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7 Ways to Strategically Elevate Freight Procurement

Talking Logistics

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.

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The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation.

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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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What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination between carriers and shippers.”

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How to Address Stock Loss with Process Intelligence

QAD

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory. Depending on the circumstances, this may require expedited freight — with the associated premium costs.

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Your Guide to FlexRFP eSourcing

EC Sourcing Group

A Request for Proposal (or RFP as it is more commonly known) is one of the most important pieces in sourcing and procurement and the overall supply chain. However, this can be a tedious process if you’re still sourcing using spreadsheets or haven’t made your procurement process digital quite yet. Ocean freight.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. Photo Credit: United Airlines. million gallons of SAF this year.