Freight Metrics Procurement Survey 
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 14, 2023
Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Rates are now starting to stabilise and for ocean freight especially, we are seeing rates closer to pre-COVID levels.
Precoro
MAY 19, 2023
According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.
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Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 18, 2023
As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
Therefore, produce ready for shipping may be stalled due to a limited supply of equipment and trucks (hindering capacity procurement ), fewer drivers, and the pressure everywhere to move things faster, save money, and get it done without impacting the customer experience. As a result, shipping costs will undermine any potential gains.
EC Sourcing Group
MARCH 12, 2023
A supplier scorecard is the result of supplier analysis based on a set of key performance indicators and metrics. Steps for building a supplier scorecard: Focus on the purpose of the scorecard by recognizing and determining the right measures and metrics, or, your KPI’s.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 12, 2021
3 Most Common Freight Forwarding Scams (and How to Avoid Them)! One of our most popular articles is Freight Forwarding scams. Every couple of weeks I will get an email from someone, from anywhere in the world, who has been the victim of a freight forwarding scam, and is looking for help. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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