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January 3, 2012

How to Make the Best Choices in Procurement Bidding Season

This is the perfect time of year to plan your truckload procurement. Why? A lot of companies open up the bidding process now because it fits into their planning schedule. No matter when you schedule a procurement exercise, I highly recommend going through the process and developing a strategy. Read More...

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December 29, 2011

3 Supply Chain Strategies for 2012

How are you preparing your supply chain business for 2012? It’s important to create a strategic plan for the year ahead. When you create a plan, ensure it takes into account the lessons in adaptability learned from managing the volatility of the past year. As you plan for 2012, here are a few proactive approaches you can take to stay nimble and competitive. Read More...

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November 28, 2011

5 Resources for Supply Chain Experts

The transportation and logistics industry influences many business practices. How do you stay current with emerging trends? Here are 5 resources that supply chain experts can use to find the latest information. Read More...

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November 11, 2011

Surprising Research on How Top Companies Choose to Outsource Logistics

When you’re in the trenches and faced with making a decision on whether to keep your logistics in-house or hire it out, have you ever wondered, “What do leading companies do?” Read More...

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August 9, 2011

Analytics: The Mark of a Top Performing Company

Top performing companies are twice as likely as lower performers to (1) use analytics to guide future strategies and (2) gather insights to guide day to day operations, according to a survey by IBM and the MIT Sloan Management Review. Here’s how top performers are using business analytics (BA) and what’s required to succeed. Read More...

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