Analyze
Establish current sourcing costs, supplier economics, freight, duties, and inventory requirements.
IMPACT SCM / LANDED COST
Beyond Factory Price. Optimizing the Total Cost of Global Sourcing.
The lowest purchase price doesn't always deliver the lowest total cost.
At Impact SCM, we take a comprehensive approach to global sourcing economics, evaluating every cost component from the manufacturing facility to the final destination.
LANDED COST / ROUTE VIEWOrigin → DestinationCompare the complete journey.
IMPACT / SCM
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Manufacturer Cost Benchmarking
Finding the right balance between price, quality, and manufacturing capability — factory-direct price comparisons across sourcing regions, competitive benchmarking across qualified manufacturers, volume-based pricing and MOQ optimization, material and product specification cost analysis, and supplier negotiation and cost reduction opportunities.
02
Freight & Logistics Optimization
Reducing transportation costs across international supply chains — ocean and air freight cost comparisons, full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) analysis, container utilization and shipment consolidation, port selection and inland transportation optimization, and freight forwarder and logistics partner evaluation.
03
Tariff & Duty Analysis
Understanding the true cost of importing into the United States — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification review, country-of-origin and applicable duty analysis, Section 301 and other additional tariff assessments where applicable, trade agreement eligibility evaluation, and customs fees and import-related cost analysis.
04
Total Landed Cost Modeling
Making every sourcing decision with complete cost visibility — evaluating product purchase price, international freight and insurance, customs duties and tariffs, port handling and customs brokerage, domestic transportation, warehousing and distribution, inventory carrying costs, quality-related costs and supply chain risk, and developing comparable landed cost scenarios across suppliers, manufacturing countries, and transportation alternatives.
05
Inventory & Working Capital Optimization
Reducing the financial impact of global sourcing decisions — MOQ and order quantity optimization, inventory carrying cost analysis, lead-time and safety stock evaluation, payment terms and cash flow impact, demand planning and replenishment strategies, and total cost versus inventory investment trade-offs.
06
Continuous Cost Improvement
Turning sourcing intelligence into measurable financial results — supplier cost performance monitoring, freight and logistics cost benchmarking, tariff and regulatory change assessments, cost variance and margin analysis, alternative sourcing evaluations, and ongoing savings opportunity identification.
Global Sourcing Perspective
Evaluate manufacturing alternatives across multiple countries rather than relying on a single supplier or sourcing region.
Total Cost Transparency
Understand the complete economics of sourcing decisions, from factory pricing through final delivery.
Data-Driven Decisions
Compare supplier alternatives using structured landed cost models and measurable financial assumptions.
Quality Without Compromise
Cost optimization considers product specifications, supplier qualifications, and regulatory requirements.
Measurable Business Impact
Focus on documented cost improvements, margin enhancement, and long-term supply chain performance.
Our approach
Compare. Optimize. Deliver.
Benchmark
Compare qualified manufacturers and sourcing regions using consistent specifications and commercial assumptions.
Optimize
Identify opportunities across supplier pricing, logistics, order quantities, tariffs, and working capital.
Validate
Evaluate proposed savings against quality, regulatory compliance, service levels, and supply chain risk.
Measure
Track realized savings and cost performance against agreed baselines.
THE IMPACT SCM ADVANTAGE
Every Cost Matters. Every Decision Counts.
A lower factory price can quickly lose its advantage when higher tariffs, inefficient freight, excessive inventory, or unexpected logistics expenses are considered. Impact SCM helps customers evaluate these trade-offs to identify sourcing strategies that deliver the best overall economic value.
Our objective is not simply to negotiate a lower price. It is to optimize the total cost of getting the right product, from the right supplier, to the right destination.