title: The role of certification in the buyer/planner position: a case study at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
abstract: The use of buyer/planners may becoming more popular. If they are, the reason is probably that many companies are integrating materiel management skill sets as a way of increasing the effectiveness of their supply chains. Harley-Davidson recently created a supply management function composed of buyer/planners. This article describes the method it used to achieve the transition, the training plan it implemented to support the process, and the role management played in achieving success.
authors.affiliation: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Orange
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D002568:Certification; D004526:Efficiency; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D007221:Industry; D007318:Inservice Training; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital; D011361:Professional Competence; D014922:Wisconsin