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Transportation is the Great Enabler of Supply Chain Excellence

Talking Logistics

And how do they achieve the end state of having a transportation function that is fully assimilated and contributing to an overall synchronized supply chain? Side note: I am serving as the Transportation Track Co-chair at this year’s CSCMP Annual Global Conference (September 27-30 in San Diego).

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Talent Trap

Supply Chain Shaman

Sadly too few supply chain teams take the time to develop the plays based on “what-if analysis” to help the teams know how to operate on the field and in global markets. Progress in supply chain performance happens slowly over many years. Supply chain leaders have to persevere and stay focused.