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Inside Supply Management

Table of Contents

Vol. 19, No. 8
August 2008

Features

  • COVER STORY
    Five Best Practices For Category Management Members Only Content

    In today's global economy, understanding spend and the dynamics of the supply chain will separate top organizations from the pack.
    Justin Falgione, Patrick Furey, Rachel Rutkoski and Bob Zieger

  • Take The Lead With A Coach Members Only Content

    Executive coaching, once considered a termination tool, is now highly valued as a method to successfully transition executives into leadership roles.
    John Yuva

  • One Green Turn Deserves Another Members Only Content

    The Green Suppliers Network brings manufacturers and suppliers several steps closer to meeting sustainability and lean goals.
    Lisa Cooling

  • ISM Awards First CPSM® Members Only Content

    Michael G. Haynes with Siemens Building Technologies is the first person to earn the new coveted qualification.
    RaeAnn Slaybaugh

Columns

  • A General's Viewpoint Members Only Content

    Editor's Page: Supply Management Buzz
    Nick Halley has had the unique perspective of working with outstanding leaders in both the military and corporate worlds.
    Michael Schwanz

  • Create More Diversity Programs Members Only Content

    Executive Access To The Chair
    It's time for all ISM members to make a commitment and become more proactive in this area, both with internal and external practices.
    Lisa Martin, C.P.M.

  • Be Humble, Be Ferocious Members Only Content

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    Like all leaders today, supply management professionals must master softer, more intangible skills, such as the capacity to build relationships and influence without authority.
    Howard Muson

  • The Key To Strategic Sourcing Members Only Content

    Tapping Into ... Supply Market Intelligence — Information Management
    Information has little relevance if it's not shared, analyzed and acted upon by those who generate the data and access it.
    Rob Handfield, Ph.D.

  • Successful Alliance Factors Members Only Content

    Tech-Know: Tech Issues for the Decision-making Supply Professional
    Supplier performance management takes more than just scorecards — it calls for an integrated strategy between IT and business units.
    Jane Barrett

  • International Privacy Laws Members Only Content

    Legal Briefs: Supply Management's Legal Issues
    Supply professionals should stay current concerning the latest development in privacy and data protection laws in international sourcing transactions.
    Bill Peters and Stacy Schultz

  • The New Era Of A La Carte Pricing Members Only Content

    Ex Propriis: Contemplation and Thoughts — (Translated from Latin) "Of One's Own Resources"
    If your suppliers are using the ploy of a la carte pricing to pass their rising costs on to you, what key questions can you ask to help fend off unnecessary surcharges?
    Stephen R. Guth, Esq., C.P.M., CTPE, CCCM

Departments

  • Just In Time - August 2008

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  • ISM News - August 2008

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