Global Supply Chain Quotes by Top Minds.

“The Business Schools reward complex behaviors more than the simple behaviors, but simple behavior is more effective.” ~Warren Buffett
“Products can be easily copied. But a supply chain can provide a true competitive advantage.” ~Yossi Sheffi
“We care about every worker in our worldwide supply chain… what we will not do – and never have done – is stand still or turn a blind eye to problems in our supply chain. On this you have my word.” ~Tim Cook, CEO of Apple
“Two basic rules of life are: 1) Change is inevitable. 2) Everybody resists change.” ~W. Edwards Deming
“Without logistics the world stops.” ~Dave Waters
“The supply chain is the backbone of the global economy, and it requires a laser focus on both efficiency and resiliency.” ~Eric Riddleberger
“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.” ~William Pollard
“Supply chain management is not just a function, it’s a competitive advantage.” ~John Galt
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” ~Winston Churchill
“The biggest challenge in the global supply chain is to get everyone on the same page.” ~Ken Thompson
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” ~Albert Einstein
“The supply chain is a complex jig-saw puzzle that requires seamless orchestration to deliver an ideal outcome.” ~David M. Weiss
“Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” ~Vince Lombardi
“The strength of the supply chain is based on each individual link. Each link determines the overall strength of the supply chain. SCM is about teamwork, collaboration and making the overall system as effective as possible.” ~Dave Waters
“Freight mobility and movement, while not a sexy policy issue, is a highly important one. Capacity constraints and congestion on our nation’s freight rail system create many problems.” ~Bill Lipinski
“In God we trust. All others must bring data.” ~W. Edwards Deming
“The supply chain is a critical part of any successful business. You can have great products, strategies, and people, but without effective supply chain management, success will be short lived.” ~Kevin Dooley
“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” ~Babe Ruth
“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” ~Steve Jobs
“In a global economy, where supply chains are increasingly complex and interdependent, an issue in one location or sector can have widespread and immediate ramifications, affecting businesses, economies, and society at large.” ~Klaus Schwab
“The supply chain is the ultimate expression of speed, quality, and efficiency.” ~Jeff Immelt
“Santa Claus is the ultimate expert in logistics and supply chain. Who else could deliver presents all over the world in a single night?” ~Dave Waters