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         <title>Develop Aligned Goals with Internal Stakeholders</title>
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         <title>Reasons for Not Being Strategic</title>
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         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:20:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458775704</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Deciders: </strong>have formal/informal power to select + approve final suppliers&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458776062</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Gatekeepers: </strong>control the flow of information&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:21:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458778411</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Identify emerging materials + service technologies</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:24:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458778804</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Develop supply options and contingency plans to reduce risk&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:24:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458779231</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Support requirements for diverse and globally competitive supply base&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:25:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Strategic Supply Management Roles and Responsibilities</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458779671</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:25:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Spend analysis</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458780458</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:26:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458780808</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Process of collecting historical data by commodity&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:27:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458781108</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Drive all spend to a <em>unit </em>or <em>rate </em>of consumption&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:27:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458781492</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Used to drive strategies in&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:27:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458781839</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Demand management&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:28:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458782084</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Commodity management&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:28:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458782376</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Risk management&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:28:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458782805</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:29:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458783392</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Process of using consumption data to forecast and estimate future consumption&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:29:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458784131</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Optimize sourcing strategies&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:30:53 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458784131</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458784432</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Proactively set policies, procedures, and measurement systems&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:31:16 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458784432</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458785051</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ensure appropriate levels of capacity in supply base to minimize risk&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:32:01 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458785051</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458786616</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Establish fixed set of standards to limit options&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:33:32 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458786616</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458787059</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Restrict supply base to include only preferred suppliers that meet risk and compliance requirements&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:34:04 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458787059</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458787341</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Challenge product and service specifications to drive out costs&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:34:23 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458787341</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458788131</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Review and develop statements of work&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:35:12 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458788131</guid>
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         <title>Category management and supplier evaluation/selection</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2458789316</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-27 10:36:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459683616</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Process of developing insights into</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:47:02 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459683616</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459683782</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Stakeholder requirements&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:47:24 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459683782</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459683896</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>External industry intelligence&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:47:49 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459683896</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684050</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Supply base capabilities&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:48:16 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684050</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684176</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Operational risks&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:48:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684263</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Strategy development&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:49:03 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684263</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684490</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Identify competitive value</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:49:44 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684490</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459684652</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Category strategy elements</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:50:17 UTC</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459685893</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Business case to identify rationale for plan&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:54:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459686102</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Risk mitigation plan&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:55:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459686281</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Business value derived from implementation&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:56:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459686833</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Negotiation plan&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:57:16 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459686833</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459687150</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Supplier scorecard&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:57:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459687521</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Sourcing work plan&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:59:04 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459687521</guid>
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         <title>Contract Management</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459687722</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>A process associated with defining the contract, defining roles and responsibilities of both parties, and advising when to modify and ensure appropriate escalation.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 08:59:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459688060</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>How to award contracts</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:00:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459688271</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Competitive bidding: </strong>How many suppliers to bid?&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:01:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459688471</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Negotiation: </strong>Use of cross-functional team?&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:01:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459688586</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Some combination of both</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:02:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459688762</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Supply management has ultimate responsibility for the contract&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:02:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459689164</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Need for</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:04:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459689259</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Accuracy in terms and conditions&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:04:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459689452</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Alignment with category strategy, required service levels, and periodic audits&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:05:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459689605</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Need to trigger proactive sourcing <em>prior </em>to contract expiration&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:05:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459689855</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Maintenance of contract database&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:06:20 UTC</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459690064</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Initiation of compliance and/or improvement actions when less-than-desirable supplier performance occurs&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:07:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Cost Management</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459690389</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:08:12 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459690389</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459690895</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Understand true cost of purchased goods and services</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:09:33 UTC</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691034</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Unbundling price paid and various components over product lifecycle&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:10:00 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691034</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691165</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Deliver a target cost and a unit rate&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:10:21 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691165</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691345</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Use of decision-support tools and techniques</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:10:50 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691345</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691597</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Develop insights to</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:11:33 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691597</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691753</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Cost of supporting a process or commodity&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:12:00 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691753</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691920</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>The gap between cost drivers and assumed business case&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:12:29 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459691920</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692100</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Identify the business case&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:13:02 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692100</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692286</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Total cost of offering a service&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:13:33 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692286</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692487</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Development of cost models&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:14:14 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692487</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Managing the Procure-to-Pay Process</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692852</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:15:24 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459692852</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693467</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Automation of all transactional activities including: </strong><em>Requisitioning; </em><em><mark>RFX</mark></em><em>; Contract award; Orders; Approval; Receipt; Payment&nbsp;</em></div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:17:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693467</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Supplier Relationship Management</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693590</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:17:34 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693590</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693787</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Day-to-day transactions&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:18:18 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693787</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693933</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Identification and mitigation of operational risk and deliverables&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:18:43 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459693933</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694080</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Business continuity planning&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:19:05 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694080</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694275</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Understanding suppliers’ business challenges&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:19:37 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694275</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694489</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Identification of opportunities to improve value and reduce cost&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:20:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694489</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694987</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Establishing supplier scorecard metrics and reviewing progress&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:20:59 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459694987</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459695264</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contract terms and conditions&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:21:42 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459695264</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459695511</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Leveraging flow of information between key internal process owners and suppliers&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:22:28 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459695511</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Establish a Supply Management Strategy</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459695841</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:23:29 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459695841</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696190</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Established goals and metrics for short-term project plans and longer-term plans&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:24:33 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696190</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696340</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Established procurement transformation initiatives&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:24:56 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696340</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696572</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Established <mark>communication plan</mark> to inform senior management&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:25:40 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696572</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696754</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Update, review against defined goals and objectives&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:26:20 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459696754</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>The Procure-to-Pay Process</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459697790</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:29:30 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459697790</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Improving the Procure-to-Pay Process</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698407</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:31:15 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698407</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698615</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>How much relative effort a company spends on P2P differs greatly between sourcing situations&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:31:55 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698615</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698754</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Companies can use a superior P2P process to create competitive advantage&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:32:20 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698754</guid>
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         <title>Stages of the Procure to Pay Process</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698879</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:32:45 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459698879</guid>
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         <title>Forecast and plan requirement</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699150</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:33:36 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699150</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699619</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Need is beginning of purchasing cycle&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:35:08 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699619</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699791</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Sources of need&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:35:38 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699791</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699952</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Annual or biannual planning process&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:36:05 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459699952</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459700056</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>New product development process&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:36:26 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459700056</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459700190</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Operational needs&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:36:51 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459700190</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459700429</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Extensive information flows&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:37:48 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459700429</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459700589</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Sometimes, actual needs are difficult to define clearly&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:38:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459701005</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Types of needs: </strong><em>Components; Raw materials; Subassemblies; Finished goods;&nbsp; Services&nbsp;</em></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:39:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459701273</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Unplanned needs&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:40:43 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459701273</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459701420</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ongoing need vs. spot buy&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:41:08 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459701420</guid>
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         <title>Need clarification (requisition)</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702085</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:43:19 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702085</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702261</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Purchase requisitions and/or statements of work&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:43:55 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702261</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702452</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Traveling purchase requisitions and/or bar codes&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:44:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702633</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Forecasts and customer orders&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:44:52 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702633</guid>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702741</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Reorder point system&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:45:16 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459702741</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459703431</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Stock checks&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:47:42 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459703431</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459703650</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Cross-functional sourcing teams&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 09:48:26 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459703650</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Supplier identification/selection</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459765462</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:38:52 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459765462</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459765817</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Existing supplier</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:39:56 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459765817</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459765966</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Familiarity and track record&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:40:22 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459765966</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459766091</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>List of preferred suppliers&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:40:43 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459766091</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459767674</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>New supplier</strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:44:36 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459767674</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459767831</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Problem of<strong> </strong><strong><mark>maverick spending</mark></strong>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:45:05 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459767831</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459768075</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Need to identify potential suppliers&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:45:45 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459768075</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459768890</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Need to evaluate and qualify&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:48:02 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459768890</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459769314</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Negotiate or competitive bidding?&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:49:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459769314</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459769684</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>User selects different supplier than supply management has approved&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:50:07 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459769684</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459769928</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>May be acceptable when there is small chance of risk&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:50:50 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459769928</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459770099</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Loss of opportunity to control cost and/or leverage purchase volume&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:51:17 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459770099</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459770294</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Exposes firm to greater risk&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:51:56 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459770294</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>When to Use Competitive Bidding</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459770681</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:53:10 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459770681</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>When to Use Negotiation</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459771742</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:55:46 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459771742</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Contract/purchase order generation</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459772316</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:57:29 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459772316</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Purchase Order</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459773084</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 12:59:36 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459773084</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459849861</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Volume is sufficiently high</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:49:41 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459849861</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850058</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Specifications or requirements: clear to supplier</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:50:11 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850058</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850352</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Marketplace is competitive&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:50:54 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850352</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850538</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Buyers solicit bids only from technically qualified suppliers who want contract&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:51:27 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850538</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850838</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Adequate time is available for suppliers to evaluate RFQ</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:52:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459850838</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851046</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Buyer does not have preferred supplier for particular item&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:52:41 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851046</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851490</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Any criteria for competitive bidding: missing</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:53:45 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851490</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851661</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Purchase requires agreement on wide range of performance factors other than price</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:54:08 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851661</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851984</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Buyer requires early supplier involvement&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:54:37 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459851984</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459852145</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Supplier cannot determine risks and costs before contract is awarded</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:54:58 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459852145</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459852308</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Supplier requires substantial lead time to develop and produce requested item(s)&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:55:21 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459852308</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853079</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Drafted after supplier evaluation and selection are completed&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:56:59 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853079</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853483</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Legally-binding document&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:57:49 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853483</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853718</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Carefully define terms and conditions&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:58:21 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853718</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853917</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Standard legal language&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:58:51 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459853917</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459854113</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Offer and acceptance&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:59:22 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459854113</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459854370</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Visibility throughout company&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 15:59:53 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459854370</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Blanket Purchase Order</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459855806</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:02:44 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459855806</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459856063</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Usually open for 1 year&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:03:17 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459856063</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459856243</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Used for repeated purchases of item or family of items&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:03:38 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459856243</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459856537</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Release materials as needed vs. issuing new P.O. each time&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:04:08 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459856537</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459870304</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>P.O. remains open during specified term&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:32:42 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459870304</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459870455</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Importance of escape clause&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:33:00 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459870455</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Material Purchase Release</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459871430</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:34:42 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459871430</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459871657</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Used to release shipments under blanket P.O.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:35:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459871657</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459871831</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Provides notification to supplier about forecasted and actual needs&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:35:30 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459871831</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459872012</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>User oftentimes makes actual order release&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:35:55 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459872012</guid>
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      <item>
         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459872218</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Increasingly electronic&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:36:18 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459872218</guid>
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      <item>
         <title>Types of P.O.s</title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/xuannhhs170079/chap2/wish/2459872394</link>
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         <title>Direct Purchase</title>
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         <title></title>
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         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:50:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-28 16:53:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title></title>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
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         <title></title>
         <author>xuannhhs170079</author>
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         <title></title>
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         <title></title>
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