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The 50 Most Viewed Inside Supply Management^® Articles From the Last Year.

• The Resurgence of Manufacturing in America
  The rising costs of doing business in China, new natural gas and energy sources in North America, and a desire to keep R&D close to home are all factors luring manufacturing production back to the United States.
• A Negotiating Transformation
  Strategic negotiating allows supply chain practitioners to build a foundation for stronger, innovative partnerships.
• Global Business Trends -- August 2013
  This article is not available online.
• Beyond Borders
  International Insights
• Beyond Borders
  International Insights
• Transparency Removes Blind Spots of Social Risks
  Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
  Shine the light of transparency on risks ranging from conflict minerals to counterfeit products to safeguard your reputation and commitments to corporate responsibility.
• 10 Years of Celebrating Emerging Talent
  Watch for great things from the 2013 R. Gene Richter Scholarship Award winners.
• Navigating Impacts of an Expanded Panama Canal
  Panama Canal improvements will offer greater logistical flexibility, but supply chain practitioners should carefully evaluate their transportation options.
• Transport Routes Evolving
  From the Managing Editor
  In some cases, new transportation projects create more questions than answers when planning your logistics strategy.
• Lead by Putting People First
  Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
  Focusing on principles from empowerment to empathy will help supply management practitioners become effective leaders.
• Evaluate Risks, Challenges of Sole, Single Sourcing
  Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
  Understanding the risks involved can help supply management practitioners navigate these challenging sourcing strategies.
• Beginning of Great Things to Come
  From the Managing Editor
  If you enjoyed the new look and feel of this year's International Supply Management Conference, it bodes well for the future of one of the profession's largest events.
• Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®
  Highlights of the Monthly Report On Business® Releases - September 2013 Data.
• Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business^®
  Highlights of the Monthly Report On Business^® Releases - May 2013 Data.
• Global Business Trends -- October 2013
  This article is not available online.
• Work Together for Transformation Performance and Success
  Invest time to build integrated transformation teams that will drive the organization to best-in-class performance.
• Operational Risk Management — Event Scenario Planning
  CAPS Research: Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
  With the current global volatility, companies must plan appropriately for risk scenarios to mitigate their impacts.
• The Predictive Supply Chain
  Executive Access to the Chair
  As supply management's recognition grows, it's time to take the profession to the next level — supply chain prediction and risk prevention.
• ISM News -- October 2013
  This article is not available online.
• An E-Sourcing Center of Excellence
  Google maximizes spend efficiency by using e-auctions when company growth skyrockets.
• The Future of Sustainable Palm Oil
  Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
  Increased demand and production concerns for the environment are motivating industries to take steps now to ensure the future of sustainable palm oil in the supply chain.
• Search for New Opportunities
  Executive Access to the Board
  In an effort to add value, supply management practitioners have to bring external insights into existing structures and processes.
• Lessons From the Healthcare Trenches
  A shift to a systems approach is critical to delivering value in the healthcare supply chain.
• Global Business Trends -- June/July 2013
  This article is not available online.
• Is ISO the Way to Go?
  The business impact of ISO standards may not always be perfectly clear, but they can play a useful role in a global supply chain risk management strategy.
• Drive Change With a Solid Business Case
  Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
  Partnership and collaboration are integral to a focused business case that enables execution and drives real benefit to the company.
• A Genuine Leader
  The 2013 J. Shipman Gold Medalist is passionate about people and the art of supply management.
• Keep the Future in Your Sight
  From the Managing Editor
  A recent CSSL Symposium event sheds light on our changing environment and the need for procurement to remain visible and valuable.
• Early Alignment Creates Lasting Success
  Tasked with creating a strategic procurement department from the ground up, Daiichi Sankyo Inc.'s head of strategic sourcing and procurement explains how a governance board and a focus on continuous improvement has made success possible in a short amount of time.
• Action Versus Resistance in CSR Initiatives
  Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
  Stimulate true engagement in your corporate social responsibility activities by forming a concrete plan, reaching out for assistance and communicating your efforts both in and outside of your organization.
• Look Internally to Support Growth
  Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
  As the economy picks up, supply management executives have to get creative to successfully handle growth.
• ISM Reports, Industry Listens
  From the Managing Editor
  With its rich history as a national economic barometer, ISM's Report On Business^® serves as both a monthly economic centerpiece and a tool for supply management practitioners.
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Third-Party Software Support
  Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
  Supply chain practitioners need to understand the advantages and risks involved with third-party software support.
• Personal Branding for the Senior-Level Executive
  Personal Connections Work. Life. Balance. If you want to stand out in a crowd of your peers, commit to honest self-assessments about your appearance and how effective you are in your professional relationships.
• The Fear of Success
  Personal Connections Work. Life. Balance.
  Sometimes, employees will resist or even sabotage opportunities. Understand what causes success avoidance and how to help them rise above it.
• Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business^®
  Highlights of the Monthly Report On Business^® Releases - July 2013 Data.
• Four Reasons to Establish a Collaboration Strategy
  CAPS Research: Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
  Collaboration offers a unique relationship requiring strategic approaches beyond day-to-day communication improvements.
• Just in Time -- October 2013
  This article is not available online.
• Understanding What Moves Your Company
  Keeping on top of transportation trends and how they impact a supply chain organization is important as products move around the globe.
• Focus on Performance Results
  Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
  If supply chain practitioners want suppliers to perform better, they should establish metrics and measurements upfront.
• Hire Veterans, Lead the Way
  Military veterans bring a level of professionalism and dedication to private-sector organizations, so recruiting and supporting upward mobility for these individuals makes solid business sense.
• ISM News -- June/July 2013
  This article is not available online.
• Build Your Personal 'ROI' and Be Responsible for Your Brand
  Personal Connections: Work. Life. Balance.
  Maintain your personal ROI — return on individuality — with eight helpful tips to make the most of your career.
• Find Opportunity in Changing Times
  When M&As and reorganizations occur, supply chain practitioners have to be proactive and flexible to survive and thrive.
• Recognizing the 2013 J. Shipman Award Winner and Tomorrow's Leaders
• Just in Time -- June/July 2013
  This article is not available online.
• Global Business Trends -- September 2013
  This article is not available online.
• Change Through Transparency
  Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
  A successful supply management restructuring requires a detailed plan to communicate with team members and business partners.
• Adjusting to Career Changes
  Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
  Moving to a new job in a new industry presents challenges, but supply chain leaders can draw on solid core skills to make an easy transition.
• Beyond Borders
  International Insights

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