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The Time and Need to Reinvent Supply Chain Management!

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Supply Chain Management! (Or is that 4,000 years?)

It has been over 40 years since the term “Supply Chain Management” was coined. Over that time period, especially in the last few years, the term has served to create a general understanding of what the field involves.

But what “Supply Chain” has come to symbolize in the past may not be adequate to describe what it will need to mean in the future.

Has the time come to find a new name to describe this field? Has the time to come to rename and reinvent Supply Chain Management?

Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Paul Kretz, Head of SCM at Church & Dwight!

The Supply Chain Detective™ and the Distribution Centre Disaster!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Paul Kretz, Head of SCM at Church and Dwight.

I first met Paul at Celestica. He left to purse other interests but our paths crossed again later on. I was at a company that had just implemented a new WMS system in the Distribution Centre. The system cutover was a disaster. And the operation had been run without true Warehouse Management experience as well. As I looked to recruit a new leader I was looking for a someone who could lead change.

I toured my final two candidates through the Distribution Centre, including Paul. Their reactions would help me decide who to select. The other person seemed overwhelmed and lost while looking at the mess in the warehouse. It wasn’t clear what they would do. Paul looked at the disastrous situation like a kid in a candy store. He saw opportunity at every turn. And instead of being intimidated by the situation Paul was motivated and inspired. I found my leader!

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Stephen Beard, VP at Flexe!

I Am Into World Class Performance!

Ground Rules for Creating a High Performance Organization (HPO)!

I am fanatical about the customer journey and world class performance.

Anyone who has worked with me or been following my articles knows that.

To the point that when people think of my services, they think synonymously of journey mapping.

My messaging about the journey has worked. Check mark.

Creating a High Performance Organization! (Infographic)

Do I Have Your Attention Yet? Driving the Need for Culture Change!

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We have written many blog posts about Change Leadership and Culture Change. At its core the overall objective is creating a High Performance Organization (HPO). For a truly High Performance Organization is one in which their will be high morale and an innate ability to achieve superior results for all stakeholders in the company.

There are relatively few High Performance Organizations. More importantly there are many, many companies that are actively on the journey to become an HPO.

Inspiring Olympics Quotes!

Inspirational Supply Chain Quotes

The Olympics are a tremendous source of inspiration in many respects. Watching the incredibly talented athletes compete is truly amazing. Whether they win or lose, whether they are favourites or underdogs, or whether they are from your home country or another country, their years of training, commitment, skill and expertise are on full display.

Seeing so many of the countries of the world come together in peace is also a remarkable sight. Fans and supporters cheer all of the athletes whether they are winning, struggling, or just giving it their all, and no matter where they are from.

Supply Chain Should Lead the Boardroom … the Coronavirus Proves it!

Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility!

The Coronavirus situation has now been declared a pandemic. With over 750,000 cases, over 36000 deaths the expectation is the number of infections will continue to grow at an incredibly rapid rate.

Countries and companies are taking extreme measures. Millions of people have been quarantined, travel has been restricted if not prohibited, and events of all kinds are being cancelled or deferred.

The economic and Supply Chain impact has been, and will be, enormous with employees unable to work, factories shut down, and modes of transportation idled in record numbers. It will take enormous intelligence and expertise to get the Supply Chain back on track throughout, and after, this crisis.

Supply Chain leaders now belong at the head of the Boardroom table like never before.

Featuring Our 12 Best Change Management Articles!

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Nothing can be accomplished and no vision can be realized without leadership. But even the best leaders know that any goal that they are trying to achieve will inevitably mean some level of change. They need Change Management.

This change may manifest itself in changing business processes, changing job responsibilities and roles, changing organizations, changing infrastructure, changing products and services or even completely changing direction.

While change is inevitable change usually does not come easy. There is no end to the number of challenges, hurdles and barriers that will be put in front of you.

This all requires Change Management, or as we prefer to say, Change Leadership. In this “Featuring” series article we present our best articles on the matter of Change Management and Change Leadership!

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun!

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future!

The term Renaissance is widely associated with the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries in Europe, denoted by the dramatically renewed interest in, and advancement of, art, science, literature, learning, composition and exploration.

Dozens and dozens of perpetually famous individuals made their enduring mark during this period, including Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo, Shakespeare, Marco Polo, the Medicis, Martin Luther, and Gutenberg, to name but a few.

The 21st century marks a similar period for Supply Chain. Never in history have we heard so much about Supply Chain, its critical importance to every aspect of our lives, and its role in shaping the very fabric of our future.

The Supply Chain Renaissance has begun!

Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Sandra Ketchen!

Great Career Advice from Industry Leaders!

Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Leonard Han, Freelance Consultant!

I have had the tremendous opportunity of working with Leonard at ModusLink. He is truly a seasoned leader having run businesses across Asia.

Leonard very easily deals with people across all countries and cultures. He is very pragmatic and knows how to get things done to meet all business and customer challenges while at the same time earning the respect of all those who deal with him.

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Scott Cleaver, COO at ecobee!

Great Career Advice from Industry Leaders!

Scott Cleaver, Ecobee — **Scott Cleaver, COO at ecobee**

Lessons from Bad Bosses!

10 Lessons From Good Bosses!

Over the course of a long career I have worked with and for many, many people. As I reflect on the bosses I have had it is easy to create a list of those I considered to be good bosses and those I considered to be bad bosses.

But I have also always felt that you can, and should, learn from everyone. Whether you consider that they are good, bad or indifferent there are behaviours and qualities that you can see in every person.

Everyone can share similar stories, again both good and bad. It’s how you react, adapt, adopt, avoid, change, and deal with these behaviours that is important.

Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Neil Hampshire, CITO at Parallel!

Supply Chain Disruption From Small to Large Businesses!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Neil Hampshire.

When I joined ModusLink I needed to hire a new CIO. I didn’t want a CIO to just run the I/T backroom making sure that all of the systems and computers were up and running. I wanted a CIO that was going to be a Game Changer!

The Top 10 Supply Chain CEOs of All Time!

It’s Time to Welcome The Supply Chain CEO!

The world of business is a complex web of operations, strategies, and leadership, and at the heart of this intricate network lies the supply chain. Supply Chain Management is the backbone of any organization, ensuring the seamless flow of goods and services from production to consumption.

Throughout history, certain CEOs have stood out for their exceptional ability to lead and innovate in the realm of supply chain management.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 10 Supply Chain CEOs of all time who have a background and/or influence in Supply Chain Management. These individuals have left an indelible mark on their respective industries and have redefined the way supply chains operate.