ISM Silicon Valley

50% of sourcing and outsourcing relationships fail as a result of poor relationship management.

e-Procurement software suite.

Better purchasing can be beneficial in surprising ways, some far removed from purchasing itself.

To get the most out of the purchasing function, top-performing companies redefine its role and ensure that its goals align with corporate strategy.

Achieve business performance improvement and sustainable competitive advantage.

Economic, financial, and political coverage available from any source to support planning and decision making.

Global provider of procurement services.

Supplier Information Management (SIM) platform.

Software and global services provider of cost effective Supply Management solutions.

Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Best Practices, e-Sourcing (visit www.whyabe.com), Project Management, Negotiation, Telecommunications, Logistics, Inventory Management, Purchasing Management and Strategic Planning.

American Society for Quality (ASQ) is offering an opportunity to continue professional growth with two new free on-demand Webinars.

Today's electronics design and manufacturing landscape is very different than that of even just a few years ago. Increased globalization and pressure to outsource has increased the distance between engineers and production facilities. Consolidation of semiconductor suppliers has become an industry trend. Coupled with a desire to rationalize supplier bases, this has made design houses and manufacturing companies more reliant on a smaller number of supply partners, which can result in greater risk to supply disruption.

The 2009 update to this popular publication adds new features, including two appendices that feature tables illustrating the relevancy of the APICS OMBOK Framework to specific job titles, including supply chain manager and materials manager, and to industries outside manufacturing, such as distribution, health care, retail, utilities, and hospitality. The second edition also includes a new, easy-to-use index.

The Sustainability Consortium develops transparent methodologies, tools and strategies to drive a new generation of products and supply networks that address environmental, social and economic imperatives. The Sustainability Consortium advocates for a transparent process and system, not individuals or organizations.

Tempe, AZ

The recession may be coming to a close-at least officially. But the effects of that painful period linger on. Supply chain managers need to learn from the lessons of the past as they rebuild the foundation for a brighter future.

Global Chief Supply Chain Officer Study

A Few Powerful Buyers Could Create a Sea Change in Production