Traci Purdum

Cost of implementing practices is holding some companies back

Best practices tips

Cover Your Assets

Providing credit to your customers is a good thing -- until they stop paying.

Forecast: What's In Demand?

Here's a look at the U.S. market for Bearings, Fluorpolymers and Industrial Valves

ISM Supplier Index registered 52% in July

Investigation and quick calculations can save manufacturers money.

On the brink of destruction, assessing risk at the plant level is key to minimizing damage.

Consumer-products company hopes executive switch will help combat competition and weather storms.

Help Wanted

Manufacturers facing a talent shortage need to proactively search for the next generation of employees.

Checklist will help minimize losses when a customer or supplier files for bankruptcy.

The Supply Management Handbook

Web-based tool enables users to access credit reports and more.

It takes a special knack to purchase single or sole source goods effectively.

A declining heavy-duty truck market causes Cummins to map new business structure with positive results.

Forecast: What's In Demand?

Demand for pressure-sensitive tape, reinforced plastics and janitorial equipment will continue to grow.

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