Becoming a mastermind who overcomes today’s supply chain challenges requires you to shift from a predominately operational role to a strategic and technologically-oriented mind frame. Doing so can allow you to troubleshoot issues before they become problems.
The supply chain role has evolved well beyond the focus on up- and downstream transport and shipping; you also have to give equal attention to overseeing inventory management, demand planning and warehousing, purchasing, manufacturing scheduling and coordination, waste reduction, and customer service. Often, it’s about trying to do more with less.
For the mastermind supply chain executive, managing the supply chain requires savvy technical skills and knowledge that are constantly updated and refreshed in hand with the right technologies.