Category: Vendor Management

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Why Build a Vendor Management Program for Your Supply Chain?

Vendors play a critical role in helping move goods and products through the supply chain. But, if you have many different vendors spread across the U.S. and worldwide, managing vendor relationships can be very difficult. That’s why your company needs …

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How to Talk with Vendors to Streamline Processes!

Vendors are a necessary part of any successful supply chain. Your company can’t do everything on your own; you need reliable partners that can help you move product quickly and efficiently through the supply chain according to your timeline and …

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Should You Invoice Before Delivery of Goods?

Invoicing can quickly become complicated in supply chain logistics if you do not have the appropriate systems, processes, and software to support this effort in your industry. One of the most complex issues is deciding whether to invoice before delivery …

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5 Vendor Management Best Practices

Robust vendor management is a crucial aspect of business best practices. A subpar vendor management process can cause many problems for both the company and its vendors, leading to supply chain issues, lost profits, and bad publicity for both entities …

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Are You Still Contacting Carriers for Quotes?

Sometimes shipments require a specialized approach that a standard rate shipping tool cannot provide. Perhaps you need quotes from carriers that don’t have contracted rates. Or maybe these carriers don’t have the ability to automate this process. Fortunately for you, …

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