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Green procurement: 4 ways to make freight procurement sustainable

Shipsta

Since transportation is now one of the leading causes of CO2 emissions producing nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the EU, the freight procurement industry is speedily aiming to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Top 5 trends of 2024: AI in freight procurement and beyond

Shipsta

The once-traditional freight procurement function is now facing a tsunami of unprecedented change. And in its stead, embrace artificial intelligence (AI) platforms that automate freight procurement workflows and extract information to drive smarter decisions.

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It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf

The Logistics of Logistics

It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf. Andrew Haverkampf and Joe Lynch discuss it’s not the market, it’s your procurement. Key Takeaways: It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement. Learn More About It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement. Emerge is hiring: Emerge Careers.

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3 Ways to Simplify Freight Procurement Complexity

Shipsta

The freight procurement processes can be like navigating a maze – complex and challenging. As the saying goes, “smooth seas never made skillful sailors”, but how can you navigate these rough waters and come out on top?

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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Advancing Transportation Procurement: The Shift From Spreadsheets to Software

FreightWaves SONAR

For shippers, the approach to transportation procurement is evolving. However, with the advent of specialized software solutions like Keelvar, Emerge and Jaggaer, there’s a noticeable shift in how transportation procurement is managed.

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Procurement Award Win For SHIPSTA Signals Acceleration of Freight Procurement Digitisation

Shipsta

Digital freight procurement platform, SHIPSTA, wins Procurement Technology Provider Award at the World Procurement Awards 2022 as market accelerates its move to procurement digital transformation.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? The paper highlights real-world examples and use cases that demonstrate generative AI's transformative effects on operational efficiency, risk management, and cost reduction.

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GEP Outlook 2023 Supply Chain and Procurement Report

Uncertainty is looming and the challenges supply chain and procurement leaders have been facing since the pandemic are unlikely to end in 2023. What do leaders need to know? Read the GEP Outlook 2023 report to navigate what lies ahead.

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Adopting AI Responsibly: Guidelines for Procurement of AI Solutions by the Private Sector

This World Economic Forum-GEP report offers a holistic procurement process and structured framework to select responsible AI tools. As artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent, it’s crucial that firms adopt AI technology responsibly. Download the report today.

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A 5-Point Strategy for Digital Procurement Transformation

And when it comes to procurement, focusing on digital transformation now can dramatically reduce costs, improve visibility and insight, and give you a significant competitive advantage. To find out, get your free copy of this must-read whitepaper: A 5-Point Strategy for Digital Procurement Transformation. But how do you get there?

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Is Digital Procurement Transformation Delivering on the Promise?

Is your digital transformation working, or is it still a work in progress? Download this report, from a GEP-sponsored survey from ISM, to check your performance and see how your peers are reaching their transformation goals.

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GEP Outlook 2022

Supply Chain & Procurement: Key Trends, Challenges and Opportunities. Supply chain and procurement leaders need to know how to navigate an altered playing field and rethink their approach in 2022 in a never-normal world.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs.