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Two negotiators walk into the same high-stakes meeting.
Apple’s latest manufacturing pivot to India is more than a headline—it marks a critical shift for procurement and sourcing professionals who’ve been battered by years of tariffs, trade wars, and supply chain whiplash.
Let’s get real: Negotiation isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about knowing how to use it.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the negotiation process at an unprecedented pace.
The best negotiators know how to apply their skills in any situation—especially in a crisis.
Pricing power isn’t what it used to be.
Most people think of negotiation as a battle of words or a contest of wills. In reality, it’s a complex dance of human behavior, psychology, and organizational practices.
We’ve all been there.
Procurement leaders in 2025 are never further than a stone’s throw away from major disruptors.
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