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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Your inbox quickly fills with concerned emails highlighting rising costs, delayed materials, and your teams urgent efforts to assess the situation and determine the next steps. manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. For example, U.S.-based

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AI in procurement: Applications, Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies

Precoro

While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact. For example, AI can spot recurring or unnecessary costs, detect maverick spending (when employees purchase outside of approved channels), and identify opportunities for cost savings based on historical spending patterns.

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5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year

Talking Logistics

The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead.

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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Maximize Revenues and Efficiency with Automated Billing An automated billing solution benefits both customer and 3PL alike, in that it captures all billable activities performed by the 3PL, while accurately reporting charges at the rates and conditions associated with each customer’s specific negotiated contract.

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Distributor Selection - Mastering the Assessment Phase

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Cost to Serve: Cost Analysis: Calculate the costs associated with serving different market segments and regions. Include distribution, logistics, marketing, and sales support costs. Understanding cost to serve is critical before commencing distributor negotiations.

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Types of Supply Chain Reports: Definition and Benefits

SCMDOJO

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs. truck, rail, air, sea) to identify the most cost-effective options.

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How Inventory Management Rescues Supply Chains From Inflation

Clear Spider

Spoiler: Effective inventory management strategies are key to navigating price hikes without passing excessive costs onto consumers. As prices continued to rise, purchasing power plummeted. This ultimately means that companies struggled to maintain cost efficiency and operational stability.