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Aug 7
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The Buzz: The Procurement Mindset Shift ...

Supply Chain Now
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From rising diesel prices and geopolitical instability to new defense sourcing requirements and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, procurement and supply chain leaders are navigating a business environment where the traditional playbook no longer works. 
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