The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Over the last 3 years, the balance of power has shifted considerably, with LSPs gaining more control over pricing and service negotiations. To compound matters, some LSPs have developed sophisticated and convoluted pricing models, making it difficult for shippers to understand the true cost of transportation. What More Can be Done?

Negotiating Skills 130

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SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In 2017, US retail chocolate sales were the highest in 5 years, topping $22 B, while cocoa commodity prices are at a five-year low, more than 30% lower than the 2015 peak. Substantial declines in farm-gate cocoa prices make farmer financial situations challenging, and in most places, alternative incomes are not available.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In 2017, US retail chocolate sales were the highest in 5 years, topping $22 B, while cocoa commodity prices are at a five-year low, more than 30% lower than the 2015 peak. Substantial declines in farm-gate cocoa prices make farmer financial situations challenging, and in most places, alternative incomes are not available.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 40