Coping Strategies — Rising Cost Of Commodities

He also suggests using electronic ordering and payment to streamline administrative processes, saving time and reducing error. Levin adds that last-minute orders of small batches of product can also result in serious cost increases due to less efficient transportation methods.

And with a smaller supplier base goes the need for frequent communication. This includes making sure that the products you use, whether they are ink, plates or other consumables, are scoped properly for the job, taking advantage of online resources most suppliers make available, and standardizing where possible.