Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

However, following these 10 practices can help you learn how to reduce spend in the procurement supply chain. As a result, an external benchmarking tool , explains Olga Rissin of CHAINalytics , offers the benefits of reducing internal spend and accessing outside data, which further drives competitive advantage and lower spend in managing the procurement supply chain. However, 48 to 72 hours would be an ideal lead time, reports Steve Raetz of Logistics Viewpoints.

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Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. However, both logistics and procurement often become isolated in modern companies, resulting in inefficient practices and a sluggish production value. Supply Chain Managers and Procurement Professionals Avoid the Conversation.

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Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. Although procurement logistics might sound like it involves the purchasing of manufactured products , it is much more involved. The Definition of Procurement Logistics. The simplest way to think of procurement logistics is the procurement of materials needed to manufacture products. Logistics

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement. As with many other topics affecting industry trends in the transportation, trucking and manufacturing industries, companies are looking for ways to increase the use of technology in procurement, explains Melissa Deleen of LinkedIn.

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Again and again, the quality of supply chain and logistics. procurement officers believe the quality of data is a major barrier, and the. chain design, procurement, and transportation with greater precision and will. Supply Chain Data Maturity A Guide to Transformation.

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AUGUST 12, 2015

50 th Symposium Procurement and Logistics. en/all-events-en/50th-symposium-purchasing-and-logistics/. . German Association Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics). More than 2,200 decision-makers from procurement, SCM and logistics.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Procurement professionals have the same question looming over their head on a daily basis: “How do you plan on dealing with digitalization?”. Regardless of the sheer amount of content one could chose to consume, the theme for the day was apparent and held strong: Digital Procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Check out Procurement: The Spend Aggregation Obstacle Course! Aggregating your procurement spend for the purpose of delivering greater value is a sound objective. We discussed these in greater detail in our post Procurement (Part 1!) – The Spend Aggregation Obstacle Course!

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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. The embodiment of this transformation is the chief procurement officer, an increasingly common title for executives that strategically source goods and services. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Like so many professionals Procurement people are very proud. But at some point in their careers, especially in the age of Outsourcing, they are likely to have to deal with potential suppliers who provide Procurement services. Procurement typically negotiates deals for other functions like I/T, HR, Manufacturing and every other area in the company. When selling Procurement Outsourcing services you need to have a lot of credibility to begin. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Yet the lack of attention and focus that Indirect Procurement is often given is inconsistent with the true importance of this area. Indirect Procurement takes a back seat to Direct Procurement unfortunately. But it is time for Indirect Procurement to stand up and be counted!

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Cerasis

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. It’s a hot job market for Supply Chain and Procurement, with strong hiring across a number of industries. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 23, 2016

Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016, sponsored by SAP, is the most important educational event of the year for organizations using SCM, PLM, manufacturing, and procurement solutions to fortify their business operations and infrastructure with proven methodologies and measurable, value-driven results.

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Cerasis

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant. It Would Benefit Both Procurement and Suppliers To Write in a Clear, Friendly, and Organized Manner. Procurement

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Procurement Report Card: Most Executives Think Procurement Isn’t Strategic Enough! Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management.

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Cerasis

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. Logistics LTL ltl procuremen

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Cerasis

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". However, in many circumstances, the supplier will send an invoice that contains one set of terms, while the procurement professional will issue a purchase order which contains additional or different terms. Procurement

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2015

The logistics marketplace is dynamic and demands attention to truly optimize and enable strategic advantage. Supply Chain professionals have a tremendous amount of demands and pressures to be aware of and transportation procurement is one of those pressures. What is preventing your organization from evaluating the current market for logistics services and challenging your existing […].

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Supply Chain @ MIT

MAY 20, 2014

A new approach focuses on the way these products are procured. Research at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program , Zaragoza, Spain, is investigating why drug dispensers such as clinics and pharmacies might acquire fake drugs. Counterfeit cures.

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Cerasis

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Yet, as few as 33 percent of shippers have taken advantage of a transportation management system (TMS), reports Michael of Levans of Logistics Management. What Are the Challenges in Managing E-Commerce Logistics? E-Commerce LogisticsE-commerce is in the middle of a boom.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 18, 2016

3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. How to effectively identify and benefit from these potentials will be the main focus of the 3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. In addition to several workshops and presentations which focus, among other topics, on legal aspects, market overview, commodities and best practices in CEE, procurement professionals and suppliers will get the opportunity to network and to discover new potentials during a supplier-buyer-matchmaking.

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Take Supply Chain

MAY 18, 2015

A good portion of the value provided by automating procurement and payables processes comes from the labor and cost savings generated from fewer errors and less manual work. The procurement portal has to have enough transactional volume running thru it.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve read through some of the best analyst reports and surveys to bring you this procurement fact file containing some of the most interesting findings, statistics and quotes. Procurement. Outsourcing of non-core procurement activities.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Procurement companies that are sourcing in emerging markets realize great opportunities and competitive advantages. However, procurement companies face challenges and risks in emerging markets. It is important for successful companies to develop appropriate sourcing and logistics strategies in order to overcome these challenges. Practice Procurement Report Supply Chain Management Emerging markets have been playing an important role in sourcing activities.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2016

Controlling Supply Chain Costs Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Technology Transportation and Logistics independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation international freight procurement technology SimpliShip.com Supply chain Matters blog

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Cerasis

JUNE 21, 2017

These podcasts bring the latest news and thought leadership in the supply chain and logistics industries right to your earbuds. If you’re looking to increase your podcast listening , here are five that highlight topics of interest to supply chain and logistics professionals.

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Cerasis

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. Consequently, all processes, including inventory management, logistics, data analytics and ongoing performance management, as reiterated by the staff of Supply Chain 24/7, improvement, can be optimized, creating a more efficient, direct and intelligent supply chain network. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I spoke to Carl Fowler, the Vice President of North American Sales and Engineering at Menlo Logistics, on the topic of continuous improvement and procuring warehousing services. Logistics Service Providers Procurement Warehousing

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Cerasis

MAY 12, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for effective logistics management. There are various factors involved in effective logistics management, for example, automation and perfect coordination. Logistics

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2014

I spoke to Carl Fowler, the Vice President of North American Sales and Engineering at Menlo Logistics, on the topic of continuous improvement and procuring warehousing services. Logistics Service Providers Procurement Warehousing

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. There are countless number of logistics service providers who offer many different types of broad and niche services.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. Sustainable Logistics | Quantifying Sustainability Measures of Your Logistics. Robinson and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. From shareholders to consumers, sustainable logistics has created broad value. Logistics

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