A procurement manager shares a costly lesson learned when chasing credit card rewards for business purchases, and how focusing on total cost saved their packaging budget. [...]
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A procurement manager with a $180,000 packaging budget breaks down the real cost differences between a specialist like Bemis and generic suppliers, revealing where you actually save money. [...]
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An office administrator shares a hard-learned lesson about why the lowest price on a Bankers Box at Staples can end up costing your company more in time, frustration, and hidden expenses. [...]
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A packaging procurement manager shares a costly lesson learned: how settling for 'acceptable' quality in marketing materials directly impacts client perception and brand value, with actionable advice for B2B companies. [...]
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A procurement manager breaks down Avery label templates (like 5160, 8162) and Google Docs integration, explaining how to choose the right one based on your specific use case to save time, money, and frustration. [...]
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An office administrator shares hard-won lessons on why the cheapest print job often costs more in the long run, and how to vet suppliers like Ardagh Group for quality and reliability. [...]
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As a procurement manager, I've tracked over $180,000 in shipping costs. Here's my no-BS breakdown of when to print USPS labels yourself, when to use a service, and how to avoid the fees that can double your shipping spend. [...]
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A first-hand account from a logistics specialist on the time we gambled on a cheaper vendor for holiday cards and nearly missed a critical deadline, and the expensive lesson it taught us about true cost. [...]
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A step-by-step checklist for B2B bulk ordering based on 6 years of procurement experience. Covers product verification, vendor comparison, and hidden cost traps for industrial supplies like 3M adhesives, promotional items, and print materials. [...]
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A procurement manager's field-tested checklist for ordering from 48 Hour Print. Covers spec verification, file prep, proofing, and the hidden steps most people skip that cause expensive mistakes. [...]
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