Public vending contracts require research and planning up front. One way is to check past RFPs, monitor board agendas for contract renewals and register with agency bid portals. Previous RFPs can show the present dealer’s commission and yearly guarantee. On bid listing sites, you can only see an RFP after it goes live. You have […]

You have to contact the 3PL decision-makers depending on the shipper. Talk to the director of logistics or director of operations for a mid-sized brand or manufacturer first. After that, bring in the VP of supply chain and finance. The RFP is managed through procurement at a large company and is finally approved by a […]