Procurement

Highlights

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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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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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Naval Ship
Aug. 3, 2022
The military and its partners have become too dependent on foreign-made parts, materials and minerals.

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