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Matters of Perception Many procurement teams feel underused and under-appreciated, but now could be their chance to shine. |
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The Raw Reality Manufacturers grow more concerned about rising material and energy costs. |
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Buyer's Discourse: By the Numbers Companies that take a strategic and integrated approach to procurement can not only reduce costs, but also realize value and efficiencies. |
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October 21, 2009 |
The Future of Manufacturing 2009 Manufacturing leaders chart the impact of the recession and identify the opportunities and risks facing the U.S. manufacturing sector in the years ahead. |
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March 1, 2009
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Are Your Prices Right? Adjusting pricing strategies could help manufacturers survive the economic crisis. |
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Problems in Purchasing Pricing pressures and attracting new talent are the most imminent threats to the purchasing department. |
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Forward Thinking About Reverse Auctions It's easy to overestimate the value of this online procurement tool. |
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2005 Replacement Parts and Components Trends Survey: Speed It Up! Food processors speak out about the importance of faster replacement parts delivery, offering a recipe of actions that suppliers could take to make them more satisfied customers. |
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The Future of Manufacturing A forward-looking analysis of the trends, management strategies and best practices that will help U.S. manufacturers compete successfully. |
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Raw Materials: Raw Deal Raw materials prices continue to cut into profits, and with little relief in sight, manufacturers are solidifying supplier relationships and turning toward substitute products as solutions. |
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How to Heal a Broken Supplier Relationship The depth of the relationship is more important than the length. |
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5th Annual Replacement Parts and Components Survey: Processors Take a Cost-Driven Approach The role of purchasing managers in the spare parts and components process clearly is growing. |
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Supply Chain Pains Who's managing whom? In a year of unprecedented pressures, our exclusive joint survey finds a tug of war between food processors and their suppliers. |
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March 1, 2009
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Cutting to the Core Consolidating suppliers can help manufacturers add value to their supply chain, but not without a good plan to make it work. |
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February 1, 2008
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Cost in Translation More effective sourcing efforts could be as simple as getting your procurement and finance departments to speak the same language. |
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A Wise IT Move Targeted IT spending in a down economy boosts the bottom line and sets the stage for top-line growth when the market recovers. |
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The Growing Importance of Internet Purchasing Large companies can leverage their buying power online |
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Supply Chain Risks Material costs, supplier stability cited by manufacturers. |
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Online Procurement Companies can reduce their total purchasing budget by up to 8.5 percent by buying online, according to an IDC study... |
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November 17, 2010 |
Trimming the Fat From Indirect Procurement Industrial manufacturers are looking to sharply reduce transactional costs and the number of purchase orders. |
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Sourcing in Low-Cost Countries: By The Numbers Top 5 reasons companies source in low-cost countries. |
National Defense
March 2014
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Supplier Codes of Conduct Often Overlooked A thoughtful and effective supplier code not only decreases the likelihood of trouble to a defense contractor because of its supply chain, but also serves as a foundational tool that provides compliance stability and helps drive long-term success. |
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Fierce Winds A manufacturing veteran shares an unvarnished look at what it takes to be a successful U.S. supplier in a global market. |
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Purchasing Partners Treating suppliers with respect can mean a healthier bottom line and better quality. |
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Kevin T. Higgins |
Replacement Parts Survey: Processors Remain Cautious in an Era of Uncertainty More than a third of industry professionals surveyed for the 2009 Replacement Parts and Components Trends Survey say their programs have been disrupted, with potentially serious consequences down the road. |
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The Talent Search New skills and capabilities will be in high demand as procurement moves away from traditional responsibilities. |
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A Material World The growth of the global economy continues to change the landscape of the raw materials market. Realizing that the old rules no longer apply, manufacturers are looking inward for opportunities to drive costs back down without making their customers foot the bill. |
