Jaggaer

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution. Procuring raw materials or finished goods is one thing, but the processing of moving those goods from one place to another brings its own set of challenges. The Challenges of Freight. Data is King. Data is King.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

At a recent industry conference, a shipper asked me many questions about transportation procurement, such as, “How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events?” Read more Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event. The good news.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. Increasingly, as we work with procurement folks at these companies, we are hearing that technology for better communication and to create more efficiency.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 7, 2021

Gartner recently released the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 , and Blue Yonder has again been named a Leader in the report. Multiple subcomponents make up comprehensive multimodal TMS solution. Blue Yonder was positioned among a total of four vendors in the Leaders quadrant.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events? Read more [Video] Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event. Read more [Video] Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

These large-scale nationwide carriers have been investing in more modern technology that either improves overall efficiency of rolling assets but also integrates information and transactional flows with customer transportation management, logistics and warehouse management systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 28, 2022

Autonomous Freight Trucks. It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. Not all experts on freight logistics are quite so optimistic that we will have fully autonomous trucks on the road by 2024 like TuSimple is claiming.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? But what activities are thus considered to be a part of Freight Management? What is Logistics Management?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

I consider her the best in the biz for transportation management consulting. Ellen’s was to design and execute the transportation planning logic. in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). The groups of supply planning, procurement and logistics operate within silos.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

This article explores 10 possible areas in which can help at each stage of the flow in Supply Chain Management. Procurement. Procurement can also have RPA do dynamic searches of websites to source or conduct market research for future buys and tenders. Freight Management. Returns and Refunds Processing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Transportation Management Solutions (TMS). By integrating AI technology, new platforms are enabling companies to streamline their transportation systems and cut the costs of freight. Procurement Communications. AI-based applications can extract data from multiple sources and provide answers in seconds.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Convey Closes $8.25

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

This complexity is certainly evident in global logistics and ocean shipping, where shippers encounter many barriers to enabling a streamlined process, including: Inefficient Processes : A lot of shippers resort to manual processes to procure capacity and communicate shipment details with the many parties involved in ocean movements.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

Everything from sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, to the sales channels which feed supply for a finished product are essential factors. One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. The Adverse Affect of Not Understanding the Transportation Supply Chain’s Role.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

The concept of “connected logistics” covers the relevant end-to-end processes of warehouse management, transportation management, track & trace and the entire logistics network. The approach solves one of procurement’s longest-standing problems: a lack of people, time and resources to effectively scale sourcing efforts.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Events Clarion Events distribution managers event freight transport logistics Multimodal NEC Birmingham procurement directors shipping managers Supply Chain Directors traffic managers'

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. 3) Risk Management.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2015

Only motivation is to save money on freight rates. RFP’s give you the opportunity to negotiate/award freight rates that will have a major impact on your budget for the year. So, first and foremost, communicate the potential impact of changing transportation plans to your leadership team. Performance Management Process.

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CHAINalytics

AUGUST 11, 2022

Frequent Freightvine podcast guest and Chainalytics’ VP of Transportation Kevin Zweier once again joins DAT’s Chief Scientist Chris Caplice to discuss the current state of transportation procurement. What does it take to build a resilient transportation portfolio?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

Logistics complexities in the conventional sector can quickly drive up costs and eat into profit margins, if not well managed. One area where significant waste exists is transportation management. Source: “The Future of Natural Gas: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study,” [link]. Business Intelligence and Analytics.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

One of the most impactful tools in a shipper’s arsenal toward this end is a Transportation Management System (TMS). A recent report by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General said that the trucking industry loses between $1.1 Make contract sourcing easier and faster and more aligned with the market.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 percent from December 2014.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

While these approaches can certainly deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), other strategies that can positively impact their transportation network are often overlooked – for example, thinking more strategically about capacity. In contrast, a 3PL partner will constantly look for matches within their own dense freight network.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Businesses are using this to their advantage, relying on procurement as their main source of cost-savings. Currently, shippers are experiencing a favorable market, with rates at rock bottom due to oversupply in the market.

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CHAINalytics

MAY 13, 2020

On this week’s Freightvine, host Chris Caplice speaks with Ron Lazo, Vice President at transportation management software developer Manhattan Associates, on aspects of the COVID-19 era that are likely to stay with us and how they’ll define the “new normal.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

And if necessary you may want to dual source some of your supply with more than one supplier. Having a Transportation Management System with electronic connectivity showing you where your goods are at any point in time gives you the ability to manage your product flow. Add More Lanes To Your Current Highway.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

The Problem: Shippers Using LTL-Exclusive Shipping Have Minimal, If Any, Profitability in Freight Spend Shippers have been bartered with the topic of LTL shipping for years, including how to make better use of it, reduce freight spend and leverage technology. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Download Here. New Series.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition, Spinnaker SCA’s offerings will augment Publicis Sapient’s capabilities around advanced AI/ML analytics, supply chain digital twins, data solutions, warehouse management, transportation management and expanded digital sustain services. All rights reserved.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. Source: Amazon patent. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS. along comes Haven TMS.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Data can indicate issues with procurement , product quality, and delivery. A trend in dual/multi-sources helps to provide additional supplier sources in the case of any concerns. Four main trends concern us here: Connected supply chains provide additional opportunity link supply chains and receive more data.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A cross-functional Material Review Board (MRB) will reduce the need for additional space by reviewing obsolete, non-moving and slow moving inventory monthly, and sending disposition recommendations to top management. A Transportation Management System (TMS) optimizes freight to utilize the most effective lanes and routes.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

It is important to know who is providing the source data used to develop your KPIs. If you are using components of source data outside of either you or your provider’s control, what are the means of auditing its accuracy? Business Advice Technology Transportation' Where is the data coming from?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodShip , an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. years and a $1.8B

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

We have the potential to revolutionize goods transportation and are excited to be working with partners around the world to make this vision a reality. The company manages operations from eight different global office locations and can converse business in twenty-five different languages.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

One area in particular, which both Sean Feeney and Kurt Cavano (Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at GT Nexus) highlighted in their keynote presentations, is Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Moving forward, GT Nexus plans to extend and enhance its TMS footprint across the full TMS lifecycle: Transportation Sourcing.

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