Accounts Payable should be a priority for logistics managers

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Fostering good and cohesive relationships with suppliers may not be a top priority for a logistics manager. But it is key to maintaining a positive Accounts Payable experience for both parties.

With all of the disruptions, managers have been working overtime to keep their industry’s supply chain running smoothly - resulting the accounting side of their business fall to the wayside.

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