posts By RED BEAR
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.
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RED BEAR
May 8, 2025
Let’s get real: Negotiation isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about knowing how to use it.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly closing the execution gap in complex, high-stakes negotiations.
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RED BEAR
May 6, 2025
The best negotiators know how to apply their skills in any situation—especially in a crisis.
By
RED BEAR
April 28, 2025
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.
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RED BEAR
April 15, 2025
We’ve all been there.
By
RED BEAR
April 10, 2025
Procurement leaders in 2025 are never further than a stone’s throw away from major disruptors.
