Because agility in the supply chain has become crucial to organizational success, it's vital to develop and foster a talent management culture that can adapt and respond quickly.
Lisa Arnseth
Following the disasters in Japan, a number of industries around the world face interrupted supply chains and legal questions regarding supplier contracts.
Lisa Arnseth
Organizations experiencing a supply chain disruption from the disasters in Japan or a similar scenario may have options in their property insurance policy.
Stephen N. Goldberg,
Jeremy M. King
and Kristi Singleton
From the Editor-in-Chief
Great news for supply professionals — salaries increased significantly in 2010 compared with 2009.
Terri Tracey, CAE, Editor-in-Chief
Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
Honing these CPO-friendly traits can elevate you from a good supply management executive to a great one.
Lara Nichols
Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
Procurement organizations and suppliers often have divergent interests in IP, but there are ways to protect both parties and build relationships.
John R. Trentacosta
and Jason D. Menges
Personal Connections: Work. Life. Balance.
A manager-led, structured conversation between the two parties, with ground rules, is an effective model for resolving conflict.
Phillip B. Wilson
CAPS Research: Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
CAPS' latest metric report examines cost reduction and cost avoidance as a percent of cost savings in direct goods, indirect goods and capital goods.
D. Steven Wade