Survey

As a buyer, what do you think is the greatest problem that business buyers have with suppliers?

Obtaining deliveries when wanted or scheduled or promised
Obtaining lower prices.
Obtaining product specification wanted or as ordered.
Refusal to negotiate.
Being dishonest or misleading about products or services offered.

Excellent Supplier Award 2012

Year: 2012

The winners of the American Purchasing Societyís 2012 Excellent Supplier Awards are W. W. Grainger and Martin Brother, Inc.. Grainger is a seven billion dollar national distribution company of MRO products with 20,000 employees. Its corporate offices are in Lakeforest, Illinois. Martin Brothers, Inc. is a regional foodservice distributing company with its operation center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Nearly all of the American Purchasing Society members who responded to the Society's survey indicated good pricing, and excellent quality and service from these suppliers.

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