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Table of Contents
Vol. 20, No. 1
January 2009
Features
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COVER STORY
On The Front Line of Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Supply management's expanding role as champion of social responsibility and green initiatives within the organization leads to an updated Principles of Sustainability and Social Responsibility document from ISM.
Lisa Cooling -
SEAPORTS: Weathering the Storm
With myriad issues affecting U.S. seaports, a string of new port expansions throughout both coasts of North and Central America are having major impacts in the States and abroad.
John Yuva -
Cultivate Retiree Experiential Knowledge
Retiring supply management executives possess knowledge that is critical to future supply chain effectiveness; organizations must develop the means to accelerate the transfer of this knowledge.
John Yuva
Columns
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New Year, New Content
Editor's Page: Supply Management Buzz
ISM is continuously updating the magazine to assure content is current and useful to supply management professionals.
Terri Tracey, CAE -
Strategic Talent Sourcing
Executive Access to the Board
Sourcing for the right talent means supply management professionals will need to be flexible, knowledgeable about globalization and well-networked.
Julia Brown -
Leading Through Change
Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
When a supply management organization goes through a transformation, a leader must step forward to build trust and coach the staff through the change process.
Tom Linton -
TARP Has Not Been Enough
Tapping Into ... U.S. Economy — Credit Markets in Limbo
Despite the U.S. Treasury Department's efforts, the bailout package has done little to restart the credit markets, propelling further global economic woes.
Augustine Faucher -
Building a Solid Foundation
Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
Your supply management organization can build powerful initiatives tailored for maximum staying power by leading the charge for sustainability.
Lisa Cooling -
Finding Your Balance
Personal Connections: Work. Life. Balance.
Learning how to align what you do with what you value is an important part of keeping it all in perspective both at work and at home.
Joan Gurvis
Departments
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Just in Time - January 2009
This article is not available online.
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Best Practices Wrap-Up
CAPS Research: Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
Participants at the recent CAPS Best Practices Workshop discuss today's hottest supply management topics.
Roberta J. Jennings -
ISM News - January 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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Economic Slowdown to Continue in 2009
Semiannual Forecast: December 2008
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Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®
Highlights of the Monthly Report On Business® Releases - December Data.
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Global Business Trends - January 2009
This article is not available online.
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About ISM
- Overview of ISM
- Media Room
- ISM Board of Directors
- ISM Officers Directory
- Affiliate Officers Directory
- ISM Affiliate Web Sites
- ISM Group and Forum Web Sites
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Chair's Corner
- ISM Annual Reports
- J. Shipman Gold Medal Award
- ISM Awards for Excellence
- Supply Management Month
- Association Governance
- ISM Ethical Principles and Standards
- Activity Calendar
- Principles of Social Responsibility
- ISM Position Statements
- Membership
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Members Only
- InfoCenter
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Member Information & Online Tools
- ISM Glossary of Key Supply Management Terms
- Access to CIPS Members Only Content
- Access to Supply Chain Council (SCC) Member Discounts and Resources
- ISM Tool Kit
- ISM Resource Guides
- ContractWare®Net and eTool Agreements
- Address Update Form
- Activity Calendar
- Affiliate Websites
- Group & Forum Websites
- ISM Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct
- ISM Group/Forum Enrollment Information
- Job Descriptions
- The Business Source
- Propurchaser.com
- eVendor Check
- Personal Professional Development Scorecard
- Affiliate Resources
- Career Center
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Affiliate, Groups & Forums
- Affiliate, Group/Forum Award Information
- Group/Forum Enrollment Information
- Group/Forum Enrollment Form
- Groups & Forums Brochure and Flyer
- Group & Forum Case Studies
- Groups & Forums Promotion
- Spotlight on Groups and Forums
- Group and Forum Officers
- Affiliate Web Sites
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- Affiliate Officers
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- Sign up for ISM's Groups and Forums Discussion List Servs
- Search for Speakers
- Discussion Forums
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Additional Resources
- ISM Resource Guides
- Bid Specifications Database
- Purchasing/Supply Management Periodicals
- Other Web Resources
- Practix - A quarterly Best Practices publication
- ISM's Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct
- Associations/Organizations Useful to Purchasing/Supply Management Professionals
- CIPS Study
- Search Articles
- CIPS Members Only Content
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Ethics and Social Responsibility
- ISM Ethical Principles and Standards
- Principles of Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Business Case
- Supporting Organizations
- Fostering Sustainability and Social Responsibility Form
- Research
- Articles
- General Resources
- Training
- Assessments
- Metrics and Indices
- International
- ISM's Committee on Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Job Descriptions
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Education - Seminars, Conferences
- Conferences
- Seminars
- Knowledge Center — Online Courses
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ISM-ADR School for Supply Management
- Customized and Standard Training and Development
- Professional Development Seminars (In-house, Instructor-Led)
- Knowledge Center Courses (Web-based, Online)
- DNA (Development Needs Analysis)
- ISM-ADR School for Supply Management Brochure
- Summary of all Program Formats
- Your Dedicated Program Managers
- Request for Professional Development Information
- Speaking Opportunities
- Speakers Directory
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Academic/Student Opportunities
- ISM Education Resource Committee ERC
- ISM Academic Research Support Programs (Grants)
- North American Research Symposium (NARS)
- R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students
- Scholarships Offered by Affiliates, Groups, and Forums
- Colleges and Universities Offering Purchasing/Supply Management Courses
- ISM Approved Programs
- Glossary of Key Supply Mgmt Terms
- ISM Resource Guides
- ISM Tool Kit
- Exhibiting/Sponsorship Opportunities
- Products
- Publications
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Professional Credentials
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Certified Professional in Supply Management®
- Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
- Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.)
- Certification Forms
- Work Experience Information
- Credentials Discussion Forum
- Credentials Verification
- Additional Program Information
- International Certification Contacts
- Supply Line 2055: Certification Update
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ISM Report On Business®
- Latest Manufacturing ROB
- Latest Non-Manufacturing ROB
- Reports On Business® Overview
- Report On Business® Brochure
- Semiannual Reports
- Seasonal Adjustments
- Manufacturing Data
- Non-Manufacturing Data
- ROB Graphical Data
- Regional Business Survey Data
- How to Respond to ROB
- ROB Online Infokit
- JPMorgan Global PMI Reports
- Other Economic Information
- ROB Release Dates
- ROB Frequently Asked Questions
- ISM/Forrester Research Report
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Career Center
- Your Profile
- Register for the Career Center
- Job Seekers
- Employers' Corner
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More Career Resources
- Job Descriptions
- Job Hunting Sites on the Web
- Job Hunting Sites for Specific Regional Areas
- Job Hunting Sites with Tools Such as Resume Writing Advice
- Careers In Supply Management
- Resources on Relocating
- Salary/Career-Building Resources
- Schools Offering Purchasing/Supply Management Courses
- Academic/Student Opportunities
- Frequently Asked Questions
- CAPS Research
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Tools
- InfoCenter
- Research Tools
- Business Book List
- Discussion Forums
- Directories
- Affiliate Resources
- Group & Forum Information
- eTool Agreements
- ISM's Principles and Standards
- Supply Management Defined
- Other Association Links
- Other Related Information
- The Business Source
- Propurchaser.com
- eVendor Check
- Purchasing & Supply Sourcing Guide
- Access CIPS Members Only Content
- Access to Supply Chain Council (SCC) Member Discounts and Resources

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