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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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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

GlobalTranz

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Fortunately, a solution exists.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Only through this extensive mapping can you see that it may be because there’s a Tier 5 supplier who is not able to get the rare earth mineral out of China that goes into the microprocessor (we purchase).

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. That’s the first question to ask.

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Switch to Electric Vehicles made Simpler with new Tool

Logistics Business Magazine

Fleet operators who want to switch to electric vehicles can use a new web-based automated AI tool- the Teletrac EV Readiness tool. It has been developed by telematics solutions, company Teletrac. Teletrac’s EV Readiness Tool integrates with their fleet management and tracking platforms.

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Using OEE and MOM with older manufacturing equipment

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This older equipment includes manually operated machinery or outdated PLCs, and stand-alone machine tools. Equipment is purchased on the assumption that it will last years and can be depreciated over its useful life. Consumer-grade open-source devices with easy-to-use hardware and software. The problem of legacy plant equipment.

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ShipMonk Summits Enhance 3PL Mindsets

Ship Monk

Though the specifics change, ShipMonk educational summits always revolve around how to align needs with solutions, identify and remedy pain points, and meet the fulfillment expectations of our clients. Enhanced Company Culture and Client Relations.

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