Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Luke’s began to build new supplier relationships. “We We built strategic supplier partnerships.” In this model, “the supply chain goes out and negotiates a contract on spine implants and says to doctors, ‘You’re now going to use Medtronic.’ In this model, you are presenting the surgeons with all the options.

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

In this article you will understand the nuances of electric forklift rentals and become familiar with typical use cases and pricing structures to make informed decisions about electric forklift rentals for your business. In case you are just here for the pricing? Let’s dive in!

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Expertise of Freight Forwarders Freight forwarders are well-versed in the knowledge of how to handle the customs regulations and documentation for your international shipments. How is this an advantage you may be thinking, since the customer can go and work with the carrier directly, right?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

In this post, I will outline how to select reliable core carriers and find the right third party logistics provider (3PL) for your business. Discuss with your strategic suppliers what is most attractive to them. For example, ask your asset carriers what lanes they need and how much volume to increase their yield.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? Supply/Inventory Management Inventory management problems and supplier relationship issues , too, can creep in over time and eat away at your profit margins.

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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. . Central Freight Holiday Shipping Rates.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa. However, we also know how to help businesses get the most from the resources they have and make the right decisions for improvement. So naturally, we’re here to help your enterprise too. TMS: Is it the Same as Outsourcing?

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