Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Limitations of Traditional Supply Chain Planning Traditional supply chain planning relies on retrospective analysis. AI-driven procurement tools analyze pricing trends and supplier performance to negotiate better contract terms. AI enhances supplier coordination by aligning raw material procurement with production needs.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". Naturally, a supplier relations conflict exists. Contract Negotiation Enhancing Supplier Relations.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Well, a freight forwarder negotiates rates on your behalf, knowing the market. This allows more allocation as a booking agent, having prices that are more accessible, too. Customers, shippers, and suppliers trust that their cargo is secure and will be delivered on time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

While all of this technology sounds pretty amazing, it should be said that this type of performance comes with a price tag. McCormick’s diverse supplier network helps shield it from Ukraine impacts. The lawsuits argue that the agency’s environmental analysis to justify spending up to $11.3 The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. Oil price fluctuations. Fluctuations in oil prices and oil supply disruptions are majorly caused by political events, supply pipeline issues or weather problems. Major supply chain risks in the Middle East.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

ABC Analysis: A form of Pareto analysis applied to a group of products to enable selective inventory management controls. ABC Classification: The classification of inventory, after ABC analysis, into three basic groups for the purpose of stock control and planning.

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