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.
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But What If Demand Is Not Consistent?
Erv Lewis, C.P.M.,
July,
Vol. 10,
No. 7,
p. 16.
In order to allow for sufficient inventory, develop a plan that provides needed service levels when demand varies.
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But What If It Still Doesn't?
Erv Lewis, C.P.M.,
June,
Vol. 10,
No. 6,
p. 16.
Purchasers must disregard assumptions in order to optimize independent demand inventories.
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But What if It Doesn't?
Erv Lewis, C.P.M.,
May,
Vol. 10,
No. 5,
p. 16.
Make calculation adjustments when assumptions don't hold true.
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Carry On!
H. Ervin Lewis, C.P.M.,
February,
Vol. 10,
No. 2,
p. 14.
(Exam Alert: )
Identify and include six key elements when figuring inventory carrying costs
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Detect the Defective Process
Larry Weinstein, Ph.D.,
September,
Vol. 10,
No. 9,
p. 14.
(Exam Alert: )
Jill Smith, C.P.M., the purchasing manager for Triangle Precision, had received numerous reports from the manufacturing department regarding problems with the quality of a certain part provided by three of her organization's suppliers. The overall length of that part, in particular, was critical and had to meet the specification of 20 mm +/- 0.025 mm. To determine which supplier was responsible for the problem, Smith decided to use process capability analysis to assess the suppliers' quality systems.
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E-Commerce Savings
Torrey Byles,
January,
Vol. 10,
No. 1,
p. 12.
The costs of implementing e-commerce systems may
pale in comparison to potential savings.
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Fuel Hedging: Taking Advantage of Opportunities
Jonathan R. Leak,
March,
Vol. 10,
No. 3,
p. 14.
Petroleum purchasers often look to hedging programs to manage volatile fluctuations in fuel prices.
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Getting to the "Best Price"
Michael L. Quick, C.P.M.,
April,
Vol. 10,
No. 4,
p. 16.
When you're faced with price breaks, a simple formula can help you determine the best deal.
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How Much is Too Much?
Howard Martin,
October,
Vol. 10,
No. 10,
p. 14.
Balancing acceptable service levels with acceptable inventory costs is made easier with this free spreadsheet.
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Lose Some Wait
Michael D. Harding,
November,
Vol. 10,
No. 11,
p. 16.
Leadtime: figure it out, reduce it with suppliers, and reap the savings in total cost.
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Pay Attention to Labor Rates
Robi Bendorf, C.P.M.,
August,
Vol. 10,
No. 8,
p. 14.
Global sourcing encompases many complicated issues, one of which is varying international labor rates. Know how much the payroll will cost.
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Utilization Curves
Tim Laseter and Mitch Quint,
December,
Vol. 10,
No. 12,
p. 12.
(Exam Alert: )
If your supplier has the capacity, the increased business you award through consolidation could result in lower costs for you.
