Professional development opportunities for buyers and purchasing procurement sourcing supply chain professionals.
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Rx for innovation: Purchasing specialists
By James Carbone, November 19, 2009In one way, supplier management in the electronics industry is similar to the medical profession. In medicine, there are specialists with an in-depth knowledge of an illness or a part of the body. In supplier management there are also specialists with in-depth expertise in a specific electronics commodity. More -
Spotlight shines on key suppliers
November 19, 2009Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based developer of communication and aviation electronic technology for commercial and governmental applications, has a wide-ranging supplier-awards program that recognizes small businesses, companies with Lean practices and commodities suppliers who have demonstrated excellence. More -
New supply chain exec at U.S. Steel
November 5, 2009Lukac promoted to VP, supply chain More -
Opportunities in purchasing are starting to open up
Susan Avery, October 29, 2009Recruiter advises: Now's the time to look for a purchasing job More -
ISM members to vote on membership expansion proposal
Dave Hannon, October 29, 2009Upcoming vote will determine if ISM membership restrictions are lifted and membership is opened up to salespeople More -
The offense and defense of cost optimization
By Lara Nichols, October 15, 2009No matter how you phrase it, the economy is the hot topic for business. As purchasing professionals, we are in the center of the storm. No matter what strategies a company pursues this year, cost containment is most likely a part of the plan. So all eyes turn to you for more savings, less spend and lower (fill in the blank with operating expenses, EBIT or cost per goods sold). More -
What's Your Problem?
October 15, 2009No, really, we want to know your problems! In fact, we want to connect you with other supply chain professionals that have the same problem so that together we can solve those problems. All you have to do is spend five minutes registering to be a member of PurchasingBizconnect, the Internet's only professional networking site dedicated solely to the purchasing function. More -
Smart Sourcing Summit: Supply risk is always present, says D&B expert
Tom Stundza, October 13, 2009Dun & Bradstreet's Lawton says volatility in all forms is increasing More
News from the Web
Meetings Management Hot Topic at CPO Summit
Source: blog.starcite.com
Date: 6 hours 1 minutes 17 seconds ago.The Costco/Coca-Cola Standoff: The Risk For Costco
Source: www.purchasingcourses.com
Date: 11-19-2009 14:15:57 GMTCEMEX Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Options in Global Offering - Zibb.com
Source: Comtex
Date: 09-23-2009 21:47:48 GMTCPO Survey Shows Rising Pressure for Cost Savings
Source: www.industryweek.com
Date: 09-16-2009 05:50:59 GMT
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CAREER TURNS
November 16, 2009
Career advice from your bank?
You would never think you would receive career networking tips from your local...
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CAREER TURNS
November 03, 2009
ISM membership for sales: What's in it for you?
As many people may have heard, the Institute for Supply Management is voting to...
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Leadership
October 27, 2009
The ‘Afterward’
As a leader, you are a vital link to the company. You spend your day talking...
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CAREER TURNS
October 26, 2009
Can purchasing professionals keep up the multitasking?
Whoever said the more things change, the more they stay the same probably...
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Stan– 11/3/2009 2:07:24 PM EST
in response to ISM membership for sales: What's in it for you?Overseas assignments are not what they once were but, they still offer much more...
Ken Maunz– 10/28/2009 7:00:51 PM EDT
in response to The view from abroad: A procurement guide to international assignmentsI am glad to hear that there was general consensus to support continuing...
Eric Hiam– 9/17/2009 4:58:04 PM EDT
in response to No excuses when it comes to your careerExcellent article on how corporate America is cutting back on travel costs. I...
Alan Fitzpatrick– 9/17/2009 12:38:34 PM EDT
in response to Travel procurement gets a bigger role at Tyco
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Recession Reaction
Want more tips and strategies on how to manage your spend in the recession? Listen to a Purchasing.com exclusive audiocast including recorded segments from interviews with several top procurement executives including:
Tom Linton, LG ElectronicsLaurie Manderbach, TIAA-CREFEric Sandford, OmniSource SoutheastLara Nichols, Tyco International
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Success Stories from the Trenches: Collaborative Design Series - Polaris
Purchasing Senior Editor Susan Avery interviews Dave Dickirson, Director of Powertrain Purchasing for Polaris Industries on the company's close design collaboration with fuel system supplier Bosch.
How to source travel for 2010
Purchasing looks at what's ahead for six categories of travel spending, and provides tips for how travel buyers can best weather the economic storm. Illustrations by Daniel Guidera.Purchasing Key Industry Suppliers

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