The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Will freight brokerage pricing evolve toward a discounted, transparent fee model like stock brokerage pricing? If you were a small investor like yours truly, you bought the far less glamourous mutual fund which had lower transaction costs. Regulated pricing which meant they didn’t have to worry about disruptive competition.

Negotiating Skills 170

Negotiating Skills Modeling Software Price Reduction Modeling 170

Globalior

AUGUST 14, 2020

Demurrage is a cost paid to a shipping line when the owner of cargo is not able to take full delivery of the cargo within the stipulated time. Sometimes demurrage costs is confused with detention costs, because demurrage can occur due to the container being detained. These costs can occur in many situations.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Document Cargo Scenario Planning 52

Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Discuss it down to the smallest nitty gritty and smallest cost, make sure you cover it all and that it is all in writing with the agreement of both parties. Ensure that all your commercial documentation is aligned with these terms of sale and reflects the correct information so as to avoid any delays at export stage or at import stage.

Tips 74

Tips Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Vendor Strategies 74

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Another supplier guarantees lower supply prices that would re-establish the margins your company needs to meet its objectives. Your Italian company is negotiating the supply of aerospace products to a government in Asia. These documents can vary in length. Extortion: Asking for a bribe or similar illicit payment.

Procurement Analytics 75

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement 75

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. In this article, we define five advantages that will transform the future of freight forwarding. More Capacity and Cost Reduction A freight forwarder can develop several relationships and partnerships with all the carriers in the industry.

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Freight forwarding Negotiating Skills Freight Negotiate Pricing 88

GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

Today we feature a guest blog from Fronetics Strategic Advisors , a digital marketing agency, who specializes in the logistics and supply chain industries. You may be spending an enormous amount of time and money as part of a content marketing effort, but, if no one is reading what you’re producing, you’re definitely not achieving your ROI.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 51

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

The are the 8 Rights of Lean Transportation thinking: Right Materials, Right Quantity, Right time, Right Place, Right Source, Right Price, Right Quantity, and. All transportation is not waste and transportation can be used as a strategic differentiator. Focus on how transportation could be your strategic differentiator in the industry.

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Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 53