Reinventing Freight Procurement
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Flexibility enables shippers to compete, remain relevant in volatile market
Agility is more important than ever, as pandemic-related headwinds continue to play out and new technologies strengthen competing companies by offering increased flexibility.
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Identifying how and when to build RFPs all year long
Building the most effective RFPs possible requires self-awareness, attention to detail, industry insights and a willingness to adopt new technologies.
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Why shorter bid processes will soon be the norm
Many shippers are now looking to shorten the duration of their bid contracts in order to take advantage of current capacity and avoid being locked…
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Produce season pushes shippers to reevaluate rates, contracts
As farmers prepare for harvest, shippers should ready themselves for the seasonal rate increases and capacity shortages that accompany fresh fruits and veggies each year.
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Doing well and doing good: Sustainability and profitability go hand in hand
Consumers are becoming more aware of both the urgency of climate change and the complexities of the supply chain. Companies should be prepared for consumers…
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Advanced technologies help industry navigate severe weather conditions
Weather disruptions have always been common across the supply chain. With climate change-induced severe weather conditions on the rise, logistics companies should expect – and…
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Contract rates: What kind of RFP makes sense in 2022
In order to take advantage of different RFP options, shippers must have access to the data they need to determine which lanes need to be…
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Old-school RFP processes are keeping shippers in the past
Shippers may benefit from limiting the number of partners they work with in a loose market, but this exclusionary approach has become a serious —…
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Safeguarding shipper-carrier relationships throughout negotiations
Shippers are buoyed by the promise of falling rates in the coming months, but this optimistic outlook may put even more strain on rate negotiations…
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