Of course, one will have to be a Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert. This can only be honed after years of Experience, Education, Practical or Applied Theory, and perhaps Certification to attest one’s Mastery of the Supply Chain Body of Knowledge.
To become a Supply Chain Expert, one must be very proficient in the following categories:
- Strategic Clarity and Alignment –supply chain SMEs master the art of formulating and executing effective strategies in response to the pressing demands of the Modern Business Landscape.
- Talent Management – learn how to help their organizations build cultures that attract and retain top tier talent to innovate, bring new products to market and effectively solve organizational issues.
- Selection of effective Metrics – learn to guide their organizations in selecting the right amount of metrics and the correct metrics. Failure to do this can lead to focusing on erroneous initiatives.
- Portfolio Management – learn how to enable the selection and prioritization of the right initiatives at the right time and executing these initiatives accurately and cost effectively.
- Development of Robust Technology and Processes – failure to effectively guide their organizations in these areas can lead to disaster and loss of market share. SMEs learn the art of this critical dimension of supply chain operations.
- Accountability – Supply Chain SMEs learn how to enable their organizations to establish accountability amongst their key stake holders, including suppliers.
- Collaboration – to enable their organizations to build strong systems for collaboration and the dismantling of operational silos
- Lifelong Learning – Supply Chain SME commit to continuous professional development to effectively help their clients solve supply chain issues.
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