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Inside Supply Management

Table of Contents

Vol. 20, No. 10
October 2009

Features

  • COVER STORY
    Wal-Mart's Sustainability Index Members Only Content

    Will Wal-Mart actually revolutionize the way products are labeled in the future? Two experts discuss how the new index will come together and what pitfalls the retail giant will need to avoid.
    Stephen Stokes, Ph.D., Kevin Dooley, Ph.D. and Lisa Arnseth

  • Attributes of Recruiting Effectiveness Members Only Content

    While salary and job responsibilities continue to play an intricate role in recruiting supply management talent, a vibrant brand message and presentation are driving recruits through the door.
    Steven Edwards, Seena George, MBA and Stuart Williams, MBA

  • Managing Commodity Volatility Members Only Content

    Seven holistic strategies can go a long way toward reducing earnings unpredictability.
    Jim Nelles and Cullen Ruegemer

Columns

  • Supply and Talent Sustainability Members Only Content

    Editor's Page: Supply Management Buzz
    Considering sustainability along with talent management in the supply chain will foster successful, long-term supply management.
    Terri Tracey, CAE, Editor

  • People, Processes and Technology Members Only Content

    Executive Access to the Chair
    A successful sourcing and supply chain strategy requires all three elements.
    Shelley Stewart, Jr.

  • Collaboration Counts Members Only Content

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    During tough financial times, working collaboratively with suppliers is the most critical strategic sourcing imperative.
    Brent E. Edmisten

  • Social Media in the Supply Chain Members Only Content

    Tapping Into ... Online Networking — Information Anytime, Anywhere
    Today's online world provides supply management professionals with several tools to network with peers and access information far beyond traditional means.
    Jeff Ashcroft

  • Calculating TCO for Intangibles Members Only Content

    Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
    Total cost of ownership can be determined for a wide variety of corporate initiatives, but when it comes to sustainability — and, especially, social responsibility — hard numbers aren't always clear.
    Lisa Arnseth

  • Use Memory for Advantage Members Only Content

    Personal Connections: Work. Life. Balance.
    When building supplier relationships, first impressions and the resulting memory of them can have just as much of a strategic impact as other variables.
    Scott Halford

Departments

  • Just In Time - October 2009

    This article is not available online.


  • Sustainability Performance Members Only Content

    CAPS Research: Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
    To effectively measure your suppliers' environmental and sustainability performance going forward, you have to establish a baseline for their performance today.
    D. Steven Wade

  • ISM News - October 2009

    This article is not available online.


  • Beyond Borders Members Only Content

    Beyond Borders: International Insights
    Lisa Wolters-Broder

ISM Report On Business®


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