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Enhancing Procurement Excellence Through the Power of Negotiation

Procurement Academy

A crucial part of successful procurement strategies is the art and science of negotiation. Procurement negotiation refers to a buyer (usually from a company) and a seller (usually from a supplier) working together and discussing the likes of pricing, terms, conditions, and other aspects of a procurement contract.

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A New Decade: Give Science A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

George’s stated goal was an “end-to-end supply chain strategy,” but the verbage rambled in a non-sensical cycle of monosyllabic industry slang when asked to define it. In short, his vision of an end-to-end supply chain was transactional: better processing of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry? It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. Getting Started in Supply Chain. Streamline standards , including in procurement, packaging, and delivery.