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Navigating Corporate Procurement Challenges
This chapter explores the complexities of procurement processes within corporations, particularly focusing on indirect services and the challenges faced by corporate buyers post-Great Recession. It highlights the shift in responsibilities for buyers managing larger budgets with fewer resources, emphasizing the tactics suppliers use to maximize profits in this changing landscape. The discussion also covers the risks associated with cost-cutting measures and the importance of strategic decision-making to avoid detrimental consequences.