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 93

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 93

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

This enables businesses to leverage economies of scale, negotiate favorable freight rates, and access value-added services like warehousing, transportation, and order fulfillment. A knowledgeable 3PL brings industry expertise, specialized infrastructure, and established networks. Are You Profitable with Your Transportation Strategy?

Negotiating Skills 117

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

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. To know more about the topic listen to our webinar: From Chips to Dips in Service?

Supply Chain Design 62

Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 62

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. The truckload market spiked last year about this time and the prices never went down. Holiday shipping prices going INTO California and heading west are looking good. Communicate with Customers and Suppliers.

Cost Reduction 86

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 86

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

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Currently, our client provides an incentive to a supplier via gain and pain share. Some incentives are reducing UNIT PRICING. This is also a negotiable issue. Decreasing prices based on increasing sales, i.e. sales incentives: additional customers closed; more warehouse activity; filling warehouses space with new customers.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Warehousing Waste Reduction 66

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