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Procurement & pricing

How a unit price is built up along a supply chain and how to compare offers on a like-for-like basis.

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  1. Container cranes over an export quay at a working container terminalBuyer education · Procurement & pricingWhy Branded Products Can Cost More Than Factory-Direct AlternativesWhy a product costs more on a shelf than from its producer, how margins compound along a distribution chain, and how to approach buying direct.May 24, 2026 · 6 min read