Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Ditch Unreliable Suppliers. Choose Domestic Suppliers. Consolidate Suppliers. Ditch Unreliable Suppliers. Three key problems are associated with unreliable suppliers: Quoting incorrect lead times. Ditch unreliable suppliers and find new, more reliable ones. Choose Domestic Suppliers. Let's dive in!

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. How procurement handles itself and its activities set the tone for all the events that follow, right up to the final delivery of goods and services to the end-customer.

Procurement Analytics 77

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement 77

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2024

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 118

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 118

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Our economy relies on the transportation of goods and materials to connect suppliers with manufacturers, manufacturers with retailers, and retailers with consumers. Unexpected Events: Since COVID-19 shook the world, the whole industry experiences how unforeseeable pandemics can impact global trade and transport. Inventory .

Material Savings 62

Material Savings Capacity Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 62

20Cube Logistics

APRIL 11, 2021

Here, we look at BoL in a more descriptive perspective including why it’s important, its content and how to properly use it for safe shipping and tracking purposes. Bill of Lading is a shipping document and has a record of all the items that are being shipped from a supplier to a receiver through a freight forwarder.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Forto

JULY 15, 2019

In the process of global shipping, you may come upon situations wherein you may need to change service providers, especially logistics services providers – which is easier said than done as you need to be sure of the reasons for the change, how to control things and people and be aware of negative and positive consequences of the change.

Freight forwarding 40

Freight forwarding Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Communicate with Customers and Suppliers.

Cost Reduction 86

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 86

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Communicate with Customers and Suppliers.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 48

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

It’s a lot of work to effectively manage freight and that is evident as readers gobbled up posts around freight claims, freight shipment processing by understanding the documentation and how to class your freight so you can get a freight rate. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

Blog 88

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Sellers have a difficult time deciding which SKUs to locate where, and how to dynamically manage them in a changing marketplace where demand is uncertain. It is difficult to know, however, how long these tariffs will last, as they very plausibly are negotiation tactics being used by President Trump. Dimensional Weight Pricing.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 89