Course Definition Procurement 
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 10, 2020
In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. Of course different freight types have different characteristics and susceptible to different types of cargo damage and needs expert handling in all cases.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Talking Logistics
JULY 5, 2017
A great example is a procurement professional who has spent the last 30 years perfecting the art of “buying.” The Vested methodology teaches that the partnering with strategic suppliers outperforms “buying,” but it is very difficult for procurement professionals to let go of old-school dogmas that focus on price and not value.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
For some companies it means ethical procurement, for others it involves supporting worthy causes. I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) Article summary. You get the idea.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. That’s assuming you’ve got the regulatory background to succeed in that industry, of course, as well as the necessary skills a specific company might be seeking.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Procurement costs. Inventory and storage costs.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 4, 2021
Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Predictive analytics feeding scenario planning definitely gives a competitive edge when reacting to changes in the business environment.
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