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.
168 articles by Rich Weissman
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A buyer's guide to effective supplier visits
Oct. 10, 2019 -
Procurement ethics: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Sept. 26, 2019 -
7 steps to manage indirect spend
Sept. 12, 2019 -
A multicultural supply chain demands social awareness and respect
Aug. 22, 2019 -
Picking the right procurement KPIs for your business
Aug. 8, 2019 -
When your sole source supplier closes up shop, what happens next?
July 25, 2019 -
5 steps to successful supplier negotiations
July 11, 2019 -
As a buyer, I was a road warrior
June 27, 2019 -
The 4 pillars of procurement for small businesses
June 13, 2019 -
I am a vendor defender — and proud
May 23, 2019 -
As a procurement professional — and consumer — I failed Earth Day
April 22, 2019 -
UPS launches medical drone transports, explores vaccine deliveries
March 27, 2019 -
Procurement, seeking respect, may be looking for a seat at the wrong table
March 25, 2019 -
BLS disputes reports of widespread truck driver shortage
March 22, 2019 -
Imports drop to annual lows with tariff hike on hold
March 11, 2019 -
US export losses from trade war pegged at $40B
March 4, 2019 -
Mercedes-Benz pilots blockchain to track supplier standards
Feb. 28, 2019 -
It's time to stop managing intellectual property on a wing and a prayer
Feb. 25, 2019 -
Albertsons ditches styrofoam for recyclable insulated packaging
Feb. 15, 2019 -
Unilever discloses tea suppliers amid consumer pressure
Feb. 6, 2019 -
The government shutdown is over for now, its final effects still unknown
Jan. 29, 2019 -
Breaking up with suppliers is easier than you think
Jan. 28, 2019 -
Report: Businesses need 'net positive' supply chains to thrive
Jan. 17, 2019 -
In the flu shot supply chain, lives are on the line
Jan. 15, 2019 -
Labor exploitation also happens close to home
Jan. 11, 2019