SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 9, 2020

From this point of view, a new competitive tool called sustainability emerged. The post Main Considerations for Sustainable Procurement appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.

Procurement Solutions 137

Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Skills Reliability 137

SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 20, 2019

For many years, public procurement was perceived as an administrative, back-office function. The post Essential Strategies for Public Procurement Practices appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.

Optimal Sourcing 148

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Strategy Tools 148

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Andrew Semisch and Joe Lynch discuss smart freight sourcing, which starts with an RFP tool purpose built for freight sourcing. Andrew is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. About Andy Smisch. In this role, he leads the company’s acquisition and growth of strategic accounts.

Sourcing 325

Sourcing Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight 325

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

At a time when procurement is having trouble attracting and retaining top talent, there’s an opportunity to invest in people, by adopting AI-powered tools.

Procurement 59

Procurement Strategy Tools 59

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

Optimal Sourcing 121

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 121

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Since transporting goods around the globe generates 8% of global CO2 emissions, new tools have been created to reduce emissions through procurement.

Tools 128

Tools Procurement Transportation 128

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

Optimal Sourcing 166

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 166

SIPMM Professional Publications

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Digital Technology permeates everything we do today, with the current and ongoing technology and maturity in our digital era digital procurement is a must-have for effective procurement. Analyzing through processes with user-friendly tools and creating new […].

Procurement 87

Procurement Digital Tools 87

CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Optimization Software 52

SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 14, 2019

Digital technologies will help procurement increase collaboration, analytics, and engagement using a spectrum of tools along the entire procurement value chain, from planning and sourcing to contract negotiations, order delivery, payment, and supplier management.

Procurement 101

Procurement Digital Supplier management Collaboration 101

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 98

247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Robinson has released a freight procurement tool, Procure IQ, meant to help large truckload shippers decide whether they should use the annual… The post CH Robinson launches freight procurement tool to provide annual bid alternatives appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Dive Brief: C.H.

Procurement 36

Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Tools Freight 36

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 8, 2022

Transforming the $800 billion freight industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. The world’s largest shippers and capacity providers use the Emerge Freight Procurement Platform daily, showing immediate ROI for procurement and saving valuable time in the process.

Modeling Software 359

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Freight 359

NGT News

JUNE 29, 2021

Merchants Fleet has debuted its AdoptEV service, a tool designed to educate and transition clients through the electric vehicle and electric vehicle supply equipment purchase process. The post Merchants Fleet Rolls Out Dedicated Service for EV Evaluation and Procurement appeared first on NGT News. To […].

Procurement Solutions 91

Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Tools 91

Transporeon

JANUARY 25, 2018

The challenge For many years, Amway had used a generic sourcing tool that only facilitated communications with the company’s carriers rather than providing access to a supplier database and a collaborative environment to conduct sourcing events. The company began searching for a better way to procure freight and manage bids.

Negotiating Skills 48

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 48

CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. It’s not just a tool but a strategic partner in improving procurement and benchmarking. Are you choosing carriers that offer the most competitive rates?

Optimal Sourcing 67

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Cost Reduction 67

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2019

TenderEasy, part of logistics software specialist Alpega Group, a leader in sustainable freight procurement, has been named a 2019 Top 50 Provider to Watch, by Spend Matters, an analyst website covering the procurement and supply chain sectors.

Optimal Sourcing 36

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 36

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. Yet challenges remain: More than half (51%) of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe their teams have the capabilities to deliver their procurement strategy.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 87

CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. It’s not just a tool but a strategic partner in improving procurement and benchmarking. Are you choosing carriers that offer the most competitive rates?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Cost Reduction 52

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

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.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. Mr. Masters quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline.

Transportation 127

Transportation Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Webinar 127

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Rather than seeking the most sophisticated technology, teams need to ask which tools are best for their people.

Procurement 116

Procurement Tools 116

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

Maddox is responsible for engaging with shippers offering tools that empower meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Transforming the $800 billion freight industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 288

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Freight Supply Chain Software 288

Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Suppleye, a business intelligence platform, recently launched a free tool to supply procurement professionals with critical supply market news.

Procurement 54

Procurement Industry Tools 54

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Let’s take a closer look at the five key hallmarks of quality data sets that can improve transportation procurement. Increase transportation procurement with FreightWaves SONAR.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Data Procurement Freight 98

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads.

Supply Chain Planning Software 360

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 360

Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Accenture will absorb roughly 220 consultants from Insight Sourcing and gain access to the company's portfolio of more than 40 technology procurement tools.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Procurement Tools 52

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

Maddox is responsible for engaging with shippers offering tools that empower meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Transforming the $800 billion freight industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 195

CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

They also recognized the need to look beyond their own data, and wished for experienced input on their procurement strategy. The CLX Logistics Solution CLX Logistics implemented CLX LaneLogix to increase supply chain visibility and enable faster, more optimized bidding, benchmarking, and procurement solutions.

Optimal Sourcing 61

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 61

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. Although procurement logistics might sound like it involves the purchasing of manufactured products , it is much more involved. The Definition of Procurement Logistics.

Manufacturing Procurement 101

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 101

GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

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. Conducting annual procurement exercises.

Procurement Solutions 70

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement Capacity 70

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement. The global supply chain creates many challenges and opportunities in procurement.

Manufacturing Procurement 66

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 66