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IKEA’s IWAY Lessons For Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

We completed extensive research, watched a lot of how-to clips, purchased some best practices resources, discussed/strategized amongst ourselves at length, developed ground rules, consolidated a plan, and continuously reviewed our methods and performance throughout Charlie’s first 15 months of training. We were well prepared.

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IKEA’s IWAY Has Lessons For Every Procurement Team!

Supply Chain Game Changer

We completed extensive research, watched a lot of how-to clips, purchased some best practices resources, discussed/strategized amongst ourselves at length, developed ground rules, consolidated a plan, and continuously reviewed our methods and performance throughout Charlie’s first 15 months of training. We were well prepared.

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The Amazon Effect is the New Walmart Effect!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Retailers are forced to lower prices, optimize their systems and processes, and reduce profit margins in favor of competition; meanwhile, Amazon continues its trek toward dominance. First coined in 2012 by Steve Weinberg, this is the Amazon Effect. What Is the Walmart Effect?