Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

Stop bullying your suppliers, carriers, and other trading partners. Bullying suppliers over price cuts. Taking a “I Win, You Lose” approach to negotiations. For related commentary, see “ Made in ‘I Really Don’t Know’ ” and “ GM Supplier Factory Explosion: Thoughts on Supply Chain Visibility and Responsibility ”.

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Negotiate Pricing Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 100

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

The general price level of products made in China is rising rapidly, and it has been claimed that some of the products actually originate in North Korea. It’s true that material prices have been skyrocketing recently. However, if you look at the prices over a longer time frame, they have gone down as well as up.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. The fashion industry is also, by nature, uniquely dynamic, mercurial even.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing 40

EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Customers demanded cheaper prices, more choices and faster fulfilment. In fact, China’s wages have been on the rise and fast-growing countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh are developing niches in footwear and clothing manufacturing as well. You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers.

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Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 64

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Practice integrity, avoid conflicts of interest and personal enrichment, treat suppliers equally and fairly, and comply with legal and other obligations. Directly or indirectly, you are affected.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. Search For Products & Suppliers. The easiest way is to search online at Alibaba or attend a trade show to meet suppliers in person. They offer one-stop convenience at a higher price.

Purchasing Skills 49

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 49

EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. Search For Products & Suppliers. The easiest way is to search online at Alibaba or attend a trade show to meet suppliers in person. They offer one-stop convenience at a higher price.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 40