Working Together in a Decentralized Environment - Case Study

Author(s):

Sheila L. Johnson, C.P.M.
Sheila L. Johnson, C.P.M., Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., (404) 827-3379 sheila.Johnson@turner.com

89th Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2004 - Philadelphia, PA

Abstract

Working Together in a Decentralized Environment will highlight the difficulties of making strategic decisions for the corporation when there is a decentralization of buying throughout divisions and companies within an organization. This paper will highlight two major strategies that Turner has embraced to enhance its ability to leverage the considerable amount of volume it accumulates.