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Vol. 16, No. 10
October 2005
Features
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COVER STORY
The Power of Influence
Influence is more important than ever as supply managers reach into more sensitive business areas and are required to "sell" their value.
Mary Siegfried -
Panel Discussion: Supply Management's Got A Brand New Bag
Are you thinking what they're thinking? Find out what's on the minds of four of today's top supply management executives.
Jill Schildhouse -
Social Responsibility: A Business Case
The commitment to socially responsible business behavior begins here.
Jill Schildhouse
Business
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Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®
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Commodities
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In Every Issue
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Open Minds Build Success
Recognize that high-potential talent comes in many forms and from many backgrounds.
Theresa Metty, C.P.M. -
Message From the Editor
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Just In Time
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Finding the Right Messages
Successfully increasing influence means matching key messages with the right recipients.
Roberta J. Duffy -
Sorting Out Supply Management Staffing
Is there drastic movement within our purchasing organizations? Or is it a case of the more things change the more they stay the same?
D. Steven Wade -
Master Supply Agreements
Is doing business on a handshake a mistake? Minimize your risk in business transactions by backing up your oral agreements with legally binding written contracts.
Robin C. Bush, J.D., LL.M. -
ISM News
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Perspectives
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The Changing View of Supplier Segmentation
Supplier segmentation is an effort to analyze the potential value for both sides in the relationship and to align investment and relationship management resources with that value.
Jonathan Hughes -
Assessing Global Economic Performance
Top economic minds agree: For 90 years, the ISM Report On Business® has been the indicator to watch.
Norbert J. Ore, C.P.M. -
An Elevator Ride With Your CEO
You find yourself smack-dab in the middle of an impromptu conversation with your CEO ... think fast!
Jill Schildhouse
Check Out This Month's Advertisers
- ADR International
- AMGEN
- Brother International
- Canon U.S.A., Inc.
- GE Corporate Payment Services
- Global eProcure
- International Purchasing Staffing
- Karass
- Kellogg, Brown & Root
- MasterCard International
- Mercury Marine
- Naval Post Graduate School of Business & Public Policy
- Oakleaf Waste Management
- Office Depot
- Oracle USA, Inc.
- Pace Butler Corporation
- Paragon Relocation Resources, Inc.
- Procuri
- SAS
- Wheels, Inc.
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About ISM
- Overview of ISM
- Media Room
- ISM Board of Directors
- ISM Officers Directory
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- ISM Affiliate Web Sites
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- 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
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- eVendor Check
- Personal Professional Development Scorecard
- Affiliate Resources
- Career Center
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Affiliate, Groups & Forums
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- 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
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- CAPS Research
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Tools
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- Discussion Forums
- Directories
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- 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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