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ISM® Salary Survey Reveals Wage Growth Amid High Demand for Supply Management Talent

July 30, 2021

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The sixteenth annual Institute for Supply Management® Salary Survey revealed a promising outlook for supply management practitioners, despite a 2020 marred by layoffs, furloughs and limited bonus pay.

The Monthly Metric: Time to Ship

October 25, 2021

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One of the metrics that could be top of mind for many companies over the holidays is time to ship — not to be confused with lead time, though the former can definitely impact the latter.
The ‘Sustain Chain’: Creating a Better Waste Management Plan

October 25, 2021

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An area that companies, no matter their size, should address is waste management. This can include minimizing waste or reusing waste in a useful way that doesn’t put a strain on natural resources.
Rise in Holiday Spending Expected, But Pandemic Impacts Remain

October 25, 2021

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According to Deloitte’s annual retail survey, the good news is that online shopping remains strong and spending is up, including for “experiences” like traveling and entertainment. But supply chain challenges like shipping, supply availability, inflation and rising prices may put a damper on the situation.

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From paints to plastics, a chemical shortage ignites prices
October 10, 2021
Supply-chain woes; Concern grows that material and labor shortages are harming US economy
October 10, 2021
August's jobs numbers were bad. September was even worse, but there's room for hope
October 9, 2021
No, it hasn't been the job recovery many had expected. But there's room for hope
October 8, 2021
U.S. weekly jobless claims post biggest drop in three months
October 7, 2021
Unemployed workers aren't settling for any old job offer
October 6, 2021

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September/October ISSUE

In this issue, delve into a risk-and-reward theme with the cover article, “An Overdue Audible on Risk,” about how procurement organizations are developing a new playbook to manage risk.Additionally, learn considerations for assessing whether reshoring or nearshoring could be options for your company, and how, with the heightened emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) across companies, executive compensation is increasingly being linked to the success of such initiatives. Also, read about how warehouses are becoming “smarter” in their quest to mitigate risk.

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