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Your Guide to FlexRFP eSourcing

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Shipping and Small parcel. EC Sourcing Group has performed several case studies when it comes to FlexRFP eSourcing. To learn more about FlexRFP eSourcing or to schedule a demo, please contact EC Sourcing Group at 973-936-9672 to speak with a member of our team. Construction Materials. Office supplies.

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5 Benefits of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management

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Many overseas suppliers have become more eco-friendly and use sustainable products for shipping. When you use global sourcing in supply chain management , you will interact with global suppliers just as you would domestic ones when it comes to your sourcing steps. Less waste. We want to help you re-imagine procurement.

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What Are the Goals of Procurement Management?

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If you don’t run a tightly organized ship, your relationship with your vendors can suffer. To find out more about how EC Sourcing Group can help you tailor your goals of procurement management to better utilize your purchasing department’s full potential, give us a call today at 1-888-353-9737 (option 1) or click here to schedule a demo.

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How to Use Information Technology in Supply Chain Management

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The supply chain consists of procurement , production, packaging, warehousing, shipping, risk management , delivery, among others. Logistics and shipping management. Good supply chain software will have a robust section on warehousing and shipping management. Return management. Order and supplier management.

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How to Build an Ideal Supplier Scorecard

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It could also be an incorrect purchase order, shipping number, billing address, date, and so on. COST AND PRICING : Organizations typically want the supplier who provides the lowest cost for goods.

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New Reality in Supply Chain Strategy – Where are the Weakest Links?

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Wouldn’t we all like to have a supply chain built to withstand a ramming like the cruise ship RCGS Resolute? Not only did the cruise ship escape with minimal damage but the Venezuelan navy patrol boat that attacked it suffered damage that caused it to sink. A crisis will shine a light on the weakest links in your supply chain.

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Demystifying Transportation Sourcing – A Practitioner’s View

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Shipping cost or ability to deliver. Know the characteristics of your shipping needs such as lanes, quantity, and service levels, and align them with the right carriers. The more variability you have in shipping, the more your rates will spike. What is the biggest concern to your business?