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| Features, news and columns from the upcoming issue of CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly | Quarter 2 2008 |
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Cover Story
 Share and share alike By Christian Verstraete Trading partners have a vested interest in working together to minimize risks that disrupt their businesses. Here's why they should share that responsibility. Read the full article → – Advertisement –
Feature Articles
Orient expressBy Kelly Yujie Wang and Yaoqiu Wang Small shipments can be costly and inefficient in China. A test of compact cargo containers shows how China's railways can improve shipment security while dramatically cutting transit times for small loads. Read the full article → 
Now you see it!By Henry E. Peelle Iii, Terry Trushinski and Alex Stobo A visual scheduling method allowed one manufacturer to adjust production to meet variations in demand for its make-to-order product. Read the full article → – Advertisement –
The greening of Whirlpool's supply chainBy James A. Cooke At Whirlpool, being green is more than just talk. Not only has the appliance maker taken the lead in developing energy-efficient products, but it has also redesigned its supply chain with an eye toward conserving energy and cutting air pollution. Read the full article → 
Small wondersBy Christopher D. Norek, Diane E. Dietz And Thomas L. Jorgenson Don't worry if your company isn't a corporate giant. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can use supply chain management to drive a corporate strategy that increases revenues and profits. Read the full article → 
From chaos to controlBy Peter Bolstorff In this real-life story, a consumer products company uses the SCOR model to improve its supply chain performance and change the way it approaches problem solving. Read the full article → |
In This Issue
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» Feature Articles » News » Columns » Departments Supply Chain News
 Companies are rethinking offshore sourcing Concerned about rising transportation costs and longer lead times, nearly half of the supply chain professionals who took part in a new survey on procurement are considering sourcing materials and parts closer to home. Columns
Perspective
Continental shiftBy James A. Cooke A recent survey conducted among CSCMP members turned up evidence of an important shift in supply chain design. Direct connection
Opportunity in the face of uncertaintyBy Rick Blasgen To say that uncertainties are a challenge for global business leaders is an understatement, given the unpredictable economic dynamics that supply chain pros are confronting today. Monetary Matters
U.S. credit crunch squeezes global tradeBy Ben Hackett In today's interconnected and wired world, what happens in one major market inevitably reverberates in others around the globe. So it's not surprising that economies worldwide are feeling the effects of the U.S. economic slowdown. Career Ladder
Résumé rescueBy Rick Miller There are several possible reasons for the lack of response to your résumé submissions, and there are several possible fixes—some easy and some not so easy. Afterword
Of human potentialBy Peter Bradley It is not often that I find myself moved by a speech at a business conference. But when I heard Randy Lewis speak earlier this year, it touched a nerve. Departments
Dialogue: A conversation with a CSCMP member: Playing by the rules
When it comes to international trade compliance, Monsanto's Mark Baxa follows the letter of the law. Open Enrollment Upcoming professional education programs around the world CSCMP Notebook News and ideas for success from CSCMP Chain Reactions
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