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FB – Refined for a less formal audience

FB

WAIT. WHAT??

It started with a fast quote. The supplier was labeled “domestic.” Order placed. Then… nothing. No updates. No delivery. No response. Eventually, someone picks up: “Your order is tied up in Customs.” So much for domestic. That’s what happens when contacts aren’t verified, and no one follows through. We know a company that assures this NEVER happens. At Hetzer & Associates, we connect people who do. It’s Who You Know. We’re Who You Call. #Manufacturing #Procurement #SupplierReliability #OEM #HetzerAndAssociates

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LinkedIn – Essentially the original post because why mess with greatness ;)

LinkedIn

WAIT. WHAT??

Here’s a familiar scenario. A procurement team places an order through a quoting platform. The supplier is flagged “domestic.” The quote comes quickly. The order is placed. Then... silence. No updates. No tracking. No communication. After multiple follow-ups, someone finally answers: “Your order is stuck in Customs.” What happened? - The supplier wasn’t truly domestic. - The quoting system wasn’t vetted. - No one was accountable for the result. This is what happens when relationships are replaced by lists, and internal turnover breaks the chain of responsibility. We know a company that assures this NEVER happens. At Hetzer & Associates, we work with a network that’s known, proven, and reliable. We know who’s on the other end — and we stay in the loop. It’s Who You Know. We’re Who You Call. #OEM #Procurement #SupplierRelationships #Accountability #ManufacturingLeadership #HetzerAndAssociates