Trends & hot issues in Supply chain Value stream (= process) focus, by customer segment. The voice of the customer must permeate the Supply Chain Achieving real “collaboration” Responding to (wildly) changing demand (as well as working to reduce “selfinflicted” fluctuations) Visibility is vital (if you can turn it into improved decisions & execution) Better planning is great – but flawless execution is king Global sourcing, and how to manage the additional complexity and lead times Get more out of existing IT Managing SKU proliferation vs true innovation, and managing SKU complexity Manage risk (product recalls; flu pandemic; peak oil; fuel cost – alternatives; vendor sustainability) Short term vs long term thinking (sustainability) Talent management
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