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The September/October issue of Inside Supply Management® delves into data and technology, the U.S. presidential election, negotiations and more. The cover article focuses on the stakes of the November election, as well as where the candidates stand on supply chain issues. Also, read about the evolution of centers of excellence, the concept of dual use materials and technology (and what it means to your organization), and strategic deal leveraging during negotiations.
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Thanks to big boosts in business activity and new orders — and despite employment going into contraction — the Services PMI® blew by forecasts, registering 54.9 percent, its highest figure since February 2023.
The Manufacturing PMI® reading of 47.2 percent matched the previous month, but Hurricane Helene devastating parts of the Southeast and dockworkers strike at ports on the East and Gulf coasts have raised anxiety about the impacts on factories and supply chains.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform supply chain operations, it’s crucial for managers to understand not only the potential benefits but also the ethical implications and risks associated with adopting these powerful tools.
From the U.S. economy to geopolitical tension, from tariffs to onshoring, supply chain concerns are dominating the 2024 presidential election; here’s how the candidates stand.
Regulations on materials that can be used for civilian and military usage are expanding and could result in ‘economic statecraft’ like trade restrictions and other supply chain ramifications.
Once limited primarily to finance activities, centers of excellence have become critical cross-function assets for companies to leverage supply management insights and intelligence.
Developing an effective process featuring nine core components can enable procurement to better align with cross-functional teams in getting the best outcomes.
When downtime is unscheduled due to unexpected circumstances like equipment failures, system outages or product shortages, it becomes especially costly.
Nearshoring and reshoring trends are inspiring supply management organizations to modify transportation networks to save on shipping costs and shorten lead times.
It can be easy to lose sight of where raw materials originate, with so many links in the supply chain. But Xinjiang-sourced materials are more heavily represented in the supply chain than many realize.
The SEC’s final product surprised few observers, satisfied no climate activists and galvanized an army of lawyers for the inevitable slew of court challenges. However, it’s likely to only slow, not stall, companies’ climate disclosure responsibilities.
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Stacey Taylor Vice Chair Vice President, Procurement Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Thomas W. Derry Chief Executive Officer ISM
Miguel Gonzalez Chief Procurement Officer
American Express
John Han Founder of Intelage and Strategic Consultant Tenzing Consulting
Michelle Hawkins, PMP Senior Vice President, Strategic Procurement Charter Communications
Jeff Kimsey Vice President, Investment Intelligence Nasdaq
Joseph Matthews Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
GENTEX Corporation
Darla Morse Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Partner’s Credit Union
Kristopher Pinnow, CPSM Vice President, Global Supply Chain COLLINS AEROSPACE
Hemant Porwal, CPSM, CPSD Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Operations WESCO International, Inc.
Judy Whipple, Ph. D.
Bowersox-Thull Endowed Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Michigan State University
Sopan Shah
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Procurement Officer
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Susanna Zhu SVP, Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Ops Bath & Body Works
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