Andrew K. ReeseAndrew K. Reese is former editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.From the Author - Page 3Procurement SoftwareEnabling GM's Global Supply ChainAn interview with Andi Karaboutis — process information officer at GM, running Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Information SystemsRegulationsDecision TimeFor those involved in the supply chain industry, this election really does matterSourcing & ProcurementTackling the Global Contract Management ChallengeContract management remains one of the most manual, under-systematized and ill-defined areas of business operationsTransportationTraining the Next Generation of Supply Chain LeadersRuan focuses on recruiting and training to ensure its supply chain's competitive advantageHiringStocking Your Supply Chain Management Talent PoolFacing the challenge of recruiting and maintaining quality talent head onSupply Chain Visibility2008 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to KnowHonoring supply chain leaders building their companies' 21st century supply chains.Sourcing SolutionsBuilding a Successful Strategic Sourcing Program for Indirect MaterialsIn breathing life into its indirect sourcing efforts, medical devices leader Respironics is relying on internal change agents and external expertiseAutomationSelling Compliance AutomationTo win executive buy-in for a trade compliance automation initiative, Anritsu's Jane Solomon recommends building the business case on both hard- and soft-dollar savingsRetailBetween Manufacturing and MerchandizingBy understanding how to move products from the factory floor into a demand channel in a more timely way, supply chain can help ensure the effectiveness of the merchandizing programsCarbon FootprintBuilding the Green Supply ChainGoing green can drive environmental and bottom-line benefits at the same time, but it takes an organizational culture change and a long-term perspectiveConsultingBest Practices for M&AA supply chain check list for successful mergers and acquisitionsSupply Chain VisibilityPlugging Leaks in the Supply ChainThe "un-sexy" but necessary work of a supply management organizationPrevious PagePage 3 of 5Next Page