I am not saying that Acme is actually mentioned in this article, but I will say that the strategy described here is in practice at Acme. Including this part: “If companies force untenable terms on their suppliers, they risk putting vendors out of business, which could end up disrupting their own operations.”

I dislike such selfish, abusive practices. And I don’t care that “everyone is doing it.”

See why I am not in charge?