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1998 Purchasing Today Article Index
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A valuable reference tool, the Article Index is a comprehensive list of articles that have appeared in Inside Supply Management® (formerly Purchasing Today® and NAPM Insights®) magazine. Articles are organized by subject for easy locating and study.
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Avoiding Stock-Outs and Inventory Problems
Carolyn Kingdon, October, Vol. 9, No. 10, p. 14.
What can you do when the peppermint runs out?
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Deregulation in the Power Industry
Timothy Tree and Stanley E. Fawcett, August, Vol. 9, No. 8, p. 14.
Can organizations reduce costs and still enhance service?
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Great Expectations - Unfulfilled
Mark Carson, December, Vol. 9, No. 12, p. 10.
Your supplier drops the ball by not filling the order. What next?
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How to Clean Up Their Janitorial Woes
James L. Patterson, C.P.M., A.P.P., January, Vol. 9, No. 1, p. 20.
Benchmarking the available options is an important first step in determining the best supplier.
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Looking at Other Options
Ray L. Robinson, C.P.M., May, Vol. 9, No. 5, p. 18.
Asking for different pricing options may help determine a strategic alliance partner.
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Looking for Solutions — Strategically
Jim Limperis, C.P.M., CFPIM, July, Vol. 9, No. 7, p. 18.
A number of possible solutions exist for Crestech.
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Managing Stock-Outs and Inventory Controls
Steve Lamperti, November, Vol. 9, No. 11, p. 18.
This analysis offers one solution to the case on inventory control. However, as in any case study, there may be several ways to interpret the information. We welcome your analysis. Please send your comments to: Communication assistant, P.O. Box 22160, Tempe, AZ 85285; fax to 602/752-7890; call 800/888-6276, ext. 3048; or e-mail your comments to nfinger@ism.ws.
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Performance Oriented
Christian Bechtel, June, Vol. 9, No. 6, p. 14.
This month, Purchasing Today® presents a case that deals with improving purchasing's performance. As with previous cases, watch next month for our analysis of this case. We encourage you to create your own analysis and submit it to Purchasing Today® for possible publication. Leave a voice message by calling 800/888-6276 or 602/752-6276, extension 3021; mail your written comments to Bob Mehr, writer, Purchasing Today®, P.O. Box 22160, Tempe, AZ 85285-2160; fax to 602/752-7890.
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Selecting Software: It's Time to Take a Closer Look
James Pregler, C.P.M., March, Vol. 9, No. 3, p. 20.
More information is needed to choose the right software supplier.
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The Best Software Solution
Nick Kline, February, Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 14.
Which software supplier provides the best option?
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The Role of Purchasing in a Changing Market
Russell Shroyer, C.P.M., September, Vol. 9, No. 9, p. 16.
Varied options help Wellington prepare her department.
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When a Strategic Alliance May not be the Answer
Brent Pendleton, April, Vol. 9, No. 4, p. 20.
Would an alliance or some other option help reduce water treatment costs?
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