GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

This principle says nothing about how to earn the trust needed to get someone to agree to a contract or how to negotiate a viable contract. 5 Skills Needed for Radical Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration. Each of these skills is necessary for a successful collaboration.

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014. Now, why do we blog? Look out for great stuff in 2015!

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Freight Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiate Pricing 120

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. Cost Reduction is another major goal. As the two partners implement Continuous Improvement or Kaizen cost reduction will follow. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge. Effective KPI Management Goals. Rewards will be reaped by both parties.

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KPI Negotiating Skills 3PL Optimal Sourcing 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What does it take to make it?

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Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills 120

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The same held true after Superstorm Sandy and the unyielding winter of 2014, reports Lawrence J. 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. Think about. Consolidate.

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Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Capacity 161

GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

Unfortunately, shippers who misrepresent freight have taken advantage of 2014’s major capacity crunch and the perception of one on the way to make shippers trust their predetermined information. When shippers misrepresent freight, it risks much more than just the cost charged by the company. What Does It Mean for the Shipping Industry?

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Freight Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Cost Reduction Strategies 120

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

In 2002, a 10-day lockout on the West Coast cost the US economy an estimated $ 1 billion per day in the first week growing to $2 billion per day in the second week, and required a presidential intervention. The union clings to outmoded practices and negotiating tactics, while the rest of the industry moves on.

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Cost Reduction Strategies Panama Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills 40