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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Flexibility: Another way to reduce risk is to build flexibility into your supply contracts. This way, you’re not locked into long-term contracts with suppliers who may not be able to meet your needs in the event of a disruption. Perhaps 30 days of inventory isn’t enough in times of crisis, and terms should be updated.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Obviously, contract type matters. Fixed-price contracts are the most vulnerable.

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Government Government Price Contract 40

Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Simplified Import Custom Clearance System for Small-lot Shipments In light of the nature of small-lot shipments requiring prompt customs clearance, a simplified import customs clearance system was established to allow businesses handling large volumes of ocean freight that meet certain conditions to omit certain declaration items (e.g.,

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Import Freight Inventory Management Inventory 45

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

13] Fourth , “the PPI includes government purchases, while the CPI does not[.]” [14] Because of the differences, for Government contracts cost and pricing analysis, PPI tends to provide better benchmarks for non-commercial supply or construction contracts. This is particularly true in the Government contracts space.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40