September/October 2021

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September 14, 2021

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An Overdue Audible on Risk

With global supply chains leaving them unable to cover the entire field against disruptions, procurement organizations are preparing a new playbook — and could be ready to go on offense.
Dan Zeiger

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September 2021 ISM® Report On Business®: Manufacturing
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September 2021 ISM® Report On Business®: Services
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September 2021 ISM® Report On Business®: Hospital PMI®
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Just in Time
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September 14, 2021

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voices

The ‘Big Task’ of Discussing Risk and Regionalization

At the end of a call with Gartner researchers Suzie Petrusic, Ph.D., and Heather Wheatley, I asked if there was anything we hadn’t discussed that would be important to include in the supply chain risk feature that begins on page 20.

Dan Zeiger

September 14, 2021

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perspectives

Perspectives

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a “black swan” event that has impacted the world like never before. It was a complete surprise for most supply chain organizations across industries. While risks like an act-of-God event can have far-reaching impacts, never before has one led to people worldwide stuck in their homes, forced to social distance and frustrated by the imposed and seemingly endless privacy.

Amit Pratap Singh Rathore

September 14, 2021

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competencies

A Skill That is Essential to a Supply Manager’s Toolkit

Since moving to Canada about four years ago, I have had the opportunity to interact with many young professionals interested in building a career in supply management. I have often been asked, “How can I progress in my career?” and “What would it take for me to be successful in the supply management profession?”

Abhie Vaidya

September 14, 2021

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engaged

A Leader Always Willing to Learn from Others

Change is a constant. There is no continuous improvement without change. Every day, new information comes into our lives, businesses, processes — everything. We use this information to decide whether or not we should do something different to obtain better results. Without change, we cannot aspire to improve.

September 14, 2021

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talent

A Growing Need for Workers Means Revamping Processes

With e-commerce hitting new levels during the coronavirus pandemic, the need for hourly, on-site logistics workers has skyrocketed. “Because we’ve had items sent to the house instead of shopping in a big box store, at least three more sets of hands are touching that box,” says Melissa Hassett, vice president, client delivery, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) at Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions.

Sue Doerfler

September 7, 2021

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Building Your Category Management Playbook

External analysis should be a focus for category management, as it helps connect business requirements to the supplier base in developing a strategic approach. It builds on preparation and internal analysis as the foundation for excellent category management outcomes.

CAPS Research

September 14, 2021

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insights

Managing the Supply Chain ‘Disequilibrium’

At the start of 2021, organizations anticipated not only the arrival of coronavirus vaccines but a return to a more normal supply chain environment. Instead, they’ve been confronted by supply shortages, continued global logistics disruption and increasing commodity prices.

Sue Doerfler