The latest installment of the SupplyNow podcast series tackles the hottest supply management topics of the moment:
- Global contracting: IACCM President Tim Cummins offers sage advice on navigating the challenges of negotiating and managing trading agreements across country borders.
- Protectionism: SpendMatters’ blogmaster Jason Busch, rants against protectionism and the demise of the U.S. dollar. He also offers some controversial views on supplier diversity initiatives.
- Chrysler: I give a first take on what the buy out of Chrysler might mean for the future of Detroit and the automotive supply chain.
This episode of ongoing podcast series from Supply Excellence and Spend Matters is sure to spark debate. It also provides some practical advice to combat the complexities of global supply.
Listen in to the latest SupplyNow episode below or tune in on iTunes:

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1 Supply Excellence » The Toughest Place to Manage Global Supply // Jul 18, 2007 at 9:20 am
[...] The harsh reality is that, despite its claims of a Eutopian pan-European trading community, the European Union still operates like an amalgam of distinct countries. This issue foces supply managers to navigate the cultures and regulations of multiple jurisdictions. Says Cummins: “On topics such as negotiation, labor issues and costs, Europe poses significantly greater difficulties.” (Hear Cummins recommendations on managing global supplier and contract relationships on this Supply Now podcast.) [...]
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