Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

UPS EVP and Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer Matt Guffey said the new contract includes “volume protection” with established minimums to ensure enough Postal Service parcels keep flowing into its network. In the court document, the city argues that the ship’s parent company, Grace Ocean Private Ltd.,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

Cost Reduction 86

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Here are some tips to assist you in shipping your first container. 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. Documentation. Customs Clearance and Port Documents. Cost Savings. Product/Market.

Tips 74

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Blog on Log

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Stolarczyk Kontane Logistics www.kontanelogistics.com It’s that time of year again — time to negotiate carrier contracts! Too often, business leaders focus their attention on rate structures during carrier-contract negotiations while ignoring other important facets of the carrier process. Pickup performance. Vested collaboration.

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Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 40

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Holiday shipping prices for 2014 are pretty similar to what they were last year, only a bit higher. Truckload Holiday Shipping.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 48

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Reliable suppliers with quality supply practices achieve better operational performance in quality, flexibility, reliability, cost, and design. Reduce costs. If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Let's dive in!

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Blog on Log

FEBRUARY 24, 2007

Here are some tips for your upcoming negotiations: Pickup performance. Late pickups cost you money, perhaps at overtime rates. The site should allow you to enter pickup requests and download imaged documents and customized reports. How can your delivery be made on time if your pickup isn't on time? Good communication.

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