Supply chain is certainly of great value to your organization
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When done properly, all the sourcing and logistical initiatives will strongly support you by:Impacting your companys bottom lineIntroducing the best solution out of Total Cost of Ownership perspectiveCreating a well balanced supply base Minimizing delivery risksAssuring a smooth communication flow both internally and externallySpreading the word of quality across the boardSecuring flexibility and a breathing structureTo make this story successful you need to upgrade, motivate and train your supply chain people yourself or you can call upon consultants to move your organization up to the ladder. Just make sure to look at your requirements first before engaging the right guys or girls for the job.Would you like to know the top 10 supply chain consulting secrets to my opinion?In-depth knowledge of various cost-reduction methodologiesExpertise on streamlining and optimizing material flowsCross-functionality for the sake of detecting overall process improvementsChange-management bullet proofCapability to combine strategy with implementation going from A to BThe art of communication Taking initiatives and dare to speakAbility to work in the clients contextEnergy, drive and perseveranceFlexibility to adapt to (continuous) changesYou can integrate these points into your own story and even use these as guideline for evaluating or hiring the right employees/candidates.So there you have it, the top 10 supply chain consulting secrets. Fishing is NOT the alternative!by: Johan Van Hamme