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“We're talking to every third-party supplier every day of the week, and our traders are talking to them and buying products from them. When we're doing that, we see opportunities which no one else sees.” quote by Ivan Glasenberg
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“We're talking to every third-party supplier every day of the week, and our traders are talking to them and buying products from them. When we're doing that, we see opportunities which no one else sees.”

Ivan Glasenberg

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Frequent engagement with suppliers uncovers unique market opportunities that others miss.

In simple terms: Talking to suppliers daily reveals hidden chances.

Key Takeaway

Engage regularly to spot unseen opportunities.

Themes

networking opportunity market insight

Mood

strategic insightful

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • procurement
  • trading
  • product sourcing
  • market analysis

Key Concepts

supply chain competitive advantage

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you systematize supplier insights?
  • What barriers prevent deeper supplier collaboration?
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