Logistics now plays an even more integral role in actually satisfying customer demand. Businesses that minimize the importance of logistics do so at their peril. The world of buyers and…
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There is no disputing the fact that e-commerce has completely upended the retail industry; but it’s also affected every aspect of their supply chain … including shipping and delivery. If…
In 1944, the heads of seventeen independent truck leasing companies from all over the US met in Chicago and formed the National Truck Leasing System, which became NationaLease. Although the…
To ensure that you are getting optimal performance from your suppliers, especially in the area of indirect spend, your procurement department must consistently combat complacency in supplier relationships. When it…
This blog first appeared on the AmeriQuest Business Services website. When it comes to the trucks that transport their product, companies keep a sharp eye on costs. Why not do…
Size shouldn’t be an issue when it comes to buying power, so unless you’re a big enterprise, you should consider membership in a buying group as part of your supply…
There are specific qualities that make best-in-class Chief Supply Chain Officers stand out. An Aberdeen study discusses those qualities. According to Murphy’s Law, “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.”…
