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It’s All about Execution

Monday, June 27, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
The measure of success for Strategic Sourcing organizations is in the execution. It takes discipline and commitment to execute, especially in today’s world of constant distractions.

Knowledge Management Called New Source of Competitive Advantage

Monday, June 20, 2011 · Frank Quinn
Harnessing the power of what we know, what data we have on hand, and the innate powers of the human intellect has become one of the new requisites for supply chain—and business—success.

The leadership imperative

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
The purpose of this posting is to highlight one fundamental, distinguishing characteristic of successful leaders.

Cheap and Ineffective

Monday, June 6, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
There are a lot of ways to save money in your department budget. Some ideas are short-term fixes, others have longer-term merit.

Is Your Future About to Walk Out the Door?

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
I encourage supply management leaders to get ahead of the curve on personnel management - before it is too late. Hopefully, most will listen, and act.

ISM conference focuses on economic recovery

Thursday, May 19, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While The Institute for Supply Management’s Semi-annual Economic Forecast suggests economic growth through 2011, one prominent economist said there’s still reason to worry.

Looking for “transformational” intelligence

Saturday, May 14, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
As our guest blogger, Robert Rudzki, has already noted here recently, this year’s ISM international conference may be the best in several years.

Alignment and compatibility with supplier partners

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
A recent conversation reminded me of a powerful framework for evaluating the likely success or failure of two companies working together.

Career Survey Shows Highly Educated, Well Compensated Supply Chain Managers

Monday, May 2, 2011 · Frank Quinn
For a significant portion of the respondents, the education did not end with their undergraduate or graduate schooling. Sixty percent have taken executive education or other job-related classes within the past 12 months.

“ISM Orlando – see you there!”

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
This year's ISM international conference may be the best in several years. Certainly, the choice of Orlando Florida as the location is likely to create widespread interest in attending. Combine that with better economic conditions, and slightly loosened training budgets,…

Leveraging HR with IT

Monday, April 25, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Digital Tempus expects companies to focus their talent development investments in three key areas in 2011

More education means more money

Friday, April 22, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Take a look at the "Salary Survey" webcast for insight and advice. Some revealing anecdotes suggest ongoing learning is a given.

Preparing for the “unthinkable”

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
As noted in today’s news, the reality of supply chain disruption – for both the 200-mile local and 10,000-mile global supply chain – requires a new set of mitigating tactics.

CSCMP gets boost with this roundtable seminar

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
One of Northern California’s most anticipated supply chain events gets underway this Friday, April 15, as the San Francisco Bay Area Roundtable (SFRT) stages its half-day seminar at the Poppy Ridge Golf Club in Livermore, California.

IE Group Summit examines new market forces

Monday, April 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Having attended IE Group’s “High-Tech Forecasting & Planning Summit” in the past, I can tell you that the event is rich in content and connections. And although it is “invitation only,” qualified professionals may still obtain entry.
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