March / April 2020

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March 1, 2020

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What revolutionary ideas will you come away with

The theme of ISM2020, Revolutionary Ideas, is a twist on Boston’s ties to the American Revolution. But more importantly, it’s a two-word description that sums up what attendees will experience at Institute for Supply Management ® ’s 105th Annual Conference, April 26-29 at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston.
Sue Doerfler

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March 1, 2020

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Revolutionizing Manufacturing One Part at a Time

Ideal for parts that can’t be produced any other way, among other uses, 3-D printing is making headway as a tool for prototyping, product development and part replacement.
Sue Doerfler
March 1, 2020

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Powering with Purpose

In the wake of an economic crisis, a Midwestern energy company transformed itself and became one of the country’s leading community-focused organizations.
Lisa Bolla
March 1, 2020

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It’s All in the Delivery

It’s All in the DeliveryFor procurement professionals and organizations, success hinges on serving know-how to stakeholders and suppliers; these 10 concepts are the ingredients for successful relationships and business outcomes.
John Paparella, CPSM, CPSD

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Supply Issues and Rising Demand Send Palladium on a Sharp Price Climb

Departments

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Just in Time
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Business and Procurement Success is Redefined | Sustainability
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Point2Point
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Member Matters

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March 1, 2020

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voices

Voices: Member Engagement Makes ISM® a More Effective Association

By providing the tools, information and insights you need, ISM can help you manage the complexities of today’s — and the future’s — supply management profession.

Susan Marty

March 1, 2020

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Perspectives

Dealmaking is not a one-size-fits-all process. Nevertheless, common themes exist in the value-creating process.

Kimberly A. Branch, CPSM, CPSD

March 1, 2020

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Maximizing Mentorship to Address Talent Challenges

Over the years, the supply management profession has gone through tremendous change. It’s emerged from a back-office transactional function to become a key strategic differentiator for companies in a diverse set of industries.

Sam White

March 1, 2020

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In Biotechnology Sourcing, ‘No Two Days Are the Same’

Amanda Kachinsky partners with internal business stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strategic alignment of goals and business needs — establishing strong relationships to mutually achieve positive outcomes.

Amanda Kachinsky

March 1, 2020

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Talent: Data to the Rescue for Strategic Talent Management

In an era where workers at every level of an organization are expected to justify decisions with facts and figures, it’s peculiar to note that the talent acquisition realm seems to be lagging in this area.

Naseem Malik, CPSM

March 1, 2020

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Neglecting ‘Everyone’s Business’ Is Unsustainable

Sustainability issues present complex challenges for supply management organizations that must address such evolving environmental and social topics as supplier diversity, conflict minerals and fair labor practices.

Mary Siegfried

March 1, 2020

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A Map for Transportation and Logistics Contracting

Businesses of all sizes are increasingly devoting attention and resources to supply chain services procurement, and transportation- and logistics-related offerings are a key opportunity.

Jonathan Todd