Transport bids – steps and precautions to take
The management of logistics processes requires constant review to reduce costs and optimize operations. It is necessary to review processes and […]
Densification of the Fractionated Mesh in Brazil Provides Opportunities in Service and Cost
With the growth of e-commerce and the densification of LTL (Less Than Truckload) networks and couriers in Brazil, these types of […]
The “Trap” of Price Negotiation in Restriction Scenarios
Aggressive negotiations, aiming at significant reductions in the purchase of critical resources can be dangerous, especially in contexts of supplier capacity restrictions […]
Do you trade well? He is sure?
We all overestimate our abilities in various activities. This phenomenon is so well known and scientifically proven that it has received a specific name: […]
The “7 deadly sins” in Purchasing and Supplies and how to avoid them
After 15 years working on “both sides of the table” – as a consultant and executive in Purchasing and Supplies and also in […]
The hidden costs of TCO
Supply chain decision makers such as transportation, inventory, warehousing managers, buyers, planners, etc., are all the time […]
Challenges in the Supply Area - conciliation between internal customers and suppliers
There are countless challenges in the Procurement area of a company. One of these challenges is the need to reconcile the demand of […]
Partnership with Suppliers: the Intel Case
Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in the Logistics Mission in the USA and learned about different operations, initiatives and good […]
What can the problems with suppliers in Brazilian clubs teach us?
Fluminense presented today its new uniforms for the dispute of the Brazilian Championship, which this time are made by the American Under Armour. […]
ISO 20400: You are what you buy – for more sustainable procurement
Announced in 2016, and under development since 2013 with a committee involving 40 countries, it was published in April of that year by International […]
Postponement as an inventory reduction mechanism
A few weeks ago, consultant Gabriel Cruz commented on the effects of the Brazilian economic crisis on companies' inventory costs. Factors […]
The year is not over yet
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a reference to the date of celebration of the beginning of a new year […]
