Insights into Supply Chain Management: Challenges, Skills, and Success Factors
Explore the world of supply chain management through the lens of industry expert Jeff Schwartz. Delve into the biggest hurdles faced in SCM, essential skills for success, and keys to a thriving career in this dynamic field, offering a comprehensive view of the opportunities and demands within the supply chain industry.
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Supply Chain Manufacturing involves Make/Buy decisions 2
Background Jeff Schwartz BS Transportation 86 MBA 99 35 years experience 4
Background Jeff Schwartz BS Transportation 86 MBA 99 35 years experience Commodities Trading Manufacturing Corporate Training Customer Service ERP Implementation Procurement Project Management Supply Chain Education Truckload Brokerage Sales Retail/Mail Order Fulfillment 5
Supply Chain What are the biggest hurdles in SCM? Defining Supply Chain Management Balancing service levels with cost Optimizing the system What is it like to work in SCM? 24/7 operations Often fast-paced, often stressful Can be both professional and dirty 6
Supply Chain What skills do you need to be successful in SCM? Ability to synthesize data into action plans Creative/Strategic thinker Personable Clear communicator (written and oral) Would I recommend a career in SCM? It is not a fit for everyone Tremendous career potential Opportunity to experience the entire organization 7
Keys to Success Don t be content to not know Career is very different from school Okay to ask for help understanding the hard stuff Strive to be reliable & trustworthy You cannot outrun a bear 8
