The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The State Of The Industry with George Abernathy. George Abernathy and Joe Lynch discuss the state of the industry. that is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Key Takeaways: The State Of The Industry. About George Abernathy.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 7, 2019

Making changes that promote effective inbound logistics management can have a significant impact on your organization’s procurement department and team members. The post How More Effective Inbound Logistics Management Improves Procurement in the Supply Chain appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond. He lives in Chicago.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

a leading logistics and transportation company. Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director. About Ryder Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The invention of the ocean container as a means for inter-modal sea and surface transportation movements have orchestrated the march toward lowest cost global based sourcing of components and materials. The net result was that global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. The post 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ? Let’s rethink everything to figure out what it might be for the future of procurement in light of it all.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s take another look at how procurement, computing power, industry 4.0, cyber security, advanced robotics and automation became top priorities for research, development, and implementation throughout the past year’s operations in the manufacturing industry. . Procurement Operations Became Decentralized and Adaptable.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

While implementing SCaaS poses challenges, it has demonstrated its effectiveness across industries, fostering company growth, cost reduction, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop , a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. We improve transportation spend visibility so companies can control their costs and power profit.

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Shipsy

APRIL 9, 2020

The spread of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 is affecting the shipping industry in unprecedented ways. As a result, existing RFQs are seeing Force Majeure being invoked and shippers are using spot rates to make bookings to transport their goods. . This in turn has lead to Force Majeure on most RFQs. April 9, 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers. The frequency of RFP events is only one area that can be improved as shippers look for a better way to manage freight procurement processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Emerge has an interesting new platform to deal with the problems shippers are having procuring truck capacity. The vocabulary used in transportation can be confusing. Shippers” are companies that have goods that need to be transported. This is called freight under management (FUM) in the industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement. Hunt Transport, Inc. About Mark McEntire . and Penske Logistics.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides our latest update regarding the Red Sea Transport disruption impacting transport movements to and from European and Asian ports. The post Red Sea Ocean Transport Disruption Update first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

This quick shift from the historically tight market of 2018 to a more shipper-friendly market at the start of 2019 has been a surprise to many within the industry. According to industry reports, carriers were able to add approximately 2% new drivers last year, in part, due to more driver-friendly practices and an increase in driver pay.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 29, 2022

• Robust and flexible procurement strategy can help you reduce operational and logistical experiences and equally serve as a competitive advantage. Today, supply chain and transportation costs amount to 60% to 70% of total sales, depending on the company and industry. •

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Transportation Technology Maturity Curve This is the time of year when industry analysts and technology pundits make predictions about the future. McKinsey has recently released a report on shippers’ and LSPs’ investments in transportation, warehousing, and planning technologies.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In order to run a successful business, you need a dedicated procurement team to obtain these essential goods and services, ensure timely delivery, and nurture good relationships with your vendors. Paying for offices, utilities, technology subscriptions, and cleaning services is also part of the procurement team's responsibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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CHAINalytics

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Many publications and companies are doing the usual new year outlook pieces offering prognostications for what to expect in the coming months from a budget, service, or industry perspective.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

oil and gas industry in recent years, and U.S. This growth along with the complexities found in the oil and gas industry can create significant transportation and logistics challenges. Implementing proven procurement processes for oilfield trucking. Utilizing sand and production water transportation solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution, supply chain cost improvement and transportation.

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LevaData

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But these days, it's top-of-mind for sourcing and procurement professionals like never before. Sourcing- and Procurement-Specific Challenges. So how, exactly, does this issue impact our industry? They'll also undoubtedly hinder production timelines and capabilities, as well as the transportation of said supplies and products.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Bill is the President and CRO of Transflo, the trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry. Bill Vitti joined Transflo as President in early 2022, with more than 25 years’ experience in the transportation industry. About Bill Vitti .

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. According to the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Labor Action Tracker , as of the end of October 2023, there were over 350 labor strikes involving over 490,000 workers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

New technologies revolutionizing transportation are creating tremendous opportunities but also unprecedented challenges for tire manufacturers. Provide procurement more negotiation power with suppliers of materials and services, as well as the ability to automate purchasing and production decisions based on real-time price and market data.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

As developments regarding industry supply chain disruptions continue unabated, businesses now increasingly face the sting of higher supply chain and transportation driven costs impacting the bottom line. Further, sustainability and transportation efficiency are intrinsically linked for long-term business continuity.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Let’s begin with the sharing of excerpts from our first prediction.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. Transportation Management. Transportation Management. Warehouse Management.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

Before the Internet, procurement was a tedious process. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. Read on to learn about the benefits of procurement software and having a procurement spend analysis dashboard.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

Before the Internet, procurement was a tedious process. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. Read on to learn about the benefits of procurement software and having a procurement spend analysis dashboard.

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