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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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NTT DATA Saved $125 Million With SAP Ariba

Logistics Viewpoints

NTT DATA has been steadily moving more and more of their suppliers’ contracts onto the Ariba Network. Some suppliers have four or five-year contracts, so this work is ongoing. The big spend categories that are the focus for negotiations are contingent/professional labor and IT Hardware/Software & Cloud/Data Center services.

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Controlling Supply Chain Cost for Sustainable Growth

Blue Grace Logistics

Furthermore, by using advanced analytics tools, companies can employ predictive modeling, enabling them to anticipate demand fluctuations and proactively adjust their strategies. This helps in reducing supply chain costs associated with stockouts and overstocking.

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6 Truckload freight spend optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Knowing the following key tactics and using the proper tools will help sustain long-term savings. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. Review transportation pricing and contracts regularly.

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6 Ways to Get Supply Chains Ready for the Holidays

Material Handling and Logistics

Shippers need to keep operations flowing and use tools to handle the upsurge while keeping customers satisfied.”. 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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How to Get Your Indirect Spend Under Control

Material Handling and Logistics

Many facilities try to trim their indirect spend by negotiating lower prices on a few of their most expensive items. But I often see companies that have more cutting tools, for example, than they need. If a specification changes or new tools come online, this excess inventory may end up in the trash. Too Little.

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NTT DATA Saved $125 Million With SAP Ariba

Logistics Viewpoints

NTT DATA has been steadily moving more and more of their suppliers’ contracts onto the Ariba Network. Some suppliers have four or five-year contracts, so this work is ongoing. The big spend categories that are the focus for negotiations are contingent/professional labor and IT Hardware/Software & Cloud/Data Center services.

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