more strategic: benchmarking, innovation, and network modeling, for example. Skills shuffle.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Expense Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. All KPIS have metrics to measure. Cost Reduction is another major goal. As the two partners implement Continuous Improvement or Kaizen cost reduction will follow. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge. All KPIS have a target percentage to meet.

KPI 120

KPI Negotiating Skills 3PL Optimal Sourcing 120

Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

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.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. We Assumed that Transportation Would Always Be Available And That We Just Needed to Negotiate Price. Time For Action.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. We Assumed that Transportation Would Always Be Available And That We Just Needed to Negotiate Price. Time For Action.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

The are the 8 Rights of Lean Transportation thinking: Right Materials, Right Quantity, Right time, Right Place, Right Source, Right Price, Right Quantity, and. All transportation is not waste and transportation can be used as a strategic differentiator. Focus on how transportation could be your strategic differentiator in the industry.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cathy Roberson

JUNE 1, 2025

Reported May 29 As we continue to navigate tariffs, we're implementing various mitigation strategies, including partnering with our sourcing vendors to reduce costs. Currently, we expect these actions to offset any Q4 tariff costs and not have a material impact on our gross margins. Increasing country diversification.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Retail Manufacturing Procurement 60

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. Overcapacity in the global air freight market, increasing customer preference for lower-yielding shipping solutions, and a slowing U.S. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 153

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Financial data and visibility into the costs associated with shipping are critical to improving corporate financial performance. Total cost management is just one part of supply chain visibility, but a very important part based on the financial impact that shipping has on the organization.

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

It was made possible by a foundation of pricing and capacity automation dating back to Sabre’s reservation system in the ‘60s. JOIN OVER 1,000 TOP FORWARDERS AND CARRIERS AUTOMATING AIR FREIGHT. DISCOVER AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS. Get Air Freight Standardized. Get Air Freight Dynamic. But not for lack of effort.

Cargo 120

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