Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. But freight sourcing has limitations as it has been done for the past four decades. To gain a competitive advantage, savvy supply chain professionals are digitizing their processes, from the very beginning, freight sourcing.

Optimal Sourcing 238

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 238

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique. Relationships matter.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 100

TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

For shippers large and small, the multi-billion-dollar infrastructural project could bring huge opportunities for improving the efficiency of global supply chains—providing they do their homework first. Here’s an overview of the global trade possibilities and potential for the “new Silk Road.”. Source: World Economic Forum, [link].

Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 48

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111