• 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

• Spending with small business doesn't have to suffer in recession

  By David Hannon, September 17, 2009
  Rockwell Collins describes strategy and benefits of spending with small and minority-owned businesses  More

• ATI Allvac streamlines MRO buying with integrated supplier

  By William Atkinson, September 17, 2009
  Spend analysis work leads metals manufacturer to outsource transaction-heavy MRO buying  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

• Spending with small business doesn't have to suffer in recession

  Dave Hannon, August 20, 2009
  Rockwell Collins outlines the strategy and benefits to spending with small and diverse suppliers  More

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