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Espresso LiVE: Recession proofing Procurement Operations
For the past 18 months or so, we witnessed a “commodities super cycle” and unprecedented supply tightness. However, recent data indicates that the tide is beginning to turn: prices and consumer demand are slowly cooling down, and supply management once again becomes crucial in these changing circumstances. Invariably, a boom and bust cycle is always at play. The big question is: will there be a recession and, if yes, how will it impact sourcing operations and supply management?


For the past 18 months or so, we witnessed a “commodities super cycle” and unprecedented supply tightness. However, recent data indicates that the tide is beginning to turn: prices and consumer demand are slowly cooling down, and supply management once again becomes crucial in these changing circumstances. Invariably, a boom and bust cycle is always at play. The big question is: will there be a recession and, if yes, how will it impact sourcing operations and supply management?

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