by Ekrem Duman | Jul 15, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRA vessel-classification reference is useful evidence, but it is not a blanket approval for every cargo or voyage. Procurement should verify class status, vessel particulars, service scope, certificates, surveys, exclusions and the performing carrier before...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 15, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRBonded logistics is a custody chain. Procurement must define who receives the cargo, which document proves the handoff, where customs control remains, who may move the goods and which evidence releases the next commercial step. Key TakeawaysUse an ATF-style...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 14, 2026 | Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Sourcing
⚡ TL;DRLogistics providers can act as agent, broker, forwarder, contracting carrier or principal in different transactions. Procurement must identify the legal role for each lane, who contracts with the performing carrier, whose terms govern, who holds licences and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 14, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRCustoms compliance starts before the purchase order. Procurement must distinguish customs status from origin, confirm tariff classification and valuation inputs, identify licences and trade remedies, and assign document responsibility. A.TR supports...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 17, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing
Executive Q&A Summary: What’s changing in procurement in 2026? AI adoption in procurement is projected to hit 86% by the end of 2026, with agentic systems shifting the function from periodic, reactive sourcing events to a continuous, always-on system of...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 10, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing
Procurement / SourcingGlobal Sourcing Risk Management: Tariffs, Continuity, and Supplier ExposureThis expert guide explains how procurement leaders balance lower landed cost with tariff logistics and continuity risk. It is part of the Procurement pillar hub and...
