The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 14, 2023
Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The second is, Why are companies focused on traditional risk management investments primarily focused on supply/procurement when the more significant opportunity is balancing risk and opportunity in an increasingly complex world? When he speaks of the supply chain, he means procurement. This is his world. I learned the hard way.
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GlobalTranz
AUGUST 18, 2021
Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management. Since a transportation management services provider’s whole business is transportation, any selection process must also focus on what that entity does to procure and manage its carriers. In many cases, this refers to the intuitive workflows that exist with the TMS in operation.
Resilinc
APRIL 17, 2024
While it may seem smart to simplify procurement and lower costs, single sourcing can actually expose businesses to risks that can jeopardize their operations and bottom line. Single sourcing and sole sourcing are two different procurement strategies in supply chain management. What is single sourcing and sole sourcing?
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. Dwell times grow as more and more ships sit in the ocean waiting to unload. Procurement: Purchase price variance and procurement cost.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 16, 2015
, 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. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 14, 2023
Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
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