You have been asked to take over the material management for your company, ACME Company.  The person who had this role before you was John Clarke. He was the primary contact with ACME’s customers and suppliers.    One of the suppliers you need to deal with immediately is JD Manufacturing. You need to send an email to Mark Smith of JD Manufacturing about late order # 239705.  This order was due to you on Jan 31st, now more than 3 days past due.  You want the order to be delivered and need an answer today before 3:00PM.   The reason you need the answer today is you have a shipment due to a customer and this order is critical to getting your order completed and your boss has told you he needs an answer today and expects you to get it.   This is a supplier you will need to deal with often. Please write the email to Mark Smith, remember he does not know you, he knew John Clarke. Be sure to add a strong subject line

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You have been asked to take over the material management for your company, ACME Company.  The person who had this role before you was John Clarke. He was the primary contact with ACME’s customers and suppliers.    One of the suppliers you need to deal with immediately is JD Manufacturing. You need to send an email to Mark Smith of JD Manufacturing about late order # 239705.  This order was due to you on Jan 31st, now more than 3 days past due.  You want the order to be delivered and need an answer today before 3:00PM.   The reason you need the answer today is you have a shipment due to a customer and this order is critical to getting your order completed and your boss has told you he needs an answer today and expects you to get it.   This is a supplier you will need to deal with often. Please write the email to Mark Smith, remember he does not know you, he knew John Clarke. Be sure to add a strong subject line
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