Rich Weissman

A practitioner turned college professor, Rich Weissman had more than twenty-five years of practical experience in all aspects of supply chain management. He is past president of the Institute for Supply Management –Greater Boston and the recipient of the Harry J. Graham Memorial Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Association. He writes and speaks extensively on issues impacting the global supply chain.

92 ARTICLES BY Rich Weissman

May 24, 2018 As Intel tackles forced labor head on, violations fall 60%
May 18, 2018 Burberry will acquire its supplier for 'greater control'
May 17, 2018 Return on 'Integrity': The next performance metric?
May 14, 2018 Sears finds niche as brick-and-mortar resource for Amazon
May 10, 2018 Fire at Ford suppliers plant disrupts best-selling F-150, temporary layoffs expected
May 9, 2018 Payments through Outlook could revolutionize procurement
May 8, 2018 Nestlé, Starbucks deal will shift the coffee supply chain
May 7, 2018 Crab industry labor shortage upsets supply chain
May 4, 2018 White House considers executive action against Chinese telecom companies
May 3, 2018 Hotels swap tiny shampoo bottles for bulk dispensers to cut costs
May 2, 2018 Boeing's acquisition of KLX could upend the aerospace supply chain
April 30, 2018 Bee population decline not so sweet for food supply chains
April 26, 2018 Dior and Nine West rank '0' on supply chain transparency index
April 20, 2018 DHL expands NYC facilities amid rising e-commerce
April 16, 2018 European Commission bans 'unfair' trade practices in food supply chain
April 13, 2018 Solar installations rise in 2017, but tariffs may slow procurement
April 12, 2018 Hospitals struggle to obtain sterile water for injections, drugs
April 11, 2018 Investors bet on AI in procurement
April 10, 2018 Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market
April 9, 2018 Medical marijuana could shake up biopharma supply chains
March 28, 2018 As diets shift, mushroom suppliers struggle to meet demand
March 26, 2018 The cyber supply chain belies a great risk
March 19, 2018 4 menswear e-tailers go 'clicks to bricks' in New York City
March 12, 2018 App aims to improve working conditions in Bangladesh, but who reports?
March 7, 2018 EU threatens retaliatory tariffs on Levi's jeans and bourbon
March 5, 2018 Federal government backs litigation of opioid makers, distributors
Feb. 27, 2018 Apple wants to buy cobalt straight from the source
Feb. 26, 2018 Buyers must learn to manage the 4 stages of product lifecycles
Feb. 22, 2018 Did too many chickens cross the road? KFC stores close following shortage
Feb. 16, 2018 L.L. Bean discontinues century-old returns policy
Feb. 8, 2018 H&M back to supply chain drawing board to bolster lagging sales
Feb. 5, 2018 Supply and demand still rule supply chains
Feb. 1, 2018 Baxter will import IV saline bags from Mexico in wake of supplier difficulties
Feb. 1, 2018 Technology levels the playing field for different sized companies
Jan. 30, 2018 Restaurants have a beef with meat supplier after food hygiene violations
Jan. 24, 2018 Retailers caught red-handed selling real fur labeled 'faux'
Jan. 12, 2018 Fashion brands face petition for supply chain transparency, but at what cost?
Jan. 5, 2018 CA garment factories owe workers $1.6M for labor violations
Dec. 22, 2017 Ford, Alibaba team up to explore online car sales
Dec. 21, 2017 Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think
Dec. 15, 2017 Companies using analytics to stop supply chain fraud in its tracks
Dec. 11, 2017 UK pledges $53.7M to end the 'global disgrace' of modern slavery
Dec. 11, 2017 How hospitals can turn cost-cutting drives into an advantage
Nov. 30, 2017 Japanese textile company admits faked quality data on car tire materials
Nov. 17, 2017 Late supplier payments lead to low performance, higher costs
Nov. 9, 2017 5 issues to follow, 1 year after Trump's election
Nov. 9, 2017 3 steps to reap the benefits of digital procurement
Nov. 3, 2017 Digital procurement is exploding in the supply chain
Oct. 30, 2017 What companies can learn from McCormick's procurement strategy
Oct. 24, 2017 Procurement's next leaders share a few key traits
Oct. 20, 2017 Kobe Steel's quality scandal is an age-old supply chain tale
Oct. 17, 2017 Challenged by craft brewers, Heineken shifts S&OP strategy
Oct. 11, 2017 Cash reserves: A hedge against supply chain risk
Oct. 5, 2017 Centralization as much a management issue as a financial one
Oct. 2, 2017 Economics, not regulation, drives the green supply chain
Sept. 26, 2017 Digital sourcing will revolutionize the apparel industry. In fact, it already has.
Sept. 25, 2017 How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains
Sept. 15, 2017 Supply chains absorb significant friction costs, but is automation the answer?
Sept. 11, 2017 Report: Automated payments can help shippers streamline supply chains
Sept. 1, 2017 Air Force speeds up procurement to counter cyber risk
Aug. 22, 2017 A buyer's guide to navigating supply chains
Aug. 17, 2017 Costco coughs up $19.4M in damages for selling fake Tiffany rings
Aug. 11, 2017 Procurement tech may lower labor costs, but staffing only tells part of the story
Aug. 7, 2017 A supplier's financial condition is a primary risk factor
Aug. 4, 2017 Report: SMEs are adopting procurement earlier, but still as reactionary measure
July 27, 2017 Survey: Most retail professionals use outdated methods for sourcing
July 21, 2017 Survey: Finance says procurement savings do not reach the bottom line
July 13, 2017 Group purchasing saves healthcare supply chains up to 18% of costs
July 11, 2017 How contracts help define supplier performance
July 7, 2017 Supplier financial risk lies at the core of disruptions, per procurement pros
July 5, 2017 Report: Execs struggle to quantify Procurement's value
June 22, 2017 Manufacturing returns to US cities, but with a new focus
June 16, 2017 'Buy American' policies could disrupt supply chains, but compliance is critical
June 7, 2017 Jaggaer, Pool4Tool merge to help direct spend solutions cross the pond
June 2, 2017 Cash flow is king: How a focus on margins leads to declining customer service
May 24, 2017 Lists of procurement providers to know, watch highlight emerging trends
May 9, 2017 When disaster strikes: A procurement toolkit to mitigate supply chain disruptions
April 19, 2017 The professional development paradox
March 10, 2017 Report: 3PL innovation, partnerships of utmost importance to shippers
March 1, 2017 Takata airbag scheme: A $1B case of supplier fraud
Feb. 24, 2017 Procurement is not just about the savings
Feb. 17, 2017 Cost-reduction priorities hamper procurement's evolution
Dec. 13, 2016 Why shipment visibility is critical for retailers, carriers and customers
Dec. 9, 2016 Freight tariffs too high? Tips for negotiating rail freight contracts
Dec. 9, 2016 Digital tools bring freight forwarding to the next generation of professionals
Nov. 23, 2016 Retailers dance in a holiday shopping tango
Nov. 22, 2016 Why indirect spend is the next frontier for supply chain cost savings
Nov. 15, 2016 Why offshoring may not be as cost-effective as it used to be
Nov. 8, 2016 Time for a procurement strategy reboot
Oct. 28, 2016 Night sweats and zombie suppliers
Oct. 25, 2016 Recruiter tips: Social media, certifications can help ease the talent shortage
Oct. 12, 2016 Tiers, not tears: Avoiding surprises in the downstream supply chain