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10 Greatest Purchasing Books Ever Written

Supply Chain Opz

What are the essential purchasing books you should read? In this article, we will uncover the best purchasing books to help you get the edge over competition. Background Historically, purchasing people are considered a kind of clerical workers who are expected to perform basic tasks such as document issuance and price negotiation.

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Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 skills that a Procurement Manager should master

Procurement Templates

Negotiation Skills Actionable Steps: Prepare Thoroughly: Research suppliers’ market position and pricing strategies before negotiations. Resources: Books like Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury. Books like Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler. Books on problem-solving methodologies (e.g.,

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Maersk adds digital booking to air freight services

Supply Chain Dive

The online tool enables access to instant prices across 70,000 airport connections.

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Navigating Tariff Turbulence: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Leaders

SCMDOJO

They can raise consumer prices, reduce imports, change trade patterns, and cause other countries to retaliate. Can you increase prices for customers? Negotiate better prices with suppliers, use alternative materials, or implement lean manufacturing. Use resources, tools, guides, and e-books to stay ahead of disruptions.

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Modeling Piece Price Comparisons for Local and Regional Suppliers Versus Low-cost Country Initiatives

SCMDOJO

I worried whether I could successfully convey the message that even with the great prices, the total cost for the parts would be more than what it would cost to source locally or regionally. His new book is The Supply Chain Revolution: Unlocking the Sustainable Profit Chain. This led me to create the model described below.

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Best Negotiation Books

Procurement Zen

After reading a lot of them, here are the 7 best negotiation books for me. Here is what makes these books special: Each best books on negotiation is very hands-on. This makes the books very practical. Some negotiations books are more basic with terms you might have heard of, some are more advanced. Re-map if not!

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Purchase Price Variance (PPV)! A Profit or Loss Opportunity?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Purchase Price Variance, or PPV, is a common term in the realm of Purchasing/Procurement and Finance. In my experience proactive, attentive, and detailed Purchase Price Variance (PPV) can make an incredible contribution to the profitability of a company. What is Purchase Price Variance (PPV)? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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