Procurement

Highlights

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Price Negotiation
June 5, 2023
The last couple of quarters have been particularly busy for these asks.
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June 15, 2023
Asian supplier economics have changed radically with geopolitical tensions rising and market conditions shifting.
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World Map Currency
Feb. 8, 2023
Nine factors to consider in a total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
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Lawn Mower
Nov. 18, 2022
Finding cost savings, not negotiating harder with suppliers, is the holy grail.
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Checklist
Sept. 15, 2022
These 25 purchasing-group criteria leave piece-price in the dust.

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