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That’s why I always bring with me my WFP diary, a notebook and some key documents I use during my discussions in the field. of course?—?my I also carry a thermometer for checking temperature when I’m in the field, and hand gloves in case I need them. Photo: WFP My bag is always a reflection of my day.
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Progress varies from company to company and some challenges, such as the relationship-based pricing environment and the application of credit and discounts, prove tricky to overcome (although this is something which, like many of the other issues raised in this article, will doubtless be solved by some kind of technology-as-a-service in due course).
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