Chrysler’s Campi

John Campi knows as well as anyone that tough economic times do not make the role of the chief procurement officer an easy one. As the prices of manufacturing materials and energy head skyward, cost management becomes even more critical and it is up to an erstwhile sourcing leader to keep a steady, yet flexible hand on the supply chains. Read more

Merck’s Richard Spoor takes proactive steps to diversify supply chain

The best way to ensure supplier diversity is to do it early and often, according to Merck & Co. Inc.’s Chief Procurement Officer Richard Spoor. Read more

Alcatel-Lucent’s DeTura uses crisis skills, enthusiasm to shake the supply chain

Likely, there was little hesitation in putting Nick DeTura in charge of complex procurement matters for Alcatel-Lucent. His experience as a global project manager for disaster preparedness services for Lucent Technologies - before it merged with Alcatel - left him uniquely qualified to handle just about any matter that arises. Read more