May/June 2022

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May 1, 2022

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Is It Time to Decouple Your Supply Chain from China?

The economic, business and moral costs of sourcing from China continue to accelerate, as integrating the nation into the global economic order hasn’t improved its human rights record or advanced the cause of democracy.

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May 1, 2022

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Risk Reduction Through Relationship Enrichment

Such measures as virtual and hybrid working models, collaboration and innovation, and increased supplier visibility can help organizations manage disruption — and humanize connections.
Sue Doerfler
May 1, 2022

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The Most Precious Cargo

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, companies and supply management organizations sifted through the fog of war to perform their most critical risk mitigation: removing employees and their families from a war zone.
Dan Zeiger
May 1, 2022

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Managing New Roles, Skills and Workplace Changes

Four supply management experts weigh in on how their responsibilities and working styles have evolved during the coronavirus pandemic, how their organizations have adapted and what it all means for the profession.
Sue Doerfler, Dan Zeiger

Economics

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April 2022 ISM® Report On Business®: Manufacturing
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April 2022 ISM® Report On Business®: Services
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February 2022 ISM® Report On Business®: Hospital PMI®
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Markets

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Just in Time
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Sustainability
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Point to Point
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Member Matters

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May 1, 2022

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voices

People Are at the Center of Supply Chains

At Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), we want to provide you with the insights, resources and information you need — whether through our products, services, content, strategic alliances or tools we’re developing to enable you to make better decisions, advance and succeed.

Susan Marty

May 1, 2022

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perspectives

Perspectives

Companies should develop a strategic sourcing mindset for talent. One way is to pick a few core universities and invest in building a brand at those schools.

Judith Whipple, Ph.D.

May 1, 2022

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competencies

A Powerful ESG Tool: Supply Chain Localization

The power of creating a purpose-driven company — one focused on the bottom line and a sustainable social impact — has never been more evident. Investors and boardrooms recognize this and are pushing company leadership for improved environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance results.

Shaun Doherty

May 1, 2022

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engaged

A ‘Creative’ Leader Who Amplifies the Positives

Stephanie Williams, MBA Position: Senior director, global procurement business office at Dematic in Atlanta.

May 1, 2022

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talent

Managing Talent for Hypergrowth Companies

To address changing business needs, organizations must flex their workforce, which can be an ongoing challenge, particularly for companies experiencing hypergrowth.

Nikhil Parva, Sougata Banerjee

May 1, 2022

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research

Supplier Diversity Progress Elusive for Many Companies

Most large companies have increased spend with suppliers that are owned or led by traditionally underrepresented groups. Their reasons include ensuring the survival and future of their market for suppliers, and to increase opportunities for buyers and suppliers.

Dayna Simpson, Ph.D., MSEE, Kathleen Riach, Ph.D., Craig Carter, Ph.D.

May 1, 2022

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insights

Six Principles for More Impactful Procurement

Procurement should be a means to interrogate the disconnect between our functional aspirations and actions. Research indicates that the lack of aggressive application of digital technologies to drive better business outcomes is a critical failure point to procurement’s success.

Walt Charles , Nila LaVanaway Charles