GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

Unfortunately, finding savings in parcel shipping costs can be difficult at best, especially considering the major carriers’ constant changes to parcel service guides. Carriers have detailed published rates, counter rates and negotiated rates with various shippers, smaller carriers and even destination types. Negotiations.

Negotiating Skills 49

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 49

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

One of the main responsibilities of this manager is to minimize the cost and maximize the effects of the company’s supply chain. Impressive Communication Skills. They have to possess the skill of articulating complex concepts in a way an outsider or a worker on a lower level can understand. Writing Skills. Tech Skills.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chains 70

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

However, shippers have learned a few things about how to respond when Mother Nature or consumers throw a proverbial curveball. Go-to solution for responding to the crunches been higher freight rates, and while carriers have traditionally been in control of this, shippers can no longer pass the costs along to consumers directly.

Price Reduction 64

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Capacity 64

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2015

Throughout the course of business, demand for items will contract and grow, and your business needs to be able to process customer orders. Rather than going on about how to keep your relationship positive, think about the following 10 reasons you need to maintain a positive relationship with your carrier(s).

Negotiating Skills 94

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 94

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

with one or two trucks, so they wanted to adjust the playing field in this market space and be price competitive.” . Long Haul (over 800 miles) The long haul runs are also affected by the ELD mandate, of course, but many carriers operating these runs were already in compliance. . Are we losing money with this a specific vendor?

Capacity 48

Capacity Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 48

GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

In a sense, shippers have plenty of power at the start when placing orders for pick up, but carriers have the final say in what freight shipping costs. So, shippers need to understand what the problem is, how it is handled and what it could mean for future business with carriers. What’s the Problem When Shippers Misrepresent Freight?

Negotiating Skills 54

Negotiating Skills Freight Cost Reduction Price Reduction 54

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Of course, every business owner wants their operations running as tightly and efficiently as possible, but the footwork required to determine how to optimize your business’s operations and see tangible results is often easier said than done. . Typically, it costs less than a full truckload, an obvious appeal to any shipper. .

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 48