One critical approach emphasized was the situational leadership model, which encourages leaders to adjust their management styles based on team members’ unique skills and readiness. This flexibility allows leaders to provide appropriate support, particularly when someone transitions into a new role…
Maria Villablanca’s entry into the supply chain field was unexpected. Initially aspiring to be a lawyer, her journey took an unexpected turn when family circumstances redirected her towards a supply chain job at a winery in Chile. There, she immersed herself in import-export tasks…
Your supply chain may be leaking profits without you realizing it. Based on extensive experience with companies ranging from $1 million to $30-40 billion in turnover, many businesses face issues with negative margins on customer orders…
If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service…
Focusing on systems and KPIs helps optimize supply chain operations. Regular evaluation ensures efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to market changes. Understanding these components is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Whether you’re stepping into a new role or evaluating a company’s supply chain, having a clear understanding of these components can make all the difference.
What does it take to prepare for managing a supply chain project? A comprehensive step-by-step guide would be a welcome start, indeed.
So here it is… Ten steps to successful supply chain project preparation.
Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process?…
A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage. Still, happily, that’s a situation that can be remedied quite quickly, as long as the management team is prepared to put in the necessary effort.
Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult…
In the late summer of 2020, I was honoured with the opportunity to interview supply chain guru Deborah Dull, not just once, but three times…