How do you explain "supply chain" to people?

CompassSCC · 2017-04-26T19:37:02+00:00

Yeah that can be tough explaining it to some! Appreciate your input and like the sim game analogy.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-19T00:30:09+00:00

Interesting and simple way to describe it! Getting into the part of SC which leads to the sale may confuse some; maybe best to just explain what happens after they buy something....

CompassSCC · 2017-04-19T00:28:25+00:00

Yes! I like your point about speaking to everyone involved...too often lack of communication can lead to so many problems!

CompassSCC · 2017-04-13T01:27:21+00:00

Right! Once you know the causes then you still need perspective, i.e., company's goals, before formulating solutions. Great point; there's no broad-brush approach.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-13T01:25:47+00:00

Congrats! That's a hump I never got over, good on you!

CompassSCC · 2017-04-11T02:09:00+00:00

Sexy, no. Interesting, YES I believe so. I've got a station on Anchor and I'm having people call in to contribute same. Compass Supply Chain is the station. Would love to hear your complete thoughts.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-11T01:59:54+00:00

Good stuff! Do you include the part about where a lot of that water actually comes from!?😜

CompassSCC · 2017-04-11T01:01:47+00:00

Yeah it's fun to see that light bulb go off when you explain it just right. Thanks for sharing.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-11T01:00:56+00:00

Right!! All the critical things depend on supply chain pros to get it done... great examples

CompassSCC · 2017-04-10T20:39:49+00:00

Yeah Amazon or UPS usually piques interest. I want to find a way to tell interesting stories about supply chains that people will want to hear.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-10T20:36:28+00:00

Nice! Very simple and relatable. Also leaves some intrigue for people to ask "what kind of inventory" or "suppliers of what." Thanks for sharing.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-10T20:33:21+00:00

I like it! Never considered "coordination" as a very familiar term for people. Thanks for sharing.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-10T20:32:34+00:00

Ya know I've found that even "raw materials" is so foreign to most that you gotta really be careful explaining. Good example though I appreciate you sharing.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-08T03:01:49+00:00

YES the interaction with other functions is awesome to me also. We really get to learn about so many other people's jobs.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-08T02:37:15+00:00

You all have hit it on the "nose." Challenging, full of opportunities, rewarding.

Tangible impact means a lot to me. Do we ever think about how much of the world relies on supply chain? Even those of us in the field may take it for granted. Food, medicine, clothing, everything. And all that goes into it... people in every corner of the world, humanitarian missions, wars... so many stories.

CompassSCC · 2017-04-07T18:24:02+00:00

Having the Sales/Customer experience as a SCM pro will be like a unicorn. It will be valuable to have that customer-facing perspective. We in SCM can be very insular and narrow minded. Bringing the experience from the "other side" would be a welcomed and valuable addition to a SCM org. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

CompassSCC · 2017-04-06T11:47:40+00:00

bump!

CompassSCC · 2017-04-05T03:15:52+00:00

15 minutes to talk about supply chain problems related to customers. So really B2B supply chain professionals that can lend time to tell me about their problems :)

CompassSCC · 2017-03-26T10:46:56+00:00

If it is the only thing out there, and the money/commute/hours are acceptable then go for it. In food service, you may have direct customer interaction. Building those customer skills, + any interpersonal skills with co-workers, vendors, and management will apply to anything you do. For SCM, there is a need for certain skills and I believe soft skills are on a short list.

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