Trends Report

Brief: Use Logistics Procurement Applications To Optimize Business Results

Fixing The Post-Optimization Negotiation Will Require Users To Take Action And Vendors To Meet A Rising Challenge

March 14th, 2016
Phoenix Zhang, null
Phoenix Zhang
With contributors:
Christopher Andrews , Joseph Miller , Matthew Izzi

Summary

Logistics procurement applications reduce transportation costs by automating, optimizing, and standardizing processes. However, they lack capabilities to allow business owners to fine-tune bid results. Vendors must develop new capabilities to enhance their solutions that will help them meet client needs and win in the age of customer. Sourcing pros need to work internally and with software vendors to incorporate post-optimization adjustment capabilities into their bid process.

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