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Vol. 20, No. 5
May 2009
Features
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COVER STORY
ISM's 2009 Salary Survey
Average salaries have increased 6.8 percent since last year, with a new average of US$98,117.
David Schultz, CPSM, C.P.M. -
Skilled Talent, Not Technology, Drives Value
Gain visibility and accountability from senior management by investing in the growth of your talented supply management professionals.
Mary Siegfried -
Bringing the Best to Collaboration
Insights from an executive search firm shed light on the characteristics of strong collaborators and what to focus on when seeking the best candidates to lead your internal teams.
Cheryl D'Cruz-Young
Columns
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Survey Results Encouraging
Editor's Page: Supply Management Buzz
Supply management salaries continue their uphill climb, especially for those earning the CPSM® designation.
Terri Tracey, CAE, Editor -
Weathering the Storm
Executive Access to the Board
Building deeper relationships with suppliers is crucial in tough economic times.
Anthony E. Santiago, C.P.M., ISM Board Member -
Stay on Strategy
Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
In a struggling economy, sophisticated SRM using financial tools is critical.
Scott Wilkerson -
Supply Chain IT Trends
Tapping Into ... IT Market Forces — IT Investment Amid Recession
The economy's influence over corporate decision-making is also impacting the investment in future IT solutions.
Greg Aimi -
How Green Is Your Supply Chain?
Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
Harness the power of technology to grow a green initiative.
Tim Albinson -
Health and Leadership
Personal Connections: Work. Life. Balance.
Regular exercise can make you more effective on the job. In today's stressful environment, it is a "must do."
Sharon McDowell-Larsen
Departments
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Just In Time - May 2009
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Outsourcing — In or Out?
CAPS Research: Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
A new CAPS Research benchmarking summary report shows the current state of outsourcing activities.
D. Steven Wade -
ISM News - May 2009
This article is not available online.
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Beyond Borders
Beyond Borders: International Insights
Lisa Wolters-Broder
ISM Report On Business®
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Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®
Highlights of the Monthly Report On Business® Releases - April Data.
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Global Business Trends - May 2009
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Professional Credentials
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- Supply Line 2055: Certification Update
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ISM Report On Business®
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