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For supply chain managers to become a trusted advisor, talent management is key

Supply Chain View from the Field

A CPO in the financial services industry also noted that a need to redefine procurement’s role in the enterprise is happening, driven by the recognition that a new type of procurement capability is needed: Prior to our transformation, the ONLY metric by which our performance was measured is how much money we saved for the organization.

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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Scheduling in the New Normal- The Talent Challenge

Supply Chain Matters

Manufacturing and supply chain sustainability needs and objectives are increasingly being tied to having a context toward avoiding carbon and resource waste. It is rather important to understand such misalignments before undertaking a technology enabled transformation initiative.

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Five Predictions (About Prediction) that Every Procurement Professional Should Consider

Supply Chain View from the Field

Prediction 1 – Spend Analytics Will Become More Predictive (Not Backward Looking). In one company, the analytical team explored the relationship between economic activity, consumer demand, and demand for their products. The opportunity to drive post-award contract management will continue to be critical.

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A “Swiss Army Knife” of Supply Chain Talent Requirements: Views from a Former Wolfpack Student

NC State SCRC

This was a lot of planning, a lot of analytics, and a lot of work. Marsh did not have centralized approach to supply chain management. On any given day, he has to pull one of many tools and skills to deal with the problem du jour. At that time Carquest went up for sale, and this led to a position at Marsh Furniture.