Best Practices

To create a seamless supply chain, every link must feel like it's winning

Don't look at just risks. Companies reach out to academics for risk portfolio management

Companies are bringing automation to their salary review process

Tools give pension managers a glimpse at where their money is going

For companies that worry about keeping their online businesses up and running 24-7, the biggest threat is from worms and viruses, not terrorists

Companies are advised to keep the process honest with outside providers

At Stanley Steemer, p-cards turned out to be a plus for both branch managers and A/P staff

With investors and ratings agencies, midsize companies often find themselves overshadowed by dominant multinationals in their industry