Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. These agents can communicate, negotiate, and collaborate to solve complex problems. The risks associated with chemical manufacturing include the storage and transportation of raw materials, finished products, and waste. They must be.

Negotiating Skills 183

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software 183

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management.

Negotiating Skills 95

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Purchasing Training Buyer Training 95

ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time. Supply Chain Management: Procurement is responsible for identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant purchases.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” The second question we get is what strategies can we implement to lower our transportation costs.

Negotiating Skills 145

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 145

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations by LSCMS Shippers’ Council The logistics industry is a complex and constantly evolving ecosystem that plays a vital role in the global economy. Shippers have until quite recently been faced with a daunting challenge when it comes to negotiating with LSPs.

Negotiating Skills 130

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 130

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher. This blog explores how MTSS platforms can be strategically utilized to build the competencies necessary for success in supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 97

TransAudit

JUNE 24, 2025

With global transportation costs climbing and carrier networks becoming more complex, transportation spend management has become a strategic priority — not just a back-office function. Inconsistency Across Sources Carriers may use different naming conventions, billing formats, or rate structures.

Real-time Visibility 61

Real-time Visibility Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 61

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SCMDOJO Academy elevates your procurement and supply chain skills through its extensive course library. Continuous learning is crucial for professionals to stay ahead of the curve and enhance their skill sets. Moreover, it covers written and verbal communication skills, negotiation techniques, and conflict-resolution strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Course Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 98

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Without experienced managers in place, truck availability drops, repairs are delayed, and cost control becomes difficult. These individuals are key to maintaining operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance. Strong supplier agreements and pricing structures depend on consistent leadership. Rising costs.

Negotiating Skills 91

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 91

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services. Robinson’s last quarter earnings in North American Surface Transportation, up 10.8% – which many companies would be delighted with – seem paltry in comparison. Managed Trans is Strategic.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 284

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Report 284

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Passing costs onto consumers is often not viable and, in some cases, has already occurred due to supply chain shortages. Ease of use is also essential.

Optimal Sourcing 301

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 301

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

With Freightos Procure, were now in a position to build true Procurement Intelligence by combining global market data with modern sourcing and decision-making processes. Former Global Logistics Partner Manager at Kuehne+Nagel, specializing in LSP sourcing, onboarding, and management.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Meeting Sourcing Strategies 156

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Factory Gate Pricing (FGP) and Primary Freight (PF) strategies, as adopted by major grocery retailers, are causing a shudder up the spine of many retail suppliers. What are Factory Gate Pricing and Primary Freight strategies? The product pricing therefore becomes ex works. Now, the issue.

Price Reduction 75

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 75

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Maximize Revenues and Efficiency with Automated Billing An automated billing solution benefits both customer and 3PL alike, in that it captures all billable activities performed by the 3PL, while accurately reporting charges at the rates and conditions associated with each customer’s specific negotiated contract.

Supply Chain Planning Software 273

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 273

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

To the best of my knowledge, many business schools still use the case study " Apple Computers Supplier Hubs: A Tale of Three Cities " from Stanford University (1996). Interesting point is that Apple Inc has to make the pre-payments to some suppliers to secure the strategic raw materials. 1) Apples Supply Chain Model.

Case Study 279

Case Study Study Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 279

BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2025

Companies importing and exporting goods, be it finished retail products, manufacturing components or materials, now face substantial cost and price pressures that squeeze margins and force difficult pricing, sourcing, operations and distribution decisions. The result?

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Price Reduction Material Savings 90

Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This team controls what’s bought, from where, and at what cost for the entire organization. These benefits aren’t just about lower prices; they’re also about reducing transportation and inventory costs, which can really add up over time. They also continuously track supplier performance.

Pricing Training 105

Pricing Training Expense Reduction Price Reduction Purchasing Training 105

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We Assumed that Transportation Would Always Be Available And That We Just Needed to Negotiate Price. Lane RFPs focused on cost reduction, but few asked if they had a feasible plan. Without any penalties for failure for first-pass tender acceptance, carriers and shippers have played a shell game on price.

Supply Chain Design Software 355

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 355

ShipBob

JUNE 20, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What is product sourcing? Where can I source products from? This makes it essential that buyers understand where they are sourcing their products from and how that ultimately affects their brand. What is product sourcing? Where can I source products from?

Purchasing Skills 64

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 64

QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

This is certainly true in the area of strategic sourcing where procurement teams rely heavily on manually intensive efforts to identify and select suppliers. Manufacturers face ongoing challenges in selecting the optimal source of supply for the many materials, products and services they procure.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 97

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 104

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 104

Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

During the company’s Velocity event held in Chicago last week, McCandless emphasized this strategic direction: “In the past ten years, project44 has built the foundation necessary for today’s AI advancements. AI agents in project44’s Movement negotiating rates for a shipment.

Supply Chain Design Software 99

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 99

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 264

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 264

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Such activism was demonstrated in labor contract negotiations and more aggressive tactics on the part of labor unions. Labor activism in the form of labor contract negotiations among U.S. The year 2023 brought increased labor activism in the form of labor contract demands for higher wages and added benefits. Presidential election.

Predictive Analytics Software 86

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics 86

Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

Rising costs, supply chain chaos, and economic swings put businesses under enormous pressure to protect their margins. According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction. 

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Expense Reduction Vendor Strategies 45

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). What contexts can it be used in and how, as well as the benefits of using cost performance index in supply chain contexts.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing Cost Reduction Strategies 52

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

has become a major oil and gas producer , which has been to the advantage of fabricators that serve not only drilling and extraction, but also heavy transportation. By adopting a logistics efficiency management approach, logistics related costs as a percentage of sales drops to 4% to 7% depending on industry sector.

Manufacturing Procurement 309

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 309

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Businesses need to identify vulnerabilities in their networks, from supplier dependencies to transportation delays. These include alternative sourcing strategies, backup transportation routes, and emergency inventory reserves. This reduces excess stock, lowers storage costs, and enhances responsiveness.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Inventory Reduction 91

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Countless companies grapple with the fundamental flaw of disjointed processes, which leaves planning blind to crucial factors such as transportation, warehouse, and labor constraints. Bridging this technological divide requires a concerted effort to harmonize data flows and establish a unified source of truth.

Supply Chain Planning Software 313

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Prescriptive Analytics Software 313

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

The metrics that matter are from DAT IQ and are summarized below: RateView Analytics: Get the most up-to-date pricing data in the industry based on actual contribution data. Analyze pricing trends and pinpoint seasonal changes with 13-month pricing histories on each lane. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and son.

Metrics 246

Metrics Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 246

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Now more than ever, companies – regardless of industry – are looking for ways to improve customer service while also cutting costs and growing the top line. Although applied throughout the organization, Cummins identified the elimination of transportation waste as an area that would have a significant impact. Contracted Freight Rates.

Six Sigma 182

Six Sigma Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction 182

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.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Material Savings 100

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges of inventory management in today’s manufacturing landscape , discuss the importance of a “single source of truth” for global inventory, and introduce a powerful solution that can help manufacturers transform their operations and drive profitability. How do they achieve this?

Real-time Visibility 294

Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 294

QAD

MAY 22, 2025

Rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs demand a strategic and holistic approach to maintain profitability and competitive advantage. There are many ways an organization can cut supply chain costs. For many large enterprises, procurement makes up a large part of a company’s total costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction 52

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 4, 2017

We believe many supply chain analysts or transportation analysts solve problems using optimization techniques which involve some computer programming knowledge. Due to the volume of data and source of data, you many have to do data cleansing, data manipulation and data analysis. Are you willing to learn multiple skills?

Negotiating Skills 165

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Optimization Buyer Training Optimal Sourcing 165

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time. Right Service.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 246