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Archive >  Surgical Supplies 2006

5 Rules of the Trade

This materials manager plays the supply-buying game to win.

Rufus Rice

I've been in the materials management business for 15 years. My time in the supply room has been at times stressful, never dull and always educational. Here are a few lessons I've learned along the way.

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