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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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Business Intelligence Platform: To Build or To Buy? 

WorkWave

This decision is more than just technical; its strategic, involving cost, agility and long-term value considerations. The Agile Nature of Business Intelligence BI analytic solutions require an iterative, agile approach. The maintenance and updates are managed by the vendor, reducing operational costs.

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Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis

GlobalTranz

Given that our proprietary TMS, the Cerasis Rater , provides multiple reports, giving our shippers’ many insights, this post is quite appropriate, just like getting the data that is meaningful , in order to make the best decisions for your business possible. . Driver wages represent 26% of costs. On-time pickups.

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How Can Supply Chain Leaders Use Big Data as a Tool to Continuously Improve?

GlobalTranz

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. Distribution of goods prior to purchase. Ask Traditional Questions, and Let Big Data Provide Answers. Demand fluctuations.

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SONAR Indices & Insights: Improve Freight Shipping Procurement with SONAR SCI’s Lane Acuity Plus

FreightWaves SONAR

Supply chain professionals responsible for transportation procurement at Fortune 500 companies focus on three things – budget forecast accuracy, service scores and primary tender acceptance. harder to procure capacity at the benchmark rate per mile ) in both the outbound and inbound directions.

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6 Steps to conduct a freight spend analysis

FreightWaves SONAR

A freight spend analysis can help cut those extra costs. By doing so, carriers and experts pinpoint logistics cost contributors. Performing a freight spend analysis reveals extra costs deriving from unforeseen issues. Know the scope and value of a freight spend analysis. Gather data for the analysis.

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What is Transportation Management Software?

Trinity Logistics

While a TMS might seem daunting and expensive, it’s become an essential tool for businesses to be successful. Transportation management affects every part of your logistics process, from planning to procurement and more. The reporting offered by a TMS is another huge value to companies. Optimization.