Coping Strategies — Rising Cost Of Commodities

Likewise, there are significant opportunities for graphic communications service providers to improve supply chain management by working closely with key suppliers to improve efficiencies. This can often result in more favorable pricing in recognition of the costs savings the supplier can realize. “Consolidating purchases gives printers leverage and their supplier some scale to be able to help manage costs,” Levin points out. “If printers take larger quantity shipments less often, freight costs go down.”