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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies relying on reactive supply chain management lose up to 10% of annual revenue due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. AI-driven procurement tools analyze pricing trends and supplier performance to negotiate better contract terms.

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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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Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. Supplier development. Supplier selection. Supplier relationships. Negotiations. The Three Main Supply Chain Functions. Scorecards.

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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. Then we get the Project Procurement Manager, who is responsible for communicating with suppliers concerning the purchase of commodities, equipment, and services.

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The Pros and Cons of Decoupling, De-risking and Diversification of Supply Chains

MTS Logistics

In a nutshell, the main advantages of supply chain risk diversification are minimizing potential supply chain-related disruptions, having more negotiating power, improved resilience, and access to new markets. By diversifying suppliers across different regions, companies can reduce the impact of localized disruptions.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. per chip were bearable for units selling for $100, but the price of the new chip was a fraction of that, at about $20. Supplier communication.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

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.