Analysis Negotiate Pricing Tools 
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 26, 2025
Limitations of Traditional Supply Chain Planning Traditional supply chain planning relies on retrospective analysis. AI as a Predictive Tool AI-driven supply chain planning integrates machine learning, real-time data analytics, and external risk monitoring to anticipate disruptions before they materialize.
Ship Monk
APRIL 5, 2024
When was the last time you thought about your business’ relationship with its suppliers? The last time they raised prices? So much attention is paid to negotiating the price of the goods and coordinating the delivery that very little thought goes into the quality of the relationship and how improving it might help you both.
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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.
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Knowing the following key tactics and using the proper tools will help sustain long-term savings. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Review transportation pricing and contracts regularly.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2018
Many facilities try to trim their indirect spend by negotiating lower prices on a few of their most expensive items. But I often see companies that have more cutting tools, for example, than they need. If a specification changes or new tools come online, this excess inventory may end up in the trash. Too Little.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Reliance on too few primary suppliers for critical components and materials has compounded the problem even further with unexpected ripple effects on downstream manufacturing as evidenced by the still ongoing global computer chip shortages. Manufacturers know that good supplier relationships are critical. Managing Inventory.
Transporeon
JANUARY 25, 2018
The challenge For many years, Amway had used a generic sourcing tool that only facilitated communications with the company’s carriers rather than providing access to a supplier database and a collaborative environment to conduct sourcing events. It is a good feeling to know that you have control over the negotiation process.”
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