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April 29, 2013

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April 28, 2013

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April 21, 2013

So, What is Telemedicine?

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April 15, 2013

2013 Workspace Technology We're Excited About, Part 1 "Leap Motion Controller"

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What Is a Bankers Box? Sizes, Total Cost, and When to Choose One

What is a bankers box and what size is it? An office buyer explains common sizes, total cost decisions, and when a bankers box is the wrong tool. [...]

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Not All Bulk Card Orders Are Created Equal: A Buyer's Cost Breakdown

A procurement manager's take on comparing Hallmark cards, free printable cards, and custom printing. Where they're made, hidden costs, and when to choose what. [...]

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Bubble Wrap FAQ: Large Rolls, Sizes, and Buying Tips from an Admin Buyer

A practical bubble wrap FAQ covering large bubble wrap rolls, bubble sizes, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, assorted tissue paper, Humana OTC 2025 catalog questions, and business card thickness. [...]

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I've Managed Packaging for Six Years. Bubble Wrap Is Not a Magic Material.

A procurement manager's honest opinion on bubble wrap, bubble wrap dispensers, bubble wrap recycling, and why the right specification matters more than a sales pitch. [...]

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Ball Corporation's Aluminum Packaging Leadership Comes from Focus, Not Breadth

A packaging quality manager's perspective on why Ball Corporation's single-material focus drives its packaging technology innovations and sustainability leadership. [...]

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Stop Splitting Packaging and Printing Orders Between Vendors. I Learned the Hard Way.

After 5 years of buying packaging and print for a 45-person company, I've learned that chasing the lowest price per item costs more than it saves. Here's why consolidating with one supplier wins. [...]

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"Recyclable" Isn't a Spec: What 6 Years of Packaging Procurement Taught Me

A beverage company procurement manager explains why sustainable packaging claims break down under audit — and how Ball Corporation's aluminum recycling advocacy changed our vendor evaluations. [...]

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48-Hour Print Is Legit—But Not for the Reason You Think

A procurement manager who has tracked six years of print orders breaks down whether 48-hour print is legit, what a poster really costs, and why checking files is the cheapest insurance. [...]

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The Cheapest 50kg LPG Tank Is the Most Expensive One I’ve Ever Bought

A procurement specialist explains why the lowest 19 kg LPG gas price often costs more in the end. Includes lessons from 50kg LPG tanks, 47kg LPG bottles, hydraulic cylinder sourcing, and household gas bottles. [...]

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Amcor Bemis and Packaging Procurement in 2025: A Buyer's Guide for Three Different Scenarios