Special Report: Procurement Professional Development
A Purchasing magazine special report on professional development best practices in the procurement industry.
By Staff -- Purchasing, 2/15/2008 1:25:00 PM
Purchasing magazine’s February issue contains a special report on professional development in the procurement industry. Read the exended version of the report only on Purchasing.com including:
How to build the procurement Dream Team
From developing interns to training veterans, building the right procurement organization is a lot like managing a sports team.
Supply chain internships: The minor leagues look strong
Recent alumni provide their thoughts on what makes a successful supply chain internship program.
Got a procurement job interview? Here’s what NOT to do
Tips from procurement execs and recruiters on how to avoid blowing a job interview
Women in purchasing: Cracks appear in the glass ceiling
It's more evolution than revolution, but women are gaining greater responsibility in purchasing at companies of all sizes. Here are five who have made it to the top, and their advice for others.
Case study: LORD Corp. attracts top talent with expanded training offerings
Vic Venettozzi, director of global purchasing for LORD Corp. in Cary, N.C. is a big believer in streamlining business processes as a way to ensure a successful supply management program.
Survey: Procurement professionals define role in combating counterfeit parts
The results of a recent Purchasing survey show the majority of buyers (42%) consider counterfeiting a "serious problem," only 32% would call the issue "widespread" and less than half (44%) report falling victim to counterfeiting.
Speaking Out: How to manage your procurement career By Safia Ahsan
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