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5 Ways Shippers And Suppliers Can Maintain A Great Relationship

Blue Grace Logistics

What This Blog Is About: How to build a mutually beneficial relationship based on trust & credibility with your suppliers. The best way to establish fluid and useful communications channels with your suppliers. The importance of setting the tone of the relationship and being an example of what you expect.

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What Is Vendor Compliance Program for Retail?

GoShip Blog

Apparently, retail compliance programs will soon be used by even small retailers, so it’s crucial to understand the goal of supplier management and how it works. Any disruption results in longer operational processes (for example, the need to produce more paperwork, add more manual force to fix the issues, etc).

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The Critical Role of Your Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

While ensuring fantastic customer interactions is valid, it is important to note that roughly 85 percent of the issues that customer service agents deal with are related to not having the right product at the right time in the right quantity with complete documentation.

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What Is Vendor Compliance and Why Is It Important for Retailers?

GoShip Blog

Apparently, retail compliance programs will soon be used by even small retailers, so it’s crucial to understand the goal of supplier management and how it works. Process delays Any disruption results in longer operational processes (for example, the need to produce more paperwork, add more manual force to fix the issues, etc).

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How to Reduce Lead Times: 11 Tips for Manufacturers & Warehouses

Conger

Note: If you can't find a local supplier, use the large ordering strategy: Placing larger orders but less frequently to keep more inventory on hand. Consolidate Suppliers. Managing lead times demands more than just managing your suppliers. Avoid delays associated with customs holdups.