Global Supply Chain Chaos

Global supply chain chaos is happening around the world. Supply chain managers are battling the pandemic, labor issues and increased demand. There are major backlogs at ports across the world.

SCM Quotes

“Many people think that Lean is about cutting heads, reducing the work force or cutting inventory. Lean is really a growth strategy. It is about gaining market share and being prepared to enter in or create new markets.” ~Ernie Smith
“There are three kinds of leaders. Those that tell you what to do. Those that allow you to do what you want. And Lean leaders that come down to the work and help you figure it out.” ~John Shook
“Many supply chains are perfectly suited to the needs that the business had 20 years ago.” ~Jonathan Byrnes, MIT Professor.
“Without logistics the world stops.” ~Dave Waters
“The Business Schools reward complex behaviors more than the simple behaviors, but simple behavior is more effective.” ~Warren Buffett
“Supply chains are everywhere. From the biggest company in the world to running your household. We all have SCM experience even if we don’t know it.” ~Dave Waters.
“Every breakthrough business idea begins with solving a common problem. The bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity. I discovered a big one when I took apart an IBM PC. I made two interesting discoveries: The components were all manufactured by other companies, and the system that retailed for $3,000 cost about $600 in parts.” ~ Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computer and created the Dell Supply Chain.

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