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How One Company Used Supplier Consortiums to Beat Inflation
Episode 7 of The Buyer's Side explores how mid-market manufacturers are forming supplier consortiums to push back against price increases. Lucas and Luna break down the case of a 150-person industrial parts company in Ohio that banded together with three non-competing peers to negotiate shared raw material contracts. The result: a 9 percent cost reduction on steel and aluminum in 2025, even as spot prices rose 12 percent. They discuss the legal framework, the trust-building required, and why this model is spreading in sectors from packaging to electronics. If you've ever wondered…
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