Podcast: Productive Vendor Relationships

Dec. 28, 2021

With supply chain disruptions making headlines and headaches this year, it's a good time to take a closer look at what makes a great relationship between operators and suppliers.


With supply chain disruptions making headlines and headaches this year, it's a good time to take a closer look at what makes a great relationship between operators and suppliers.

Adam Tatum, director of operations at the Virginia Group, a Jiffy Lube franchisee based in the east coast, joins the podcast to talk about his best practices for maintaining great relationships in the industry.

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