When procurement meetings feel like stand-up shows

Ever noticed how our procurement meetings can become more like comedy routines than strategy sessions? Just last week, one of our suppliers sent a price increase that was so outrageous, I couldn’t help but laugh. It’s a reminder that while we’re all about the numbers, sometimes you just have to see the humor in the absurdity of our industry.

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