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LTL in a Post-Yellow World with Curtis Garrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Curtis documents and shares challenges, progress, and goals in a collaborative and community driven way. Curtis’ career has taken him through LTL operations – both driver and dock, Weights and Research, pricing, yield management, strategy, sales, and technology. He is a huge believer of working in public.

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What is Supply Chain Consulting?

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain consulting is an advisory service that helps organisations optimise their flow of goods, services, and information, starting with raw material suppliers through to end consumers. Consultants can also assist in managing your supply base, ensuring you select the right suppliers and establish effective commercial agreements.

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5 Important Considerations When Importing from China

Forto

When looking for trustworthy suppliers, you should take your time and seek support. Deal with the customs formalities – also to be able to calculate your sales prices exactly. Find Trustworthy Suppliers. Of course you can start by looking at the websites of the suppliers in question and find out who they already supply.

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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

Thirdly, suppliers and buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to do business due to the need for compliance with the continuing barrage of harsh sanctions. Many Western enterprises unknowingly depend on Russian and perhaps Ukrainian companies as t ier 2 suppliers. Firstly, the war is having a direct impact on ports and routes.

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Peak Time or Holiday Shipping: Strategies & Tips to Stay Sane, Mitigate Extra Costs, & Keep Customers Happy

GlobalTranz

Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. The truckload market spiked last year about this time and the prices never went down. Holiday shipping prices going INTO California and heading west are looking good. Communicate with Customers and Suppliers.

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Peak Time or Holiday Shipping: Strategies & Tips to Stay Sane, Mitigate Extra Costs, & Keep Customers Happy

GlobalTranz

Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. The truckload market spiked last year about this time and the prices never went down. Holiday shipping prices going INTO California and heading west are looking good. Communicate with Customers and Suppliers.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

per chip were bearable for units selling for $100, but the price of the new chip was a fraction of that, at about $20. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Supplier communication. Supply chain costs of around $5.50