A Tale About Dave in Maintenance and his Cheaper Supplier
"I'm buying my widget from Supplier A because he's cheaper than the preferred vendor that Purchasing told us we have to buy from.” That's what Dave in Maintenance said to me. He figured that he could buy his £100 order for 10% less. You see, one of his friends works...
A Tale About Dave in Maintenance and his Cheaper Supplier
"I'm buying my widget from Supplier A because he's cheaper than the preferred vendor that Purchasing told us we have to buy from.” That's what Dave in Maintenance said to me. He figured that he could buy his £100 order for 10% less. You see, one of his friends works...
A Tale About Dave in Maintenance and his Cheaper Supplier
"I'm buying my widget from Supplier A because he's cheaper than the preferred vendor that Purchasing told us we have to buy from.” That's what Dave in Maintenance said to me. He figured that he could buy his £100 order for 10% less. You see, one of his friends works...
A Tale About Dave in Maintenance and his Cheaper Supplier
"I'm buying my widget from Supplier A because he's cheaper than the preferred vendor that Purchasing told us we have to buy from.” That's what Dave in Maintenance said to me. He figured that he could buy his £100 order for 10% less. You see, one of his friends works at this cheaper supplier, so he...
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