Best Practices in Vendor Management | January 2023

Episode 8 February 01, 2023 00:16:20
Best Practices in Vendor Management | January 2023
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Best Practices in Vendor Management | January 2023

Feb 01 2023 | 00:16:20

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

One can easily imagine a small LSP where there is no separate vendor management function — likely project managers perform this role. Ultimately, it is the PM who is responsible for all key aspects of a project — budget, time, and resources. But mature providers have a dedicated team of vendor managers, who take over much of the PM responsibilities.

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