Procurement
82 posts tagged with “Procurement”
3PL RFPs in Poland and CEE: A Contract Logistics Switching Playbook
A practical playbook for retendering contract logistics in Poland and CEE, from RFP data and bidder scoring to dual-running cutover controls.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 19, 2026 · 6 min read
FreightTech 100 Lists Are Shortcuts—Build a Logistics Technology Evidence Scorecard
Use FreightTech rankings to discover vendors, then apply an evidence scorecard for deployments, integration, uptime, outcomes, and exit readiness.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Marine Bunker Fuel Shortage: How Shippers Can Protect Ocean Freight Allocations
Marine bunker fuel constraints can disrupt ocean schedules and surcharges. Learn how to protect priority containers with lane-level allocation controls.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Bath & Body Works Rewrites Promotional Inventory Planning: Put the Markdown Risk in the Purchase Order
Bath & Body Works' leaner promotional strategy shows how retailers can govern seasonal buys with milestone-based purchase orders, markdown exposure, and replenishment triggers.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Procurement Optimization Fails at the Handoff: Connecting Supply Decisions to Freight Execution
Procurement savings disappear when sourcing plans ignore freight capacity, lead times, and execution constraints. Learn how to connect optimization decisions to TMS workflows.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Nvidia’s $160 Billion Supply Commitment: A New Playbook for AI Hardware Bottlenecks
Nvidia’s $160 billion increase in supply commitments shows why AI hardware procurement needs milestone controls, allocation rules, and shipment-level visibility.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 1, 2026 · 6 min read
ONE Raises Its Profit Outlook 200%: What Shippers Should Test Before Reopening Bids
ONE tripled its full-year profit forecast, but shippers should validate lane rates, reliability, blank sailings, and allocation before reopening ocean bids.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Tariff Refund Sharing: What Williams-Sonoma’s Vendor Model Means for Procurement
Williams-Sonoma’s tariff refund allocation offers procurement teams a practical model for auditable vendor settlements, landed-cost corrections, and future sharing clauses.
CXTMS InsightsSeptember 1, 2026 · 6 min read
International Freight Forwarding Services: A Shipment-Control Checklist for Buyers
Use this practical checklist to evaluate international freight forwarding services, from carrier procurement and customs handoffs to milestones and data portability.
CXTMS InsightsAugust 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Freight Bankruptcies Are Rising: Build a Carrier Financial Early-Warning Queue
A practical carrier-risk workflow helps freight teams detect financial distress early, prioritize exposure, and act without disrupting service unnecessarily.
CXTMS InsightsAugust 29, 2026 · 6 min read