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Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Improving on their marketing and procurement skills would help them achieve such aspirations. The group advocates a proactive and enhanced approach to Logistics procurement. Concluding thoughts Shippers have the opportunity to leverage opportunities and buying power, to achieve better logistics and supply chain deliverables.

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

A Middle-East-based B2B online platform, Tradeling, launched last year with an initial investment from Dubai Airport Freezone Authority to help businesses across the Middle East and North Africa to procure goods from around the world. Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world.

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How to Manage Risk and Boost Transparency in the Raw Material Supply Chain

EcoVadis

Umicore, a global materials technology and recycling group, introduced its Sustainable Procurement Framework for cobalt. 3TGs: Updates on Gold Sustainable Procurement. CISCO’s CHILL has carried out blockchain feasibility studies in Rwanda. ISEAL ALLIANCE has explored how blockchain technology can impact the future of certification.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Palestinian Territory, Occupied.