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IKEA’s IWAY Lessons For Procurement!

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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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Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Grant Chapman, President at Kroeger!

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In 2015, I bought a Canadian distribution company focused on the toy/gift retail space. Most recently it has been exponentially growing the distribution company I purchased 6 yrs ago through modernization; portfolio management; growth into other categories; and expansion into the US market.

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IKEA’s IWAY Has Lessons For Every Procurement Team!

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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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What is Click and Collect? (Infographic)

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In fact, click and collect sales are showing impressive year-on-year increases; growing 155% as a percentage of total online sales for multichannel retailers between the years 2011 and 2015. The Assurance of Tactile Purchasing: By completing their order in-store, customers can inspect the product before committing to a purchase.