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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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A Quick Guide to Roles in Procurement

Logistics Bureau

For instance, the Chief Procurement Officer will lead the sourcing process, develop the procurement strategy, identify potential suppliers, and manage short and long terms goals. Members of the Sourcing Team are charged with finding out who’s in the market, who can do the work, and at what price. 2) Finance Manager.

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7 Cost Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know

3PL Links

Image source: Pexels | 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know Managing costs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive supply chain world. Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability.

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

GlobalTranz

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

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6 Ways to Get Supply Chains Ready for the Holidays

Material Handling and Logistics

Kuebix offers 6 tips to fine-tune transportation strategies for the holidays: 1. 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. Give customers visibility to their orders.

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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. More importantly, the type of carrier, whether asset-based or a lite carrier, may impact the risk of accessorials and overall pricing as well.

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Cost Reduction Strategies in Supply Chain: Guide

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain costs often represent a considerable percentage of the sales price of a good or service. Retail Suppliers <5.8% Industrial Suppliers <7.9% For instance, oil prices were relatively low during the period between 1984 and 2004, while labour and technology costs changed more quickly. Manufacturers <6.8%