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Inside Supply Management

Table of Contents

Vol. 18, No. 4
April 2007

Features

  • COVER STORY
    Filling the Leadership Void Members Only Content

    Companies that are trying to identify and grow local leadership in emerging countries face a leadership gap that is broad and deep.
    Mary Siegfried

  • Taming Emerging Markets Members Only Content

    Companies can overcome the challenges of underdeveloped supply networks in emerging economies through market knowledge and product adaptation.
    John Yuva

  • Driving Value Through Synergy Members Only Content

    Supply Management: Professional Profile
    With a clear vision, the supply management and real estate operations of Unisys became a fully integrated function in a short, three-month timeframe.
    Alice Shepherd

Columns

  • Trends Past and Present Members Only Content

    Editor's Page: Supply Management Buzz
    Every now and then, it is helpful to step back and reflect on how much the profession has changed in the last few decades.
    Michael Schwanz

  • From CPO to CEO Members Only Content

    Executive Access to the Board
    The road to the corner office may not be such a long haul after all, based on recent advancements by supply management professionals.
    John D. Blascovich, C.P.M.

  • Deal Shapers and Discoverers Members Only Content

    Out in Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    When it comes to forecasting the future, one often can get a fresh perspective of this profession by thinking outside the box.
    Professor Richard Lamming

  • Building Relationships Members Only Content

    Tapping Into ... Strategic Alliances — Critical Elements
    The challenges of today's supply market create the need for supply management to establish strategic alliances with key suppliers. Learn the elements critical to forming such an alliance and the pitfalls to avoid.
    Ernest G. Gabbard, J.D., C.P.M., CPCM

  • What's Right for You? Members Only Content

    Tech-Know: Tech Issues for the Decisionmaking Supply Manager
    As demand for supply management software increases, the challenge for supply managers is finding the right solution and provider. An RFP template may help professionals meet the challenge.
    Tim Minahan

  • Immigration Law Members Only Content

    Legal Briefs: Supply Management's Legal Issues
    Complex U.S. immigration rules mean employers should be careful when hiring workers from other countries. Mistakes can be costly and time-consuming.
    Susanne Peticolas

  • It's Not Easy Being Green Members Only Content

    Ex Propriis: Contemplation and Thoughts — (Translated from Latin) "Of One's Own Resources"
    These suggestions may give you a head start in helping your company choose the best path toward environmentally friendly best practices.
    Daniel Mahler and Linda Olsson

Departments

  • Just In Time -- April 2007

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  • Mitigate Supply Disruptions Members Only Content

    CAPS Research Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
    The entire supply chain must collaborate to ensure a timely response in the event of an unexpected disruption.
    Roberta J. Duffy

  • ISM News - April 2007

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