2007 Inside Supply Management Article Index
Term selected: Global 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.
Executive Access To The CEO
A recent discussion on this topic has convinced me that there are many more components to it besides just conservation.
Today, this key element of the profession has evolved so that every location on the globe is equal to every other if it offers up qualified suppliers.
Tapping Into ... Diversity — Global Opportunities
Supply management professionals must address globalized projects with the same inclusionary zeal that they have demonstrated in the United States.
Companies that are trying to identify and grow local leadership in emerging countries face a leadership gap that is broad and deep.
By air or sea, roadway or railway, infrastructure is the backbone of our supply chain. Without it, neither we nor our suppliers can function.
Ex Propriis: Contemplation And Thoughts — (Translated from Latin) "Of One's Own Resources"
By taking a clear and active approach, supply managers can get a handle on their international operations from anywhere in the world.
If you supervise people in other countries, your ability to communicate and to adapt to the native culture will be the keys to your success.
Ex Propriis: Contemplation And Thoughts — (Translated from Latin) "Of One's Own Resources"
The key to cultivating diverse or minority suppliers on a worldwide scale may lie in your ability to define "diversity" and communicate its meaning and value across cultures.
Companies can overcome the challenges of underdeveloped supply networks in emerging economies through market knowledge and product adaptation.
Editor's Page Supply Management Buzz
A new survey of Chinese citizens shows that they value a wide spectrum of U.S. products and services offered in their country.