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IndustryWeek October 1, 2001 Tonya Vinas	Supply-Chain Strategist Looking for the definitive textbook on multitier-supply-chain management? There isn't one. But there is Jeff Trimmer, who is determined to find and improve upon manufacturing's best practices through the National Initiative for Supply Chain Integration...
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InternetNews October 21, 2004 Michael Singer	Computer Makers Sign Joint Code of Conduct HP, Dell, IBM and their suppliers merge supply chain standards for non-U.S. workers to promote social responsibility.
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HBS Working Knowledge August 29, 2005 David Bovet	Risk and Reward in Supply Chain Management While there are no easy answers -- and, in most cases, no "right" answers -- there are frameworks for thinking about how to manage risk more effectively.
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HBS Working Knowledge July 5, 2004 Jonathan Byrnes	Manage Your Suppliers as a Resource Your suppliers can be your most valuable hidden resource. If your supplier management function sets its sights on innovation and value creation, you can find a clear pathway to success.