Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 18, 2019

Negotiate Your DIM Factor. If your business ships a large volume of parcels per day, you can negotiate a better DIM factor with FedEx and UPS. This is the same kind of negotiation you’ve had for your shipping rates. In your negotiations, try to increase this number as much as possible. Infographic).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

People will also need to be comfortable with never being an expert on what they may source but collaborating with those who believe they are the experts and thus do not need your involvement to buy/negotiate those goods/services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Customer demand remains higher than normal despite these issues, so as a contractor, here are a few tips to help you navigate these challenges: Subscribe to Raiven’s quarterly supply chain updates to get the latest pricing trends from the industry experts. Join a group purchasing program like Raiven or Avendra.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 10, 2020

After selecting your ideal supplier, the buying agent will help negotiate the conditions of the main elements of the supply. The primary functions of sourcing agents include; • Manage negotiation and communication with manufacturers. Perform quality inspections. Manage logistics and shipping. Oversee production.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Rapidly-scaling cannabis companies in Canada need: People who can scale businesses and ramp up supply chain operations without letting costs run out of control. In some cases, companies would be well-served by bringing on high-skilled contract (contingent) employees to build out supply chains as other growing companies have done.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 15, 2022

These restrictions are necessary and non-negotiable. Drones can not fly over or near airports. They can not fly at excessive altitudes, as defined by government regulations, such that they could cause air strikes. This means that addresses at or near protected airspace will not be able to receive delivery by drone.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Retailers need to be able to respond in kind. In order to compete many retailers need to offer a free shipping option. The ability to negotiate lower carrier rates can be limited. It clearly cuts into their gross margins. Additionally fulfilling E-Commerce orders from your DC is likely to be slower, and more expensive.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

You may need to negotiate with a supplier to get the costs down. Ecomcrew has a great guide for contracting and negotiating with Alibaba suppliers. Determine if you can meet your suppliers MOQ or try to negotiate them down. What is Minimum Order Quantity.

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