2011 Inside Supply Management Article Index
Term selected: Supplier Management and Relationships
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.
Supply management organizations look to supplier alignment and integration to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
Corporate challenges can curtail supplier development programs, but supply management proves it's well worth the effort to sustain mature, strategic relationships over time.
Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
Ending a supplier relationship is a difficult task, but handling the matter professionally is paramount.
Find optimal value by bringing supplier resources in-house as part of your supply management group — but the process will require unique considerations for success.
No two suppliers are alike, but using basic principles around motivation may help define relationship parameters in a complex, ever-changing world.
When negotiations hit a roadblock, a top-level executive may be needed to clear the path to an agreement.
Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
Procurement organizations and suppliers often have divergent interests in IP, but there are ways to protect both parties and build relationships.
Determine the appropriate levels of engagement and resource commitment for success with each segment of the supply base.
Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
Maintaining one-on-one meetings with your team delivers powerful payoffs — both professionally and personally.
Delphi's Total Cost Model looks beyond price to find the best overall value in source selection.
While innovation can come from a variety of sources, suppliers are partners that need to be involved in the innovative process.
Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
The Coca-Cola Company taps supplier expertise to accelerate its sustainability journey.
Siemens uses a supply chain finance program to keep cash flow moving in a slow economy.