Institute for Supply Management

Vol. 15, No. 12
December 2004

COVER STORY
Cross-Examining Business Trends

Being a valuable contributor to your enterprise's success requires supply managers to recognize and understand critical trends occurring in other business units.
John Yuva

A Dual Contribution

Supply management is uniquely positioned to effect success in both business organizations and surrounding communities.
Paul Novak, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Just In Time

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An Ongoing Plan for Volatile-Priced Commodities

Maintain a constant vigil on futures prices and options values to hedge purchase requirements while protecting the sourcing plan and profits.
William L. Michels, C.P.M. and George E. Cantrell
Managing a Relationship With a Sole-Source Supplier

Carson's initial approach should be to research Exact's business strategy and its needs from Stevenson.
Taro Matsumoto, C.P.M., CQM/CQA
International Contracting: The UNCISG Applies

The forward-thinking supply chain manager must consider CISG as a guide for international contracts.
Ernest G. Gabbard, J.D., C.P.M., CPCM
ISM News

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Speaking of ... Continuity of Supply

What are your biggest challenges in terms of continuity of supply?

Subject-Matter Experts Add Value to Supply Management

The blending of sourcing professionals and subject-matter experts can help organizations take on a more strategic supply management role.
Margaret Klinsport, C.P.M. and Mike Wilborn, C.P.M.
Assessing Risky Business

Supply chain executives can better manage supplier risk with the same processes and tools that credit managers use to safeguard receivables.
Adam Ortlieb

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