Without suppliers, a supply chain cannot exist. Therefore, purchasing agents are crucial. So what is a purchasing agent? Purchasing agents do everything it takes to guarantee there are sufficient raw materials, component bits, semi-finished items, and packaging to satisfy the…
If you're in the process of working toward your procurement certification, you probably have a few questions. You're not alone, either! That's why we took the time to research what the most common procurement certification questions are and answer them…
The majority of U.S. businesses rely on international freight shipping to import or export their goods and merchandise. It is estimated that ocean vessels carry 53% of U.S. imports and 38% of exports, measured by monetary value. Whether you are…
With businesses expanding and more responsibility for employees and the business owner piling up, certain tasks can slip through in the chaos. Organizing purchases for a business can easily be forgotten or pushed to the side. When these purchases are…
The cargo shipping industry is huge, with $6.4 trillion worth of cargo being shipped through the air alone in 2012. Factor in the that the cargo industry is not limited to the air, but the oceans and ground too, and…
Business owners strategizing to expand their business can feel overwhelmed by the ordeal. They are adding on extra tasks to their everyday agenda to accomplish their goal, and the work pileup can take a toll. To expand profitably, business owners…
Between managing your daily business operations and marketing your company, it is tough to focus 100% on your shipping operations. However, you should -- your delivery and supply operations can make or break your business. So, how do you hack…
Today, you can buy almost anything online, from breakfast cereal to automobiles. Internet sellers give even the most remote consumers access to products that may never otherwise reach their areas. However, shipping can sometimes be a problem, especially if you…
At JML our purchasing agents provide a service of receiving shipments that come from counties all over the world. Our U.S. offices and warehouses are in Miami, Florida is a perfect location whether a package comes in by sea, or…
For many of our clients, international shipping is the only way to get the job done. However, no matter how many times you’ve dealt with the process, it is still incredibly vital to have top-notch insurance coverage. Here are four…
