Transportation and Logistics

Rising consumption has only magnified the role of 3PL providers. To dial into this growth, providers must reengineer their supply networks.

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Challenges faced by the procurement team

Lack of visibility

Many transportation businesses grapple with incomplete data on their supply side, which is hobbling growth plans.

  • Invest in supplier and supply chain market intelligence to know all that’s going on in your delivery networks, and identify and plug inefficiencies in time
  • Get advance alerts on supply-side performance issues and unplanned events that could potentially upend your delivery chain and cause you financial and reputational loss
  • Benefit from dashboard overviews and detailed drilldowns of supply chain metrics and patterns; discover opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency while containing risks
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Cost control isn't everything

A lot of businesses acknowledge they are struggling to shift gear from low-end cost-based projects to high-hanging fruits.

  • Deepen your collaboration with a supplier base that boasts the right balance of price, reliability, and skillsets to co-script innovation and win high-value deals
  • Pin down areas of excess logistics spend and significantly pare it through insights-based approaches; fine-tune routing, centralize procurement, as well as consolidate shipments
  • Enhance the supplier’s sense of fairness and achievement by tailoring equitable payments based on product cost breakdowns and value of the task performed
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Supplier sustainability issues

Ethical and unsustainable production and delivery practices negatively impact an enterprise’s image, and accountability starts at the top!

  • Continually track the sustainability efforts that inform suppliers’ processes and tasks on a daily basis and get top-class insights at your fingertips in real time
  • Stay clear of “conflict minerals” and goods resulting from forced labor by embracing deeper visibility of the supply side with IoT-based shipment tracking and tracing
  • Gather relevant data on suppliers’ GHG emissions from across projects and facilities, discover useful patterns, compare with industry benchmarks, and realize emission targets.
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Industries

Freight and Logistics

Freight and Logistics

Freight and Logistics

In a changing landscape, 3PL providers must reengineer their delivery chains to be able to scale and meet customer expectations at no extra cost.

Transportation Equipment

Transportation Equipment

Transportation Equipment

The diversity of input materials can be overwhelming for transportation equipment manufacturers, and high-precision market intelligence is key to overcoming the challenge.

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Travel

The industry seesaws between cost competitiveness and brand experience, and to get to an equilibrium, a granular cost analysis is essential.

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Safety mandates for 3PL providers will reduce the risk of accidents and save lives. It is also good for the environment. But new safety guidelines almost always entail additional costs for providers. However, there are some effective ways you can reduce your compliance costs.

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Featured Case Study

How Transportation Procurement Services Drive Supply Chain Efficiency and Strategic Value

How Transportation Procurement Services Drive Supply Chain Efficiency and Strategic Value

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How Transportation Procurement Services Drive Supply Chain Efficiency and Strategic Value

How Transportation Procurement Services Drive Supply Chain Efficiency and Strategic Value

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Unveiling the Benefits of SWOT Analysis for Procurement Organizations

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An Airline Mitigates Challenges Associated with Reducing Prices and Rising Service Standards

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The global airline industry has experienced mixed growth in recent years. While passenger and cargo traffic have surged, revenue growth has been sluggish due to volatile fuel prices, intense competition,...

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The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). These advancements have introduced opportunities for efficiency and innovation while presenting...

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Streamlined Logistics: Unlocking Success Through Effective Transportation Procurement 

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Mismatches between your needs and what your supplier delivers could weaken business performance. By collaborating intensely with suppliers, you can ensure your penchant for KPIs grows on them as well.

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