Common Sense Purchasing states that purchasing professionals need to live in honesty and commit to it. Integrity in relationships will always carry the day, impress suppliers, scare the competition, and let you sleep well at night.  Educational credentials look good, and certifications are impressive but nothing makes a purchasing professional more effective than developing strong relationships and being true to their word. Spending more time on relationships always pays off for all participants.  Once trust or relationships are broken they are nearly impossible to repair, so don’t neglect them or underestimate their criticality. You won’t be able to dig yourself out of any of the deep holes that you dig by dishonest relationships. Honesty builds respect.  Available on Amazon