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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. He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. Negotiations.

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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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How to change your freight forwarder in less than 4 hours, saving up to € 35,000 per year 

Forto

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. The study consisted of 66.7 % small-medium businesses and 33.3% Understandable and Reliable Pricing.

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Factory Gate Pricing and Primary Freight Strategies

Logistics Bureau

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.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?

Material Handling and Logistics

Every year, in our annual MH&L Salary Survey , we ask readers to identify the biggest challenge they face in their jobs, and every year they tell us the same thing: finding, developing and retaining talent. This method is also a part of the IRB study to test it on 30 people. . within the suppliers’) warehouses. .