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January / February 2020

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January / February 2020

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    Chilling Uncertainty

    While growth is expected to continue at least in the short term, the U.S. economy may finally be shifting into neutral — and supply management organizations must be prepared for ‘terra incognita.'
    Dan Zeiger

Featured Content

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    The Commodity Prices Seesaw

    Balancing supply chain risk exposure and cost optimization can help companies manage volatile raw materials and components.
    Sue Doerfler
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    Global Trade: Assembly Always Required

    After two years of tariffs turbulence, supply managers need more resilience and agility than ever — and that will continue even if the U.S. and China reach a deal.
    Dan Zeiger
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    Climbing the Ladder of Responsibility

    Procurement executives are capitalizing on their skills and breadth of knowledge to advance into higher-level positions outside of the function, like COO and CFO.
    Sue Doerfler

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Voices: A New Procurement Era: The Return of Geopolitical Risk

A New Procurement Era: The Return of Geopolitical Risk
Thomas W. Derry
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Perspectives

Perspectives: Why is continuing education so important in the supply management?
Terri Twardy, MBA, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CSQP, CSSGB
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January 1, 2020
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Competencies: Supplier Relationship Harmony is Key to Avoiding Disputes

Supplier Relationship Harmony is Key to Avoiding Disputes
Sarah K. Rathke
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January 1, 2020
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Engaged: Carnival’s Supply Captain Eagerly Navigates Change

"Beyond positively impacting the bottom line, sourcing and supply chain management touch all aspects of the guest experience and business support services."
Norbert Dean, CPSM
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January 1, 2020
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Talent: Succession Plans Can Limit ‘Silver Tsunami’ on Suppliers

(Aging ownership of suppliers) is often a hidden risk that manifests itself in abrupt business closures, decreased quality and lack of responsiveness to new opportunities.
Amanda Prochaska
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Research: Evolving to Achieve Category Management Success

In many organizations, category management is facilitating the strategic transformation of supply management from primarily reducing cost to driving business value.
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Insights: Building Procurement Vigilance Through a Software SafariInside Supply Management Magazine | Chilling Uncertainty

Animals and procurement professionals share some characteristics, one of which is vigilance — that is, a sustained effort to detect important stimuli.
David HC Correll, Ph.D.,

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