by Ekrem Duman | Jul 16, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRAdvanced charges are transport costs passed from one carrier or intermediary to the shipper or consignee. Procurement should define what may be advanced, who pre-approves it, which source evidence is required, how markup and currency are handled, and how the...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 16, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Sourcing
⚡ TL;DRAd valorem duty is calculated as a percentage of a customs value, not simply the supplier invoice. Procurement must provide a defensible transaction-value pack, identify additions such as assists or royalties, test related-party pricing and keep the duty model...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 16, 2026 | Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Procurement
⚡ TL;DRAn abatement is a reduction or credit against a charge; absorption is when a carrier or supplier takes a cost without passing it to the shipper. Procurement should define the trigger, evidence, approval, accounting treatment and ownership so a credit does not...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 15, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Sourcing
⚡ TL;DRAnti-dumping duty is a trade-remedy exposure that can change the economics and compliance of a sourcing decision. Procurement should screen product scope, country, producer, classification and entry route, obtain supplier evidence, model duty scenarios and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 15, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRCar pooling can mean shared passenger transport or shared commercial vehicle capacity. Procurement should define the use case, eligible users or cargo, route, dispatch rule, safety, insurance, data, service levels and cost allocation before buying a platform or...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 15, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRA conveyor purchase is a throughput and safety system, not only a belt and motor. Procurement should specify material, rate, incline, transfer points, guarding, dust and spill control, lockout, availability, spares, maintenance access and commissioning...
