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Who’s Really Behind That Supplier? Why Verification Matters More Than Ever

The marine spare parts sector has always relied on networks, relationships, and reputation. But as more activity moves online, a new layer has emerged — one that is not always visible to the end user. Behind many supplier profiles, listings, and enquiries, there is a growing mix of: This is not unique to marine. It […]

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The Return of “Kurt, Kurt n’Abrupt” — Managing Supplier Quality on a B2B Marine Parts Platform

Once upon a time — not quite centuries ago — your author was employed in the technical department of a well-known Italian car manufacturer’s UK importer. Given the marque’s well-known tendency to return enthusiastically to the iron oxide from which it was originally formed, and the steady stream of optimistic out-of-warranty claims arriving daily, a […]

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