“Supply Chain Fundamentals” on edX is an essential course for anyone looking to grasp the basics of supply chain management effectively. The course is structured to provide a solid foundation in the core concepts of supply chain operations, including procurement, production, and distribution manageme...
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Today, only 30 percent of people have such a narrow skills profile, while 28 percent have mastered two to five areas. The number of truly well rounded “end-to-end” supply-chain-management experts has been stable at 5 percent of all supply chain roles in...
supply chain executives surveyed emphasized that in volatile environments, the familiar skill of supplier relationship management can become even more important to avoid disruption. However, junior employees may need to be taught these skills as most are used to working in a demand-driven environment...
Bob Stoffel, former Senior Vice President, Engineering, Strategy and Supply Chain at UPS, said, “When we talk about supply chain visibility, it does not simply mean visibility into your own supply chain. It means visibility among partners, which enables collaborative decision making closer to the...
If you want to work in the fast-paced world of supply chain management, you’ll need to be prepared for the job. A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or logistics can help you obtain the skills and knowledge needed to get ahead in this field. ...
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Supply chain leaders must first map the challenges driving the need for reorganization. Commonly these are a failure to optimize people, partners and assets; gaps in knowledge and capabilities; and problems in the clarity, speed and quality of decision making. ...
The Supply Chain Top 25 leaders are using AI to redesign and automate processes to reduce work friction. They are also investing in knowledge management and learning and development (L&D) systems. Their chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) understand that redefining the skills, roles, ...
Agile supply chains will also need skilled, flexible people. An agile supply chain workforce is comfortable working with and alongside advanced technologies, and personnel may need a wider range of skills so they can move between tasks as business needs change. Accordingly, agile supply chains make...