By Keith Launchbury, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP

 Why is Supply Management so important?  The Need for Professionals  The Business World Today  World Class Performance  Supply Networks  What is a Smart Supply Network  The Talent Leadership Gap  The Talent Development Model  World Class Supply Leaders

Due to a shortage in airplane seats, Boeing has decided to park two 787 Dreamliners in the desert indefinitely. Two brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft destined for American Airlines will have to spend some time in the sun before the manufacturer hands over their keys. Bloomberg reports the two aircraft, fresh off the assembly line, are being parked in the Mojave Desert while they await a shipment of premium-class seats.Bloomberg Boeing personnel on site and Zodiac’s own team, progress is being made.”

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 Global  Dynamic  Connected  Informed  Risky

The consistently demonstrated capability of an organization to create and deliver products and services that dominate global markets

Realistic Schedules Effective Performance Measures Reliable Resources Dependable Processes Flawless Teamwork Flexible Operations Productive Maintenance Manufacturing Resource Planning Lean Operations Accurate Information

Watching Operational Results Leap Dramatically Competitors Lose All Significant Sales As

The Right Product At the Right Time At the Right Place In the Right Condition In the Right Quantity At the Right Price The Customers Bill of Rights

 Supply Management is a critical component in all businesses today  Supply Management includes  Sourcing, Procurement, Acquisition, Production, and Delivery of Products and Services  The vital link between the development and commercialization of successful products

 Unnecessary transportation  Double handling  Damage in transit  Damage in storage  Mis-located products  Mis-timed products  Inaccurate counts  Shrinkage  Missed sales  Overproduction  Overconsumption  Excess inventory  Unnecessary packaging  Needless movement  Defective products  Excess product variety

SupplyManufacturerDemand Source: Oliver Wight Group

 Creating agile global supply networks  Managing the increasing diverse needs of global supply networks  Using technology for competitive advantage  Demonstrating sustainability  Achieving the triple bottom line

Agility is the ability to sense, analyze, decide and act in a timely manner when market and business conditions change

Lean Supply Networks Need FAST FLEXIBLE FLOW

Dealing with different  Cultures  Languages  Beliefs  Customs  Laws  Currencies  Regulations  Ethics  Practices  Time Zones

 Information powers supply networks  Supply chain event management  Advanced optimization tools  Retail level planning and optimization  Electronic data transfer  Automatic identification and data capture  B2B and B2C ecommerce

3D SCANNER 3D PRINTER Information is transmitted Products are produced where needed Resulting in drastically reduced transportation costs

The ability of the present generation to meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their needs

 Financial  Environmental  Societal

 Most business leaders today have come from one area of the business  These people are Business Function Specialists

Businesses require supply network leaders with a broad range of experience These people are Business Process Generalists

Novice Apprentice Journeyman Master Craftsman Sensei Craftsman Skill Level Time Skill Level

 Stock picker  Material handler  Order packer  Equipment operator  Cycle counter  Forklift driver  Warehouse associate

 Qualifications  Can read, count and move stuff around  Can use material handling equipment  May need a drivers or fork lift truck license

 Warehouse supervisor  Cycle count analyst  Transportation coordinator  Supply chain supervisor  Traffic supervisor  Distribution center supervisor

 Qualifications  Good with people  Good with numbers  Completed Introduction to Supply Management Course

 Material planner  Buyer  Purchasing agent  Planner/Buyer  Production scheduler  Distribution planner  Logistics specialist  Supply chain analyst

 Qualifications  Business degree or experience  Working towards Certification in one related professional program

 Senior planner  Supply chain manager  Master scheduler  Forecast analyst  Contract manager  Business analyst  Warehouse manager

 Qualifications  Business degree or Business experience  At least one Certification in a related professional programs  Working towards a related Masters Degree

 Planning manager  Distribution manager  Logistics manager  Demand manager  Product manager

 Qualifications  Business degree and Business experience  Multiple Certifications in related professional programs  A Masters Degree in related area  Good working knowledge of advanced supply network design and operation

 Supply chain director  Sales director  Marketing director  Production director  Customer service director  Information technology director

 Qualifications  Business degree  Multiple Certifications in related professional programs  Masters in Supply Chain Management  > 5 years experience in Supply Management  Demonstrated application of the knowledge and use of advanced supply network design, and information technology

 Chief Supply Officer  Chief Customer Officer

 Qualifications  Business degree  Multiple Certifications in related professional programs  Masters in Supply Chain Management  >10 years experience in Supply Management  Excellent working knowledge of advanced supply network management

Leading the business in the application of all the resources in the intelligent, informed and agile supply networks to ensure sustainable future success and competitive advantage

 Capable of designing, and building smart, flexible, adaptive and sustainable Supply Networks  Knows and understands the capabilities and constraints of all the resources in the Supply Network  Knows how to make the most effective use of all supply network resources  Excellent skills and knowledge in the successful integration of organizations, people and technology for competitive advantage

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