Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. Tariffs on steel from Chinaup 25%and retaliatory moves from Canada and Mexico may turn supplier relationships upside down.

Price Reduction 91

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 91

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What strategies can businesses employ to optimize these costs, enabling them to streamline operations and enhance efficiency? Furthermore, by using advanced analytics tools, companies can employ predictive modeling, enabling them to anticipate demand fluctuations and proactively adjust their strategies.

Negotiating Skills 117

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

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.

Cost Reduction 86

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 86

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

Given the importance of the subject, we hosted a webinar on the topic – From Chips to Dips in Service? Source: BlueGrace Logistics Webinar: From Chips to Dips in Service? Negotiation power: Cost is an important factor in supply chain. It can be for a new product mix, design, packaging, supply, or go-to-market strategies.

Supply Chain Design 62

Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 62

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

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.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 48

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Thirdly, suppliers and buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to do business due to the need for compliance with the continuing barrage of harsh sanctions. Many Western enterprises unknowingly depend on Russian and perhaps Ukrainian companies as t ier 2 suppliers. Firstly, the war is having a direct impact on ports and routes.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Scenario Planning 98

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. Value-Added Services and TMS Capabilities Are Critical Points in Contract Negotiation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 60