Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group Purchasing and Indirect Spend: A Fairy-tale Romance A unique take on the relationship between group purchasing and indirect spend and how the two work together to drive cost savings and value. Once upon a time, in the bustling World of Procurement, there existed a charming knight known as Group Purchasing.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Understanding customer expectations, improving their experience and implementing the right reverse logistics systems will increase shopper loyalty and prevent profit-margin erosion.

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Spend Matters

JULY 26, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Pando and its solution for freight and logistics fulfillment. The absence of effective communication and coordination among logistics supply chain channels often leads to inefficiencies, delays and misaligned expectations throughout the entire order fulfillment process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Logistics plays a critical role in a company’s supply chain. Another important aspect of logistics is time.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 24, 2022

The larger the operation, the more challenges it presents to a company’s logistics needs. Determining who should handle logistics depends on both the buyer and seller’s relative and absolute sizes. Understanding and mapping your freight flow is an essential prerequisite to making decisions on logistics operations handling.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This year, purchasing teams are also facing continued challenges due to global supply chain and logistics pressures, component shortages, and soaring prices for electricity and fuel. The key is to keep track of your inventory planning and purchasing processes. Successful sales during this period come down to many factors.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This year, purchasing teams are also facing continued challenges due to global supply chain and logistics pressures, component shortages, and soaring prices for electricity and fuel. The key is to keep track of your inventory planning and purchasing processes. Successful sales during this period come down to many factors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 3, 2021

Furthermore, whether purchased in a store or plucked right from their doorstep, buyers want to receive their products immediately and in excellent condition. Finding out if your provider offers these next-level services are critical because they can make a significant difference in your overall logistics process. – Assembly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 16, 2021

Below are the top considerations when choosing a route planning system for delivery logistics. To make your delivery process more effective, consider purchasing reliable delivery trucks. For example, you may consider purchasing pick-up trucks like Ford F150 or a Toyota Tundra. Timing matters.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Historically most companies have relied on third party companies to handle most every aspect of their logistics. Supply Chain continuity of supply issues persist and this includes constraints and delays related to logistics capacity and delivery integrity. Coca-Cola is the latest company to take logistics matters into their own hands.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 20, 2020

What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? Reverse logistics role article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. As customers continue to shop online the demand on reverse logistics—particularly the process of managing returns—will skyrocket. The global reverse logistics market is forecast to hit US$603.90

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ProcurePort

MARCH 15, 2022

When successfully implemented, the company can gain through lower purchase prices, better relationships with suppliers, agility in logistics, […]. The main reason for segmentation is to find opportunities to generate value through greater efficiency.

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Una

JUNE 29, 2022

Episode 71: Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine with Maureen Woolshlager. Maureen is the Director of Business Development at Vector Global Logistics. She has a background in manufacturing, supply chain, and account management and is one of the hosts of Logistics with Purpose, part of the Supply Chain Now family of shows.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. While 3PL providers want to adapt to this new market opportunity, their existing logistics operations often have a hard time keeping pace with these growing demands. 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed? Project 44.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that in many cases were purchased, with shipping fees, months ago.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This interview is with Lorrie Watts, Director of Logistics at Red Stag Fulfillment. Here is our interview with one of our great colleagues at Red Stag Fulfillment, Lorrie Watts , Director of Logistics. The post Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Lorrie Watts, Director Logistics at Red Stag!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out 6 Major Delivery Logistics Trends! Shippers face many challenges in successfully delivering products to end-users, and last mile logistics will be a core focus of change in the coming months. By 2018 alone, same-day delivery and last mile logistics will be valued at more than $1.35 Email Address.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2021

Most consumers realize that the products they purchase are the result of a global chain of suppliers and logistics. And while a global supply chain brings benefits in terms of…

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The logistics giant gains a deeper look into pre-purchase behaviors, while the e-commerce platform gets access to post-purchase insights.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Customers shopping online expect free, frictionless shipping for purchases and returns, forcing omnichannel and pure-play e-commerce retailers to optimize their returns processes to stay competitive.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 8, 2020

For the last two decades, the field of e-commerce fulfillment (logistics) has been going through the golden age because of the equally growing market of e-commerce providers (online sellers). However, other logistics companies improved their fulfillment game in 2018. The post Logistics in the Golden Age of E-Commerce!

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2023

Oliver Hedgepeth, supply chain logistics professor at American Public University System, discusses how consumer tastes and purchasing patterns have changed, and how food suppliers must respond.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

And then at some point all of these activities were included under the banner of “Reverse Logistics” What on earth is Reverse Logistics? So What Is Reverse Logistics? The term “Reverse Logistics” was first coined by James R. But once explained the phrase Reverse Logistics made sense.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

With the increase in online purchases, especially after the health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, the eCommerce industry is booming like anything. Most eCommerce and online businesses focus on forwarding logistics and last-mile delivery to reduce delivery time. The bad news is that almost 30% of online purchases are returned.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Bringg, a delivery and fulfillment orchestration platform provider, and SEKO Logistics are optimizing the delivery experience for today’s digital consumers by offering control and visibility of one of the few remaining offline touch points in a consumer’s purchasing process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

2017 was an important year for delivery logistics. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. These are some of the key industry trends in delivery logistics and supply chain management which will take center stage in the upcoming year: 1.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. By leveraging technology, it helps businesses manage their purchasing activities through electronic methods.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. By leveraging technology, it helps businesses manage their purchasing activities through electronic methods.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

The purchase of Sonic Transportation and Logistics comes as ADL eyes more deals to fuel its growth.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

From entry-level positions such as procurement officers and logistics coordinators to higher-level roles like supply chain directors and vice presidents, each comes with its own set of responsibilities and corresponding salary ranges. So, let’s dive in and explore the fascinating world of supply chain management salaries! per hour. .

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2023

With such a large supply base, it’s not surprising to hear the business faces many different threats, including cyber risks, material availability challenges and logistics risks – to name but three. So risk will be one of the key metrics for purchasing in the future.

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 29, 2019

Sustainable Purchasing Leaders Recognized in Portland. Leading organizations acknowledged for effective and impactful sustainable purchasing. The awards and awardees include: Leadership Award for Overall Sustainable Purchasing Program: . Leadership Award for a Special Sustainable Purchasing Initiative: . Air Liquide.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

He began his purchasing career in Bouygues in 1998 at GFC Construction (Lyon). In 2003, he joined Norpac (Lille) as Purchasing Manager, then took in charge the purchasing department of QUILLE Construction in Rouen in 2006. He was appointed Purchasing Director in 2011, in charge of Bouygues Entreprises France-Europe.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Making product returns as hassle-free as purchasing is the final frontier for the supply chain.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. Procurement analytics is revolutionizing how organizations approach purchasing and supply chain management.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. Procurement analytics is revolutionizing how organizations approach purchasing and supply chain management.

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