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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!

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. This interview is with Sandra Ketchen.

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.

Naming a Product or Company? It’s Not That Easy!

Naming Your Project Will Rally Everyone To Your Cause!

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The organization was spinning off from the parent company within a year to become its own corporation. A lot of work had to be done to in order to get ready to be an independent, publicly traded company, including naming.

The CEO called me into his office and said, “I’d like you to lead the effort to name the company.”

Wow! This was certainly an honour. But how do you name a company and where do you start?

While it may seem easy to come up with a company, or product, name I was about to find out how incredibly difficult and complicated this process can be.

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

Creating a High Performance Organization! (Infographic)

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A High Performance Organization is one in which there is tremendous alignment among and commitment by the team members. And as a result this motivated team is able to achieve superior results. The level of collaboration and innovation they demonstrate is remarkable. But what are the ground rules?

There are many characteristics of the culture which allows such teams to be high performing. And when they set out to drive change and make improvements it is those cultural characteristics which allow them to succeed.

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing?

Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future!

The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was originally coined by Keith Oliver in 1982 and subsequently gained increasing popularity as its usage was proliferated in books and language. That was the start of Supply Chain education.

Since that time there has been an ever increasing number of Universities, Colleges, Institutions and Associations offering credits, diplomas, degrees and certifications in all or some aspect of Supply Chain.

But is just taking courses in basic topics like Procurement, Negotiation, Statistics, Operational Research or Planning sufficient?

While the basic courses are truly important we believe that they are insufficient for really preparing people for a Supply Chain career.

What is missing in Supply Chain education and certification?

Building a Strategic Relationship Management Consultancy!

How and When to Work with a Business Consultant!

Becoming a strategic relationship management consultant is more than the process of offering advice and direction on relationships; it is, in addition, an art form in creative solution-finding, diplomacy and negotiation.

Building a consultancy to support such relationships is a wise decision, considering today’s global enterprise system and the ease with which procurement, purchasing, and supplier relationships become fractured or even broken at the speed of an errant email.

In the following paragraphs, we will discuss how to start your strategic relationship management consultancy and, with equal weight and importance, how to maintain it successfully.

Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Poll Results!

Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived!

Time will prove that the global Coronavirus pandemic has marked a major inflection point across the entire history of Supply Chain Management. Largely unknown and not understood before the pandemic, Supply Chain’s visibility and importance has seen an unprecedented level of exposure during the pandemic.

Everyone now understands that when Supply Chains fail, much of what enables our personal and professional lives also stops. The fragility of Supply Chains experienced during the pandemic demands improvements in the robustness and resilience of this core function.

It has created a Moment of Truth for Supply Chain. Will companies revert back to their old ways of doing things after the pandemic or will they make the improvements needed for the future?

We conducted our Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Poll to find out.