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Inside Supply Management

Table of Contents

Vol. 22, No. 9
December 2011/January 2012

Features

  • COVER STORY
    Defending Cyberspace Members Only Content

    Businesses search for ways to protect their computer networks and supply chains against relentless attacks by cybercriminals.
    Mary Siegfried

  • It's Déjà Vu in 2012

    With little hope for a recovery in 2012, businesses can expect the economy to behave much like it did this year.
    Mary Siegfried

  • Finding the Balance Between X and Y Members Only Content

    No two suppliers are alike, but using basic principles around motivation may help define relationship parameters in a complex, ever-changing world.
    Lisa Arnseth

  • Best of Both Worlds

    Rail-truck intermodal shipping combines the best of each transportation mode, making global trade economical and efficient.
    Chris Caplice, Ph.D.

  • Drive Supply Chain Excellence Through Performance Metrics Members Only Content

    To transform supply chain effectiveness, performance measurement must be a focus of continuous improvement.
    Yatish Desai

  • SUPPLEMENTAL ARTICLE
    Sharing the TOOLBOX Members Only Content

    By implementing a handful of best practices, the technology and manufacturing of a complex product can be successfully translated to new global locations.
    Amit Marwah

  • SUPPLEMENTAL ARTICLE
    Redefining Global Business Members Only Content

    A regional perspective may be the best solution for companies that want to be a global success.
    Matthew B. Myers, Ph.D.

  • SUPPLEMENTAL ARTICLE
    Synchronize With the Future Outlook Members Only Content

    Use the right tools to make supply chain strategies sync with the organization's strategic outlook.
    Paul Moffitt, C.P.M.

  • SUPPLEMENTAL ARTICLE
    Changing Tides Ahead? Members Only Content

    With the challenges of 2011 behind them, supply management leaders look to the new year with anticipation and concern.
    Mary Siegfried

Columns

  • Suppliers' Motivations Members Only Content

    From the Editor-in-Chief
    Consider using motivational Theory X or Theory Y — or a combination of the two — as another way to manage suppliers.
    Terri Tracey, CAE, Editor-in-Chief

  • Measuring the Value of Supply Members Only Content

    Executive Access to the Chair
    Use business performance and process performance metrics to increase the value of supply management.
    Sid Johnson, CPSM

  • Investing in People

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    Strong leaders embrace unlikely candidates, support a culture of change and look for ways to expose their teams to the entire value chain.
    Reinhard Winkler

  • Calling It Quits Members Only Content

    Tapping Into ... Supply Management Issues and Trends
    Ending a supplier relationship is a difficult task, but handling the matter professionally is paramount.
    Lorrie K. Mitchell, C.P.M., A.P.P.

  • Integrated Reports on the Rise

    Sustainability: Responsible Supply Management
    Combining environmental, social and governance performance with financial performance in one report creates a new level of transparency.
    Lisa Arnseth

  • Why SRM Is Important Members Only Content

    CAPS Research: Promoting Supply Management's Best Practices
    Supplier relationship management requires an integrated, sustained approach that can pay dividends with the appropriate executive support and organizational investment.
    Geoff Zwemke

  • Managing Great Ideas Members Only Content

    Personal Connections: Work. Life. Balance.
    New ideas from employees are a precious commodity, and prioritizing them takes a structured effort from management to sort out the great, good and fair ideas.
    Lance Reese

Departments

  • Just in Time -- December 2011/January 2012

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  • ISM News -- December 2011/January 2012

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  • Beyond Borders Members Only Content

    International Insights
    Lisa Wolters-Broder

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