Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

This Editor thought it appropriate for Supply Chain Matters to share perspectives relative to women in supply chain management and businesses generally. Supply Chain Matters has been provided personal perspectives from female executives and contributors, some of which we wanted to share.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

We spoke at the suppliers’ sales meetings – and even though we were small volume, we could go in and have some key conversations. Take a supply chain view of the recruitment process. Map the process of keeping track of talent and understand from HR stakeholders – what the strategy is. Great insights – with more to come!

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Conference Sourcing Strategies 60

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Gerard Chick and I were recently interviewed by Kelly Barner on the Buyer’s Meeting Point Blog Talk Radio yesterday, and this was posted on their site for any interested parties to view. But you still have responsibility for the lower rungs of the ladder!

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 10, 2015

In fact, I have given several presentations on the Future of Procurement where I use the idea of “FutureBuy Man / FutureBuy Woman”, as an action figure or super hero who has all of the capabilities required to meet all of their stakeholders needs. That is how learning takes place.

Procurement Solutions 60

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2017

Continuing my reporting of the Procurement Leaders meeting in Miami, I sat in on a very interesting session that included three professionals from very different walks of life: Captain Harry Thetford – Defense Logistics Agency. In particular, management will often say “Oh yeah – we use cross-functional teams.”

Procurement 40

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. As one manager noted, “Supply market intelligence may be the only competitive advantage of the future!”.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 98

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 21, 2017

A core element in the LIVING supply chain is the concept around the “Anti-Control Tower”, of what has been called a “data democracy”. As we move into a connected, LIVING supply chain, the people who will be the most productive in this environment will be uniquely adept at building mental models around data.

Supply Chain Strategy 40

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I had an opportunity to work on a number of exciting projects this past year, and in the process, spent a lot of time talking about digital supply chains with a lot of really informed people. This will become especially important in healthcare supply chains , where data governance is abysmal for the most part.

Predictive Analytics Software 72

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 14, 2017

Kirk’s advice was I thought something that all supply chain students need to hear. People come in to present to me – but hadn’t booked a conference room and couldn’t connect their computer – and so they start 6-8 minutes late for a 30 minute meeting! Here they are. 10 Pieces of Career Advice from Kirk.

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