Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. In procurement especially, you are likely to be involved in building contractual agreements with suppliers engaging in commercial negotiations over product price, supplier service, and accountability for inbound transportation of the purchased goods.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

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Forto

JULY 15, 2019

Ineffective freight forwarders often lose track of shipments, allow roll-over of cargoes because their volumes moved with the shipping line are too low or the negotiated freight rates are not in line with the actual market conditions. Understandable and Reliable Pricing. This simplifies the cooperation between your suppliers and team.

Freight forwarding 40

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Geological Survey. Lower freight costs since these warehouses often negotiate favorable rates with freight companies based on their volume of clients and order throughput. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Their pros and cons.

Examples 52

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Nafta Survey August 2018 1) Do you agree with President Trump’s assertion that Nafta is “the worst trade deal ever made”? * an OEM a tier supplier a LSP other Which country are you based in? Yes No 2) Is renegotiating Nafta a good idea? * Email Phone Do you work for ? *

Survey 28

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. In each case, innovation and disruption was regarded as a “double-edged” sword.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Factory Gate Pricing (FGP) and Primary Freight (PF) strategies, as adopted by major grocery retailers, are causing a shudder up the spine of many retail suppliers. What are Factory Gate Pricing and Primary Freight strategies? Under the FGP and PF models, the retailers collect the products from the suppliers factory gate.

Price Reduction 75

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