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Spotlight on Freight Audit & Payment: Interest is Up in Keeping Costs Down

Optimizing transportation spend is top of mind for shippers today—and the emphasis is likely to grow as companies seek ways to maximize budgets across every department. As a result, the need for freight audit and payment services is growing.

November 8, 2023 | Finance | November 2023 | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Visibility

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings

Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains. While bear markets are known for their economic uncertainty and declining stock prices, bull markets are characterized by investor optimism and rising asset values. Both markets present unique hurdles that supply chain professionals must adeptly navigate.

October 2, 2023 | Finance

Proforma Invoice: Format, Benefits, and Drawbacks

Navigating the world of invoicing can be daunting as it is full of terminology and practices. The proforma invoice is an essential document every business needs to understand. This informational guide outlines a proforma invoice format, its benefits, and potential drawbacks. Whether you’re a business owner, a committed buyer, or someone curious about invoicing, we’ve […]

February 27, 2023 | Finance

Proforma vs. Commercial Invoice: Definitions, Examples, and Differences

There are significant differences between a proforma and a commercial invoice. Both documents look alike, so it is important to know how to differentiate one from the other. What Is a Proforma Invoice? A proforma invoice may answer a letter of inquiry from a potential buyer or provide the terms of a final invoice, so […]

February 6, 2023 | Finance | Global Economy | January 2023 | Transportation

Transportation Strategies to Offset Inflation

Business professionals have had a tough time navigating fluctuating logistics costs over the past two years. But hold on! There are ways to keep your balance while negotiating price increases.

January 4, 2023 | Finance | Inventory Management

5 Ways Logistics Managers Can Battle Inflation in 2023

With inflation at 40-year highs and a challenging macroeconomic situation, here’s how you can find stability in your operation.

Finding Increased Revenue in Agility-Boosting Tech

A new survey from B2B software firm Cleo brings to light a lesser-known finding: executives making investments in agility-increasing technology were able to increase revenue during the pandemic in 2021.

Managing Working Capital Amid Product Shortages

Distributors can’t seem to catch a break. First they faced a liquidity squeeze when COVID-19 raged onto the scene, triggering a dislocation in the supply and demand for products. Now, as they enter the third year of the pandemic, distributors are grappling with wide-ranging shortages of goods and commodities across the supply chain that show no sign of abating.

Vertical Focus: Exercise Equipment

Planet Fitness is one fitness club company that has thrived in recent years, growing from 918 locations in 2014 to more than 2,200 in 2021. FISCAL Fitness Here’s a sampling of statistics about the fitness equipment industry, compiled by RunRepeat and other sources, that helps to illustrate its status today. The fitness equipment industry is […]

March 30, 2022 | Finance | Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Finance: You Can Bank On It

Supply chain finance programs can successfully keep the cash flowing, enabling companies to cut debt and boost profitability.

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