Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2022
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[Video] Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2023
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Freight Procurement is a Different Game
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.
What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation
GlobalTranz
JULY 28, 2021
Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.
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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain
Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis
We’ll address how automation in the supply chain will provide employees with the following: More Strategic Procurement. Improved Supplier/Vendor Management (Automated buying on an e-commerce website for repeat orders, automated freight pickups for inbound delivery, automated tracking alerts).
2020 Transportation Management Year In Review
NFI
DECEMBER 14, 2020
? Year in Review: Transportation Management Jeff Kanterman, Regional Vice President of Transportation Management How would you summarize the last year in the supply chain industry? One key area was carrier procurement. The imbalance of manufacturing versus retail created a bottleneck in the transportation market.
The Top 5 Transportation Management Blogs of 2016 …So Far
GlobalTranz
JULY 8, 2016
Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Top Transportation Management Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. Get The Full List Here.
How to Successfully Implement a Transportation Management System
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2018
The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. He recommends including those you interact with in daily operations such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, procurement, and finance. What are the key ingredients to a successful TMS implementation?
Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software
ThroughPut
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software . A sound Transportation Management Software can make a lot of difference here for logistics businesses. AI-powered Transportation Management Software – Defining the areas of impact .
Transportation Management System: What is a TMS in Logistics? [+ Top Companies Compared]
ShipBob
JANUARY 6, 2023
That’s where transportation management systems, or TMS, comes in. TMS provides businesses with a clear view of how the supply chain is functioning and enabling them to manage it effectively. What is a transportation management system (TMS)? Transportation management systems can perform a variety of functions.
Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67
Report Points to Increase of Shippers Outsourcing Transportation Management Due to These 4 Core Benefits
GlobalTranz
JULY 29, 2015
This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.
The Top 5 Manufacturing Blogs of the 2018
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 26, 2018
That then allows us to create more of that kind of content so our award winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. ” Today’s post will cover the top 5 manufacturing blogs from 2018. Share This: Read More.
[e-Book] How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 6, 2016
We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.
These are the 2018 Manufacturing Trends That will Drive 2.1% Growth In American Manufacturing
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2018
Manufacturing is on the cusp of an explosion in growth and innovation in 2018. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018. Check Out the Top 2018 Manufacturing Trends. Green Manufacturing Will Go Viral.
These 7 Industrial Procurement Trends will Impact Supply Chain & Logistics in 2018
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. 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.
What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Increasing Maturity of the Role of the Forecast for the Supply Chain Leader This gets me back to why technologies are not improving enterprise leadership’s ability to forecast and manage revenue. Which gets me to the question, “What is supply chain management? When he speaks of the supply chain, he means procurement.
The Industrial Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics: Where Are We & Where Are We Going?
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Simply using common calendar tools, such as Google, means you are using the IoT, but the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) leads to the use of connected, smart devices to reduce inefficiencies, delays, and inaccuracies throughout the product lifecycle, including procurement as well. Warehouse Management. Transportation Management.
Procurement, Industry 4.0, Cybersecurity, Robotics and Automation: The Image of Manufacturing is Evolving.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 18, 2017
What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? Mostly, manufacturers demand technologies that can boost their output without causing an additional strain on resources, and the final five technologies changing manufacturing in 2016 did just that. In other words, some manufacturers continue to resist the trend.
Revisiting Transportation Forecasting
Talking Logistics
MAY 20, 2013
Many companies have collaborative planning and forecasting processes with suppliers and manufacturing partners, but very few companies translate demand and production forecasts into transportation capacity requirements. In this episode, Adrian discusses the key challenges and opportunities associated with transportation forecasting.
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Procurement Logistics: What Is It & Where Do Logistics Providers Fit In?
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. For example, transportation management often focuses on the journey of products after manufacturing. The Definition of Procurement Logistics.
Manufacturing Plant Site Selection: Where to Locate Your Manufacturing Plant
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 30, 2018
Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. There are a number of factors to consider in manufacturing plant site selection to ensure you have the best location for your new plant. download ebook. Do nearby factories emit dust?
Just Jump
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 21, 2024
During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team.
Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 23, 2016
Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Attend Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016 to: Improve agility, cost allocation, and visibility across the extended supply chain.
Navigating The River of Demand
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 18, 2022
This large food manufacturer used a popular technology to forecast monthly using orders as an input. They had never been in the same room to discuss demand holistically from sales teams to procurement. Large Food Manufacturer Thinking About Demand As A River. The large food company operated regionally. The takeaway?
Surge Transportation Extends Real-time Rate and Capacity Options for Shippers in e2open’s Network
E2open
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Expanded technology partnership enables shippers to optimize logistics and transportation spend in e2open’s Carrier Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. E2open’s Carrier Highlight offers all TMS users access to the list of featured transportation providers, even if the carrier is not in the shipper’s network.
From Real-Time Visibility to Real-Time Decisions: Data’s Value Is Propagating Across Global Supply Chains
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.
[e-Book] The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 3, 2015
The logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and transportation industries are going through a time of rapid and unprecedented transformation. In this e-Book, we will explore emerging technologies and applications which will forever change the industries of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and transportation forever.
Instilling Added Efficiencies and Transportation Agility- Uber Freight and Oracle Partnership
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.
A New Kind of Supply Chain Managed Services
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
For managed transportation services, a best of breed transportation management system is at the heart of the service. There is also managed planning, where a services firm uses a supply chain system to forecast demand, and plan replenishment and manufacturing. It has outsourced manufacturing.
The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. Here are the top five reasons you need a transportation sourcing solution: 1.
[WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
This white paper, “The Top Supply Chain Trends that will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018” is the second in our overall industry trends white paper series.
Why Supply Chain Managers & Procurement Should Collaborate
GlobalTranz
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. So, why do supply chain managers not take advantage of this data with respect to procurement?
The State of Supply Chain Trends Part II: AI, Procurement, & the New Lean
GlobalTranz
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. The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.
The Transportation Supply Chain: Transportation’s Role in Supply Chain Management to Lower Total Costs
GlobalTranz
MAY 21, 2015
In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management.
What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.
7 Ways to Strategically Elevate Freight Procurement
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. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven.
5 Global Transportation Themes to Look Out for in 2015
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.
6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 7, 2015
As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.
Do You See What I See? How to Select a TMS Visibility Platform for Improved Speed, Quality, and Cost
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 11, 2022
Indeed, who couldn’t benefit from improved transportation visibility? Even if your transportation management system ( TMS ) is ingesting carrier EDI information directly, the data you receive is often hours after that fact, leaving you to “best-guess” actual delivery times. Real-Time Transportation Visibility Defined.
Defining and Implementing an Effective Transportation Strategy
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2015
In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it.
Procurement & Suppliers: Paying Attention to Terms & Conditions to Keep Supplier Relations Postitive
GlobalTranz
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.". The Buyer then sent a purchase order affirming its intention to purchase the two piping units to be manufactured by the Seller.
How Do Supply Chain & Transportation Leaders Get Started Using Their Big Data Strategy?
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
For example, supply procurement, manufacturing processes and warehousing information should be the first considerations. Alternatively, managers may want to implement big data in areas that would not necessarily require much change management, such as the actual transportation of goods and products after leaving the facility.
Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment.
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