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An Upbeat Opening for the 2013 ISM Annual Conference
Following a rousing performance by the young, enthusiastic Dynamic Drummers from Dove Elementary School in Grapevine, Texas, ISM’s 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference opened. The...
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A Few Good Mentors
How can you find a mentor who can help you advance your career? And if you’re on the other side of the spectrum, how can you identify the individuals you’ll develop a meaningful relationship with as...
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Making Reshoring Decisions
To reshore or not to reshore? That’s the question examined during two workshops and lively discussions today. Harry C. Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, explains that reshoring...
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An Energetic Lunch with Dr. Hau Lee
If you haven’t heard Dr. Hau Lee speak, you’ve missed out on an engaging and passionate speaker. The attendees of the Keynote Address/Luncheon today were treated to a delicious lunch and an...
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An Obligation to Nurture Talent
In a special session, “Nurturing Supply Chain Talent,” Stanford Professor Hau Lee discussed the talent challenges facing supply management organizations. During the presentation, Dr. Lee offered...
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2013 Promises Solid Economic Growth
Despite some weak economic numbers in the first quarter and the continuing chaos in Washington, 2013 is shaping up to be a year of solid economic growth. That’s because the economy is being fueled by...
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The 2013 J. Shipman Gold Medal goes to…
Lisa Martin, C.P.M., was named the 82nd recipient of the J. Shipman Gold Medal at today’s Conference luncheon. The Shipman award is the highest honor a supply management professional can achieve, and...
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Leadership Lessons From the C-Suite
“Leadership is the most important process in all of business.” –Dr. Robert Kemp, president of Kemp Enterprises Throughout the session “How We Did It: Gaining Professionalism, Developing Leadership...
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Working Collaboratively Across Borders
Global supply chains must be fast and agile, much like the global teams of supply management practitioners that manage them. But as many procurement professionals know, working collaboratively across...
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Google’s Secrets to e-Auction Success
Google’s procurement has sure changed a lot from the early days of the company. According to David Natoff, head of procure-to-pay at Google, the company has experienced “hockey stick growth” that looks...
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Do You Have the Skills to Succeed?
With more than 20,000 procurement and supply chain jobs available, do you have the necessary skills to land a coveted position? This was the topic of discussion among four CPOs. Moderated by Lara...
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