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1996 Purchasing Today Article Index
Term selected: Management

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 Smorgasbord of Skill Sets Members Only Content
    Carolyn Pye, March, Vol. 7, No. 3, p. 40.

    How do purchasing and supply management's required skill sets compare to those needed for other professions?

  • A.P.P. Is This Accreditation Program for You? Members Only Content
    Julie Murphree, February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 46.

    Creating the A.P.P. is a natural outgrowth of NAPM's strategic efforts.

  • Agreeing to Disagree Members Only Content
    Samuel S. Corl, February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 10.

    Do you have some difficult individuals in your purchasing department? Here's how you can work in harmony.

  • Beyond the Want Ads Members Only Content
    Maureen A. Donnelly, C.P.M., Kevin S. Gaston and Anthony Hinds, C.P.M., August, Vol. 7, No. 8, p. 10.

    You can find a wealth of talent through a variety of sources.

  • Blazing the Trail for Bonuses Members Only Content
    Carolyn Pye, January, Vol. 7, No. 1, p. 28.

    A commission for purchasers? Well, not quite. But some organizations do offer incentive programs that reward purchasers for cost savings.

  • Employment References - What Are the Precautions? Members Only Content
    Paul Stelter, October, Vol. 7, No. 10, p. 10.

    Get familiar with company policy and state law before offering to serve as a reference.

  • Establishing a Mentoring Program Members Only Content
    John J. Leadem, Jr., March, Vol. 7, No. 3, p. 8.

    Mentoring should be considered a development opportunity for both participants.

  • Habits for the New Year Members Only Content
    Laura Birou, January, Vol. 7, No. 1, p. 10.

    Success in today's marketplace means helping keep pace with rapid changes in market demands.

  • Jump-Start Your Staff Members Only Content
    Peggy A. Hofmann, November, Vol. 7, No. 11, p. 10. (Exam Alert: )

    Are spirits low among your purchasing staff? Some simple morale boosters don't cost a dime, but are worth millions.

  • Just-In-Time Life Balance Principles Members Only Content
    Michael P. Scott, May, Vol. 7, No. 5, p. 10.

    Have you forgotten how to have fun? Reflect on those things you've been neglecting as a result of your busy lifestyle.

  • Managers' Mandate: Drive Out Fear! Members Only Content
    Richard D. Scharff, February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 8.

    In today's environment of rapid change, make it a priority to steer fear away from the workplace.

  • On to Bigger and Better Things Members Only Content
    Carolyn Pye, February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 6.

    Three individuals share how they turned corporate downsizing into a positive opportunity to change their career paths.

  • Overcoming Staff Meeting Malaise
    Rich Mayhew, March, Vol. 7, No. 3, p. 12.

    This article is not available online.

  • Personal Mandate: Have No Fear! Members Only Content
    D. Diane Brown, C.P.M., CFPIM, February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 9.

    Understanding individual reactions to change and developing strategies will assist you in making change a professional asset.

  • Prospering After a Layoff
    Richard J. Pinola, June, Vol. 7, No. 6, p. 9.

    This article is not available online.

  • Reach For Success Members Only Content
    Charles T. Davis, C.P.M., June, Vol. 7, No. 6, p. 10. (Exam Alert: )

    Purchasing professionals are in a unique position to help their respective companies and themselves at the same time.

  • Skill Sets for the 21st-Century Purchaser Members Only Content
    John McKeller, D.B.A., C.P.M., February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 28.

    What skills do we need, why do we need them, and how can we acquire those we lack?

  • Slicing the Pie Members Only Content
    William H. Seeger, C.P.M., February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 4. (Exam Alert: )

    For most managers, today's work environment means fewer employees to do more work.

  • Testing: Is Your First Answer Always the Best? Members Only Content
    Eugene W. Muller, Ed.D., July, Vol. 7, No. 7, p. 40.

    Do not assume that second thoughts about your first answer should immediately be dismissed.

  • The 21st-Century Purchaser Members Only Content
    Cherish Karoway, February, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 22. (Exam Alert: )

    Yesterday's purchaser pushed paper. Today's purchaser manages relationships. Purchasing and supply management professionals discuss their shift from tactical- to strategic-based responsibilities.

  • The Life of a Team Members Only Content
    Jacqueline L. Miller, C.P.M., November, Vol. 7, No. 11, p. 8. (Exam Alert: )

    At every stage of your team, reward and recognize for good performance.

  • Tips for Effective Employment Termination
    Richard J. Pinola, May, Vol. 7, No. 5, p. 8. (Exam Alert: )

    This article is not available online.

  • Top-Notch Cover Letters Members Only Content
    David Kosteva and Donna Smith, January, Vol. 7, No. 1, p. 8.

    In today's job market, generic need not apply. Make your cover letters stand out from the crowd.