2004 Inside Supply Management Article Index
Term selected: Supply Management Strategies
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.
Large U.S. manufacturers turn to third-party logistics providers and find supply chain benefits — improved service levels and an increase in customer satisfaction.
Alternative approaches to allocation should be based on principles of supply and demand.
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As supply managers become dependent on the greater efficiencies auctions can deliver, the use of auctions will continue to grow.
Being a valuable contributor to your enterprise's success requires supply managers to recognize and understand critical trends occurring in other business units.
Every department and supplier is a potential resource and opportunity for supply managers to make a financial impact to the organization's bottomline.
Less complexity means more effective and efficient organizations. More simplicity means less cost, inventory and complex processes.
Explore the challenges and success factors for this proven process that delivers true value.
The blending of sourcing professionals and subject-matter experts can help organizations take on a more strategic supply management role.
Despite changing market conditions, supply management's value still has the spotlight.
The success of your strategic sourcing process hinges on the all-important first step of completing an accurate and thorough spend diagnostic.
Because single sourcing decisions can have lasting implications, supply managers must carefully weigh the benefits and risks and mitigate those risks where possible.