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Maximize Ecommerce Supplier Relationships

Ship Monk

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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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Typically pricing is prioritized, but it should also be complemented with quality and delivery time.

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6 Ways to Get Supply Chains Ready for the Holidays

Material Handling and Logistics

Carriers can house shipment information letting suppliers and customers know where their goods are and when to expect them to arrive at the next destination. Since the integration is two-way, shipment data is populated back into the ERP system for record-keeping and to provide stakeholders with complete visibility.

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How manufacturers and distributors can re-imagine procurement in the supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

They have a contract with a supplier who delivers on time, and who charges acceptable prices. This meets all their key performance areas. A single supplier focus means that there is a high risk if the supplier closes its doors. The two main pillars of sourcing will be alternative suppliers and alternate pricing.

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Procurement Logistics: What Is It & Where Do Logistics Providers Fit In?

GlobalTranz

The answer is closely linked with how a company markets and contacts suppliers and vendors, reports Srikanth Pinagali. Ultimately, these raw materials must be obtained from suppliers and transported to the factory. Ultimately, the terms and conditions are laid out during contract negotiation.

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9 Barriers to Optimal Inventory and How to Break them Down

Logistics Bureau

Instead, your company’s optimal inventory performance will be such that you can meet the service levels you aspire to (or to which your customer agreements commit you) with the barest minimum negative impact on profit and working capital. 3: Supplier Lead Time. No inventory optimisation solution comes without tradeoffs.

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Building Strong Supplier Relationships in the Oil and Gas Industry: The Key to Successful Procurement

Globalior

Photo from: [link] Building Strong Supplier Relationships in the Oil and Gas Industry: The Key to Successful Procurement The oil and gas industry is a complex and dynamic industry that relies heavily on procurement to ensure the delivery of goods and services that support its operations. Developing Strong Supplier Relationships A.