• Five steps take Byrne Tool & Die to improved procurement

  By William Atkinson, November 19, 2009
  In some companies, procurement is involved as part of an overall company strategy to streamline operations, expected to take steps to streamline its own processes. In other companies, procurement actually assists a company in streamlining overall operations. At Byrne Tool & Die, procurement's work has helped the entire company run more smoothly.  More

• Goodyear rolls suppliers further back into product development

  By David Hannon, November 19, 2009
  When mark purtilar took over as CPO at Goodyear Tire & Rubber two years ago, one of the C-level executives he built a quick relationship with was Jean-Claude Kihn, the tiremaker's new chief technology officer (CTO). After just a few conversations, it was clear the two men are of the same mind when it comes to suppliers.  More

• Catalent Pharma's procurement team makes it on its own

  By William Atkinson, November 19, 2009
  Being a procurement department in a division of a larger corporation has advantages such as being able to leverage spend with the other divisions, sharing technology and infrastructure as well as best practices. However, if and when a division is spun off on its own, things can become challenging for the new standalone procurement department.  More

• Blackmer Pump gets suppliers involved early in product design

  By William Atkinson, October 15, 2009
  Manufacturers are expected to be experts at what they manufacture. However, the very best ones are those that also utilize the expertise of their suppliers as much as possible for the parts and supplies that they purchase. Blackmer Pump of Grand Rapids, Mich. realizes the value of getting suppliers involved as early as possible in the new product development process.  More

• Goodyear rolls suppliers back into product development

  Dave Hannon, October 9, 2009
  Supplier innovation day brings some surprising benefits  More

• A seat at every table: Tyco wins the 2009 Medal of Professional Excellence

  By Paul Teague, September 17, 2009
  On July 30, Tyco International released its third-quarter earnings report for fiscal 2009. The company reported $4.2 billion in revenue for the quarter, and 58 ¢ in earnings per share (EPS). Both numbers were less than the figures reported in the third quarter a year ago—no surprise given the economy—but they were high enough to cheer Chief Executive Officer Ed Breen and at lea...  More

• Suppliers can serve as invaluable source of market information

  By William Atkinson, September 17, 2009
  Abbott Labs outlines SRM strategy during recession  More

• At AEP, MRO buyers eye expanded role, formalize process to manage costs

  By Susan Avery, September 17, 2009
  Utility's procurement team views safety and reliability as more critical qualities for an MRO supplier.  More

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