by Ekrem Duman | Sep 2, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Sourcing
⚡ TL;DRBrokerage connects a shipment with a carrier in exchange for a commission or margin. Procurement should make the commercial model visible, preserve the buyer’s right to know the performing carrier, control conflicts and subcontracting, and reconcile the...
by Ekrem Duman | Sep 2, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRThe SSDER glossary uses ADVANCE for both a cash advance and transport for a previously reserved vessel sailing. Procurement should separate those meanings, define what is being prepaid, link payment to booking and cargo milestones, and protect the buyer if the...
by Ekrem Duman | Sep 2, 2026 | Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Procurement
⚡ TL;DRAccessorial charges are costs added to a base transportation rate, such as equipment rental, currency adjustment, delivery or handling fees. Procurement should define each charge, its trigger, unit, evidence, approval path, effective date and dispute rule so a...
by Ekrem Duman | Aug 30, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement
⚡ TL;DRYear-over-year price-cutting is running out of room. Procurement leaders are shifting from repeating the same negotiation playbook to a cost-leadership model built on should-cost data, market indexes, and AI-assisted decision support — while keeping supplier...
by Ekrem Duman | Aug 30, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRWAITING TIME is the period in which cargo, a vehicle or equipment is physically unable to progress. Procurement should separate loading or unloading time, terminal dwell, truck detention, container demurrage, chassis use and carrier delay, then define the start...
by Ekrem Duman | Aug 30, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRCLASSIFICATION groups freight by transportation characteristics so a rate can be applied. In LTL and other structured freight environments, the item description, density, handling, stowability and liability affect the class or rating. Procurement should control...
