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1995 NAPM Insights Article Index
Term selected: Economic Issues

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 Quick Study in Economics and Industries Members Only Content
    Richard G. Newman, D.B.A., C.P.M., January, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 18. (Exam Alert: )

    Recognizing the special characteristics of America's five major industries allows purchasers to make wise business decisions.

  • A Tool Kit for the New Economy Members Only Content
    Nuala Beck, April, Vol. 6, No. 4, p. 67.

    This author's new economic indicators help purchasing and materials managers keep track of price swings in the changing economy.

  • Economic Growth to Slow Members Only Content
    Ralph G. Kauffman, Ph.D., C.P.M., June, Vol. 6, No. 6, p. 24.

    In the latest semiannual forecast, purchasers project a slow down in the manufacturing economy with revenue growth of +6.1% in 1995.

  • Economics: Developing Predictive Powers Members Only Content
    R. Jerry Baker, C.P.M., January, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 2.

    The beginning of a new year always seems to inspire forethought, and so in January, predictions and forecasts become the order of the day. NAPM Insights is a case in point: This issue contains our semiannual forecast. But while all of this start-of-the-year concern for the future is well and good (and often fun), the larger question is why limit ourselves to this activity in January alone?

  • Strong economic growth to continue in 1995 Members Only Content
    Ralph G. Kauffman, Ph.D., C.P.M., January, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 14.

    Purchasing executives continue to be optimistic about the outlook for 1995. They forecast nominal growth to reach 8.5%, but expect higher inflation to accompany this growth.

  • The Changing Economy
    Cherish Karoway, March, Vol. 6, No. 3, p. 29.

    This article is not available online.

  • Tracking Inflation's Effect on Prices Members Only Content
    Alan R. Raedels, Ph.D., C.P.M., January, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 6. (Exam Alert: )

    Not a whiz at forecasting? Here are pointers on predicting what the economy may bring.

  • Using Key Economic Indicators Members Only Content
    Martin L. Helsmoortel, C.P.M., January, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 30. (Exam Alert: )

    Understanding key market conditions puts the purchaser in the driver's seat when negotiating pricing agreements.

  • Why Purchasers Should Know Economics Members Only Content
    Gerard J. (Jerry) Hayes, C.P.M., January, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 52.

    This column offers professionals from the purchasing and materials management profession - as well as professionals from other business arenas - an opportunity to share their opinions on a specific topic. As a forum for discussion, this column represents the author's views and does not necessarily represent the opinions of NAPM, unless otherwise noted.