SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Evolution of Supply Chain Management and Logistics This is a comprehensive overview of supply chain management and logistics evolution. Learn More About Evolution Of Supply Chain Management And Logistics 6. It is valuable for anyone preparing for a logistics interview, from entry-level candidates to experienced professionals.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The snack maker says the new facilities will boost efficiencies by reducing party logistics locations.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 14, 2023

Join freight network coordinator Leaf Logistics, shared truckload platform Flock Freight and a major U.S. shipper, AB InBev, for a deep dive into win-win contracts and repairing strained shipper-carrier relations.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TMS solutions and associated logistics IT tools are a critical part of any successful volume shipper’s supply chain risk management plan. Here’s how some of the unique challenges posed by disaster recovery logistics planning is effectively addressed by a strong TMS solution.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 11, 2019

The following logistics life hack, specifically directed at transportation managers, presses an existing TMS element into service in an unexpected, unorthodox way and promises to save shippers significantly on freight costs by providing an innovative way to validate rates in a volatile environment. Here’s how it works.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 1, 2024

The GXO bid complicates efforts by Ceva’s parent, container line CMA CGM, to expand its logistics reach.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Wall Street Journal reports that logistics hiring contributes a robust 10% to the October 2018 U.S. Companies using enterprise supply chain logistics software save not just on logistics costs, but also on unnecessary headcount. The post Not Contributing to Logistics Job Growth. job growth figures. Here’s how!

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Arkestro

JUNE 26, 2024

Webinars / Arkestro Advisory Council: Logistics Arkestro Advisory Council: Logistics With thought leaders from Accenture and a live case study with GAF. Summary: Advisory council members discuss the challenges and strategies surrounding logistics in procurement.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Digital bidding, or eAuctions, are a more efficient way of negotiating with vendors in the international market. Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Masonite will be implementing UltraShipTMS to manage its inbound and outbound logistics to and from its 45 manufacturing facilities across the US, Canada and Mexico. The state-of-the-art logistics IT solution UltraShipTMS deploys for Masonite integrates fully with the manufacturer’s existing ERP, rating and financial software.

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Arkestro

JULY 17, 2024

” — SVP of Supply Chain at a US Manufacturer The Challenge Increasing efficiency without increasing headcount Before Arkestro, it was estimated that bidding the transportation needs for the entire North American business would require an additional 8-10 people and take at least six months. of historic spend. Just think about that.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Takeaway for Procurement: AI can automate repetitive tasks, like processing purchase orders or evaluating supplier bids, freeing up teams to focus on strategic priorities. In fact, 36% of companies in the report are focusing their investments on AI, recognizing its potential to automate processes and improve decision-making.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

In a bid to turn the tide on a recent sales slump, Advance Auto Parts is embarking on a bold initiative to revamp its supply chain. Implementing Agile Logistics Solutions for Enhanced Efficiency Advance Auto Parts has embarked on a strategic conversion journey to boost its supply chain operations and combat a recent decline in sales.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 30, 2018

Particularly for those organizations that have not yet dipped their toes into the waters of logistics automation. First and foremost, it is important for a shipper to develop a clear understanding of what they hope to achieve by automating transportation logistics processes. Carrier contract/bid management. Connectivity.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Note: This is a series of posts exploring how logistics service providers can offer their customers solutions that go beyond traditional logistics processes. Through a robust multi-party contracts module, the solutions can also compute total demand, total logistics requirements and services and bids those to suppliers.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 20, 2016

So with a hat tip to Mr. Cook, here are some of the steps he recommends for building effective relationships with your logistics partners – carriers, vendors, customers, etc. It helps minimize the premiums associated with the spot market and reserves spot bidding activity for only when there is no better alternative.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

In a bid to sweeten its presence in the ever-evolving snack industry, J.M. leveraging tools such as AI-powered analytics ‍and smart logistics solutions , the company is streamlining operations and delivering a seamless experience to customers. Through a combination of data-driven insights and technology integration , J.M.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

See ‘ Sourcing Optimization ‘ for the sourcing of direct services such as complex logistics. Similarly, average solutions offer sourcing automation, but it is limited to simple tasks like supplier invitations and bid acceptance (but not award). They can enter complex bids and price schemes using functions and market data.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 30, 2018

UltraShipTMS Technology Unleashes the Power of Competitive Bidding to Drive Freight Spend Down and Increases Access to Scarce Truckload Capacity. Once tenders are submitted, a shipper enjoys real-time visibility into all the bids proffered by participating respondents. Click here to view the data and details behind this blind study.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Multi-tier supplier collaboration involves building transparency with and beyond your first tier suppliers.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamlined Supplier Onboarding & Management Challenge at Byrne Dairy: Managing multiple suppliers for ingredients, packaging, logistics, and equipment often across regulatory boundaries (FDA, USDA, etc.). Here’s how: 1.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 23, 2018

Cross-Posted at Talking Logistics. These solutions, when properly implemented , routinely achieve automation levels as high as 80-90% for critical logistics processes like rating, routing, tendering, spot bidding, carrier management, freight audit/settlement and more. What the hell is going on over there in transportation?!”

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

Streamlined Supplier Onboarding & Management Challenge at Byrne Dairy: Managing multiple suppliers for ingredients, packaging, logistics, and equipment often across regulatory boundaries (FDA, USDA, etc.). Here’s how: 1.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Due to the quick movement and fast reaction of global logistics, the new generation entering the supply chain industry must learn and master some vital technical and soft skills. This article will analyze the most critical supply chain, or more specifically, forward logistics skills that every student needs to develop for a prosperous career.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 28, 2020

Lockdowns have resulted in the temporary closure of Manufacturing and Distribution facilities and discontinuation of Logistics and transportation modes. Single source decisions are usually the result of a quotation or bidding process after which all candidate suppliers are narrowed down to one.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 16, 2023

Schenker is likely to attract bids from rival logistics companies, including Danish transport giant DSV A/S, Germany’s Deutsche Post AG and Switzerland’s Kuehne + Nagel International AG.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

cost, products, legal terms, logistics etc.) For complex categories such as transport and logistics (complex because there are often multiple potential transport lanes) you will need to work on scenario analysis requiring more sophisticated software. Request proposals based on your specifications (e.g.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? And according to a recent survey of logistics professionals, reported by Supply Chain 24/7 , “A combined 61% of research participants indicated that improving forecast accuracy is either ‘important’ or ‘extremely important’ for their organizations.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 22, 2017

How well does your TMS drive process improvement and efficiency in transportation logistics? So the shipment is sent to the spot market, where the same large national carrier was waiting to offer a bid well above their contracted rate, but coincidentally below the rates of their competitors.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 23, 2018

Cross-Posted at Talking Logistics. These solutions, when properly implemented , routinely achieve automation levels as high as 80-90% for critical logistics processes like rating, routing, tendering, spot bidding, carrier management, freight audit/settlement and more. What the hell is going on over there in transportation?!”

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

See a demo Customer savings in the first bid cycle alone % Customer supplier reduction “One of the challenges that we’ve had in categorizing our spend is taking on static, preferred supplier agreements to drive pricing down.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 27, 2017

Tom McLeod of the well-known eponymous logistics software provider published an interesting opinion piece in Transport Topics this week called, “Eight Predictions for Our Industry”. Having a flexible TMS and strong spot bidding tools will make it easier for shippers to navigate an even more acute capacity crunch.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 23, 2018

Retailers were forced to cope with large volumes of returns, becoming experts in the art of reverse logistics. In the event, they are saddling themselves with a substantial logistics challenge. And the situation has only gotten more intense with the rise of e-commerce. Now, they’re certain to see those flows intensify.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 2, 2019

The Logistic Report from the Wall Street Journal writes, “What a difference a year makes for trucking companies. It would seem, shippers are currently experiencing this situation today as the markets telegraph lower freight rates. Here’s the rundown of today’s rate environment and what smart shippers can do to protect their freight spend.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Arkestro empowers us to automate and accelerate the bidding process, speeding delivery of preferred supplier agreements to different businesses.” FRANK BATTINO – Director of Procurement & Logistics Services The Challenge Operational silos across disparate locations.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 4, 2018

First, for shipping companies and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, automation provides an opportunity to develop a strategy for each carrier type, mode, capacity and service. JAGGAER’s Sourcing Optimization tool allows transportation companies to automate and evaluate high volumes of complex, conditional bids with multiple suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 25, 2021

In the UK, many tenders now lean heavily towards sustainability as deciding criteria on winning bids. Thus the old and relatively slow-to-respond supply chain will become faster to respond, and value can be delivered with fewer logistical problems. It is a commercial ‘must have’. This is a game changer for global supply chains.

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