In pondering some of the topics I’ve touched upon here over the years, one topic has come up multiple times. That’s because it is one of my biggest procurement pet peeves.

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What is it?

It’s when companies blame their suppliers for problems they should have averted. Though I’ve posted several examples of this bad practice, I’ve never tied them all together. Well, now I’ll do just that.

Here are some links to some of the classic “blame the supplier” examples…

It’s Never The Vendor’s Fault

Is Outsourcing a Convenient Excuse for CEO’s (Even When Murder Is Involved)?

Do Your Suppliers Bully You Into Compromising Safety?

The Worst Oil Spill In History: Are Suppliers & Supplier Management Practices To Blame?