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Procurement Market Intelligence Report
Order Fulfillment Services
Sourcing Guide & Market Trends
Comprehensive intelligence for making smart purchasing decisions
Learn about actual and potential costs
How much should I pay for Order Fulfillment Services?
What is the average price of Order Fulfillment Services?
This procurement report includes pricing information to help you purchase Order Fulfillment Services. Our analysts provide a benchmark price and a price range based on key pricing factors to help you understand what you should be paying for this specific product or service. To see the average price for this and hundreds of other products and services, subscribe to ProcurementIQ.
Has the price of Order Fulfillment Services been rising or falling?
Analysts look at market data from the previous three years to determine an overall price trend. You can use the recent price trends to help you understand price volatility and plan your budget.
I’m not ready to purchase Order Fulfillment Services yet. Will I pay more if I wait too long?
We forecast the next three years of price movements by looking at factors likely to affect the market's supply chain, such as inputs, demand and competition. You can then use the price forecast to figure out the best time to purchase.
What other costs are associated with purchasing Order Fulfillment Services?
Our analysts calculate the total cost of ownership and assign a level of low, moderate or high, depending on things like customization, integration and installation. Use this information to budget for Order Fulfillment Services with a reduced risk of unexpected costs.
See how we display average pricing information, trends and market data.
Questions to ask potential suppliers
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How long have you provided these products to your longest-tenured client?
What qualifications does your staff have and what measures do you take to keep those qualifications up to date?
What industry do you most commonly supply this product for?
To what extent will ordering multiple products from your firm allow me to save on costs?
What is your repeat business rate for businesses in my industry and how does that compare to your overall rates?
Supply Chain Risk
Over the past three years, what percentage of your revenue has been dedicated to raw input materials? How has that changed?
Has the availability of raw materials tightened due to the coronavirus outbreak?
Over the past three years, what percentage of your revenue has been dedicated to labor?
How have fluctuations in input prices affected the prices of your products during the past three years?
How do you mitigate sudden price increases in raw materials?
When input prices rise, how much of the cost is absorbed by you and how much is passed onto buyers?
How, if at all, has your supply chain been affected by import tariffs levied in 2018?
Regulation
How do you manage regulatory change? Do you have regulation advisers or methods to track regulation?
How have changing regulations influenced your pricing now and how will the changes affect prices over the life our proposed agreement?
What ongoing training procedures do you provide for your staff?
Have you ever been found to be noncompliant with regulatory frameworks?
Amid widespread health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, what contingency plans are in place to mitigate risk to your clients and employees? Do you offer clients any flexible exceptions, such as contract suspensions?
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Key elements for every RFP
What should my RFP include?
Project Budget
Buyers should request a detailed breakdown of the rates applied to the buyer for different types of transportation services.
Buyers should indicate their expectations for payment schedules and methods.
Buyers should request a breakdown of any additional fees that may be applied, including setup fees, fuel surcharges, customs fees, insurance, and demurrage or other fees.
Selection Criteria
Buyers should prioritize the vendor’s experience and reputation when evaluating potential suppliers.
Buyers should consider vendors that have strong partnerships with reputable businesses that can serve the buyer’s routes and capacity requirements.
Buyers should give preference to vendors that operate in locations that are convenient and will limit the buyer’s total cost of ownership.
Buyers should weigh a vendor’s customer service capabilities, including their tracking and communication systems.
Buyers should reference the Buying-Decision Scorecard section of this report for key criteria to consider when evaluating providers.
Project Schedule
Buyers should indicate the deadline for proposals submissions.
Buyers should state when award information will be made available.
Buyers should indicate their desired start date for services and the timeline for an introductory period.