1996 Purchasing Today Article Index
Term selected: Outsourcing

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 Clear View of Outsourcing
  Norbert J. Ore, C.P.M., September, Vol. 7, No. 9, p. 28. (Exam Alert: )
  

  "We have no other choice, we must outsource!" has become today's competitive battle cry. The issue of whether or not to outsource should be addressed from a strategic viewpoint, and purchasers are among the best qualified to help lead that effort.

• Avoiding the Pitfalls
  Gary Prod, C.P.M., September, Vol. 7, No. 9, p. 36. (Exam Alert: )
  

  Avoiding some of the common errors of outsourced services can save your organization a lot of money and much disappointment.

• Building Flexibility into Your Agreement
  John McKeller, D.B.A., C.P.M., September, Vol. 7, No. 9, p. 8. (Exam Alert: )
  

  Often long-term contracts, outsourcing agreements must allow you to adapt to changing environments.

• Making the Transition
  Mark Miller, C.P.M., CIRM and Steve Fogle, C.P.M., September, Vol. 7, No. 9, p. 33. (Exam Alert: )
  

  Purchasing plays a key role in outsourcing projects. How can you maintain oversight of the process and contribute to the success of your organization?

• Outsourcing Helps the Public Sector Pare Down
  Cherish Karoway, September, Vol. 7, No. 9, p. 29.
  

  This article is not available online.

• The Proposal: It's a Process
  Gordon I. Thompson, September, Vol. 7, No. 9, p. 6. (Exam Alert: )
  

  The RFP document should clearly define the objectives of the process and the work to be undertaken.

• What's at the Center of Your Business?
  Victoria L. Damato, C.P.M., September, Vol. 7, No. 9, p. 4. (Exam Alert: )
  

  Purchasing and supply professionals can contribute to the process of defining their organizations' strengths.