Alma is a strong advocate for the Situational Leadership Model, a framework she uses to tailor her management approach to individual team members’ needs. By assessing each person’s readiness for new tasks, Alma ensures her team members receive the right level of support to thrive…
Have you ever considered entering the field of Supply Chain? How do you get into it? It’s a question I get asked a lot. For many of us, especially those of us who have been in the field for a while, we sort of stumbled into it…
Your supply chain might be losing money without you even realizing it. Yes, it’s leaking profit! Identifying these leaks can be challenging, as they often go unnoticed amidst the day-to-day operations…
Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like?…
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…
Effective supply chains start with understanding demand. Is the organization using advanced tools, or are they relying on spreadsheets? Forecasting accuracy is vital but challenging, especially in industries with fluctuating or seasonal demand. A robust demand planning system can make all the difference in ensuring smooth operations…
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…