Logistics & Supply Chain

MRO Procurement for Logistics: How to Cut Spend Across Sites

MRO Procurement for Logistics: How to Cut Spend Across Sites Learn more icon

MRO spend is the budget line no one owns. Maintenance parts, safety gear, shrink wrap, cleaning supplies, and forklift repairs get bought at the site level, by whoever needs them, often on a card. Finance sees the cost weeks later on a statement. If you run finance at a logistics company with 100 to 1,000… Continue reading MRO Procurement for Logistics: How to Cut Spend Across Sites

Purchase Approval Process for Multi-Site Logistics Companies: How to Centralize Control Without Slowing Down Sites

Purchase Approval Process for Multi-Site Logistics Companies: How to Centralize Control Without Slowing Down Sites Learn more icon

A Controller at a 180-employee logistics company is two weeks into Q3 close. Four warehouses, four sets of invoices arriving without POs. One terminal bought $14,000 in pallet wrap off-contract because the regional manager said it was urgent. The approval workflow never saw it. The problem isn’t terminal managers cutting corners. The approval process was… Continue reading Purchase Approval Process for Multi-Site Logistics Companies: How to Centralize Control Without Slowing Down Sites

ProcureDesk vs Procurify for Logistics Companies (2026): Which Controls Multi-Location Spend Better?

ProcureDesk vs Procurify for Logistics Companies (2026): Which Controls Multi-Location Spend Better? Learn more icon

For a logistics or transportation company with 100 to 300 employees, ProcureDesk is typically the stronger procurement and AP automation platform compared to Procurify.  It costs less ($498 to $850 per month billed annually, versus Procurify’s reported $1,000 to $2,000+), deploys in 2 to 4 weeks, ships with 200+ punchout catalogs for MRO and industrial… Continue reading ProcureDesk vs Procurify for Logistics Companies (2026): Which Controls Multi-Location Spend Better?

Why Logistics Companies Keep Receiving Non-PO Invoices — and What It’s Costing Them

Why Logistics Companies Keep Receiving Non-PO Invoices — and What It’s Costing Them Learn more icon

Invoices without purchase orders are not an accident in logistics. They are a structural outcome of how the industry operates. This article explains why, what those invoices cost beyond their face value, and what a fix actually looks like for a company your size. ProcureDesk is a mid-market procurement and AP automation platform built for… Continue reading Why Logistics Companies Keep Receiving Non-PO Invoices — and What It’s Costing Them

Fixing the “Where’s My Order?” Problem: Strategic PO Tracking

Fixing the “Where’s My Order?” Problem: Strategic PO Tracking Learn more icon

Tired of manual tracking? Discover how purchase order tracking software streamlines your supply chain and ensures audit-ready governance for Ops leaders.  TL;DR The Fragmented Visibility Crisis: “Where is my order?” isn’t just a question—it’s a symptom of siloed data and manual follow-ups that drain Ops productivity and inflate lead times. Beyond Manual Tracking: Transitioning from… Continue reading Fixing the “Where’s My Order?” Problem: Strategic PO Tracking

Why Logistics Companies Lose 10-15% on Operational Supplies

Why Logistics Companies Lose 10-15% on Operational Supplies Learn more icon

Here is how to fix it: AP automation acts too late. Learn to move control upstream and block unauthorized spend. Read the full guide. TL;DR The Hidden Leak: Logistics companies typically waste 10-15% of their operational supply budget due to “maverick spend” through distributed credit cards and personal Amazon accounts. The AP Trap: Most CFOs… Continue reading Why Logistics Companies Lose 10-15% on Operational Supplies