2003 Inside Supply Management Article Index
Term selected: Performance Measurements

A valuable reference tool, the Article Index is a comprehensive list of articles that have appeared in Inside Supply Management® (formerly Purchasing Today® and NAPM Insights®) magazine. Articles are organized by subject for easy locating and study.

• A Quantitative Supplier Financial Analysis
  Pirkko Ostring, December, Vol. 14, No. 12, p. 6.
  

  Examining a supplier's financial performance provides a framework for strategic sourcing decisions.

• Evaluating the Financial Health of Suppliers
  J. Patrick Cancro, Ph.D., Michael A. McGinnis, DBA, C.P.M., A.P.P. and Frank A. Santimauro, December, Vol. 14, No. 12, p. 12.
  

  A challenge facing many supply management professionals is using basic accounting information to evaluate supplier financial health.

• How Do They Measure Up?
  Julie S. Roberts, March, Vol. 14, No. 3, p. 24. (Exam Alert: )
  

  Many organizations are finding that e-tools are just the thing when it comes to measuring supplier performance.

• Metrics Drive Supply Chain Collaboration
  Sam Farney, C.P.M., July, Vol. 14, No. 7, p. 21.
  

  Assessing and ultimately collaborating with suppliers in the supply chain can lead to cost reduction, risk management, and improved performance applications.

• Putting Financial Information into Perspective
  Taro Matsumoto, C.P.M., CQM/CQA, January, Vol. 14, No. 1, p. 4. (Exam Alert: )
  

  When assessing a supplier's financial status, the evaluation method must be a holistic one that addresses issues from all angles.

• System Design for Supplier Performance Measurements
  William D. Agee, Jr., C.P.M., CEM, CMN, CPP, CPE, CPIM and Ed Lyons, August, Vol. 14, No. 8, p. 11. (Exam Alert: )
  

  Supply managers can enhance their positions in the eyes of corporate management by securing full value for the goods they procure each day.