𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The costs related to inbound logistics are among the main factors in decision-making within Procurement. The volatility of freight, fuel, and storage prices has a direct impact on acquisition costs, making budget accuracy in purchasing planning more challenging. This is particularly critical in periodic purchases, which require calculating the average cost of specific items.

In this scenario of variability and instability, some relevant topics must be analyzed and incorporated into intelligent Procurement strategies, contributing to more assertive decision-making and greater budget predictability:

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀:: periodic analysis of supplier location, whether local or international, to balance and mitigate logistics costs. Inefficient transportation not only increases handling costs and the risk of unnecessary damage but also impacts the environment through higher carbon emissions, influencing responsible Procurement policies.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: assessment of dependency on routes, customs tariffs, and transportation bottlenecks that increase risks in Procurement. It also involves the proactive mapping of alternative suppliers and the use of predictive technologies to anticipate disruptions, reducing financial and operational impacts.

𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: collaboration between Logistics and Procurement is crucial to align negotiations of product acquisition costs and logistics service prices, enhancing contract optimization, meeting deadlines, and maximizing results.

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