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For those that are classic rock fans, that is the title of one the iconic hits of that genre. But that’s not what we want to talk about today. I recently ran across a survey conducted by my good friend Tim Cummins at the International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM) and it paints a picture of YOU. Well, perhaps most of YOU at least. Because Talent Management continues to be a very high priority for our community and profession, we thought it would be interesting to answer the question that Pete Townshend asked in 1978….WHO ARE YOU??

WHO ARE YOU?????

By Dalip Raheja on October 20, 2011 Blog-News U can Use, Leadership

Hewlett-Packard is now in the middle of a huge decision. Spin-off the personal-computing division or not to spin off-that is the question. They have discovered that the split has bigger implications than previously thought and are now trying to decide which course of action to take. Click to learn what these implications are, where Hewlett-Packard is in the decision process, and how the Supply Chain organization has become a deal breaker.

Hewlett-Packard and Seeing the Bigger Picture

By Crystal Jones on October 13, 2011 Blog-News U can Use, Value

Risk As a Competitive Weapon for Supply Chain

By Anne Kohler on August 4, 2011 Blog-News U can Use

Many organizations look at Risk as an evil, a challenge and even a four letter word. Risk can actually become a competitive advantage for a Supply Chain organization that knows how to identify and effectively manage it. Today’s blog focuses on insights from the Supply Chain All-Stars that recovered fastest after the Japanese Tsunami.

One of my favorite presentations of the day was delivered by Alistair Donald, the Chief Procurement Officer of Global Procurement Services of ConocoPhillips Company. Alistair’s presentation had a James Bond / Secret Agent theme which made it very entertaining as well as informative. Alistair has a wonderful story to tell of his success in transforming the Supply Management function within ConocoPhillips. Michael Lamereaux from Sourcing Innovation, an NPX attendee, wrote that Supply Management has been a key contributor to ConocoPhillips’ financial success over the last several years in his blog post, Supply Management: Secret Agent of Business Improvement (Key NPX Take Away 5) where he articulated Alistair’s value contributors.

More from The Mpower Group’s Next Practices Xchange (NPX). . . . . . From Cost to Value

By Anne Kohler on June 30, 2011 Blog-News U can Use, Next Practices

A look at 2011's economic recovery and what that means for businesses and their supply chains. Sometimes the downside risk from mismanaging success is far greater than failure.

Manage Success to Ensure a Successful Economic Recovery for Your Business

By Dalip Raheja on January 20, 2011 Blog-News U can Use, Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management

A look at 2011’s economic recovery and what that means for businesses and their supply chains. Sometimes the downside risk from mismanaging success is far greater than failure.

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