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2008 Inside Supply Management 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.

  • A New Approach to Global Staffing Members Only Content
    Mary Siegfried, March, Vol. 19, No. 3, p. 30.

    Nike, Inc.: Supply Management Professional Profile
    Nike's innovative talent management program has reduced the cost of contract staffing while adding control of the whole process.

  • A New Way To Track Raw Materials Members Only Content
    RaeAnn Slaybaugh, June, Vol. 19, No. 6, p. 30.

    2008 Award Winners: Process
    Lockheed Martin's innovative technology solution ensures a healthy inventory of scarce metals and other commodities.

  • Be Humble, Be Ferocious Members Only Content
    Howard Muson, August, Vol. 19, No. 8, p. 10.

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    Like all leaders today, supply management professionals must master softer, more intangible skills, such as the capacity to build relationships and influence without authority.

  • Behind A Telecom Turnaround Members Only Content
    Willem van Oppen, February, Vol. 19, No. 2, p. 10.

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    When the supply management operation of Royal KPN, a large Dutch telecommunications company, was restructured, quality increased while costs went down. The CPO who managed this project explains how it was done.

  • Beware Of Great Man Syndrome Members Only Content
    Helen Eckmann and Sarah Frauenzimmer, September, Vol. 19, No. 9, p. 10.

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    Unfortunately, this centuries-old leadership model is still alive and well today, so be careful that you don't allow your ego to damage your career.

  • Bring Virtual Distance Into Focus Members Only Content
    Karen Sobel Lojeski and John Yuva, October, Vol. 19, No. 10, p. 26.

    Geography is but one element when examining performance issues between co-located and virtual workforces.

  • Delivering Success Members Only Content
    Mary Siegfried, October, Vol. 19, No. 10, p. 30.

    Supply Management Professional Profile: U.S. Postal Service
    Strategic initiatives drive dramatic changes at the U.S. Postal Service’s supply management organization.

  • How To Engage Gen Y Members Only Content
    Meredith Kovarik, October, Vol. 19, No. 10, p. 10.

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    Inspiring excellent performances from promising employees in their 20s can be a real challenge, but these suggestions should help you maximize their potential.

  • Start An Execution Revolution Members Only Content
    Richard Lepsinger, May, Vol. 19, No. 5, p. 10.

    Out In Front: Leading People, Leading Organizations
    Goals and mission statements don't mean a thing if people can't back up the words with action. Here are several suggestions on how you can encourage your staff to "get it done" every day.

  • The Right People With the Right Skills Members Only Content
    Mary Siegfried, November, Vol. 19, No. 11, p. 28.

    IBM Supply Management Professional Profile
    With ideas borrowed from supply chain management, IBM develops an integrated process to find resources to fill strategic positions as the company expands worldwide.