... Transportation services are a special spend category often misrepresented by general procurement. Logistics leaders should establish a transportation spend category and use their expertise in collaboration with procurement to optimize transportation sourcing while meeting business requirements. Overview ...
Analyst(s): Nathan Lease | Carly West
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