How to be Effective within the Supply Chain
03/06/2011
It is now accepted fact that to be a successful supply chain consultant over the coming years – individuals in question will need to recognise when key decisions need to be made quickly. Once the point of decision has been pinpointed – the effective supply chain consultant will then need to ensure that it is acted upon quickly and then just as importantly – this information will then need to pass through and organisation quickly. The key here is obviously speed and accuracy. Both these combined will ensure greater levels of customer service as therefore repeat buying.
A definition of Supply Chain Management
So what is it that Supply Chain Consultants actually do? Broadly speaking they are responsible for the movement of goods from the raw materials stage right through to the finished product and then distribution onto the customer. All companies have supply chains of varying degrees – depending on the size of the organisation and the product that is being produced. Supply Chain Consultants procure parts and materials for products at the lowest possible cost base.
Effective Supply chain management
To be as effective as possible. Not only must all goods and parts that go to make up a product be secured at the lowest possible cost base – but all elements that are concerned with the movement of products from one location to another must be co-coordinated. This must be done as quickly and as smoothly as possible thereby directly impacting on end customer satisfaction.
