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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

ivalua

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. .

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Top 10 Foundational Steps To Building A Strong Procurement Strategy

The Procurement School

Strategic items are both costly and can only be purchased by one or few vendors (e.g. speciality scientific equipment, expert negotiators for high-dollar complicated contracts). Collaboration and strategic partnerships can work well for these commodities, where a long-term relationship is established with one or two vendors.

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Rome wasn’t Built in a Day, Neither was your Supplier Relationship

ivalua

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. .