Jun 16, 2023 1:33:21 PM

Meet the team: Julien Belin. The enabler

According to you, what is Supply Chain?

Supply Chain is the function that make happening what other people would say “the product to the customer.”

But a good supply chain is also what will make the right product quality, the customer satisfaction, the best value for money, etc.…

Supply Chain is a profit center for a company and supply chainer is a profession requiring a very specific set of skills.

Integrated process and tools along with the right data and right people is a good qualification for a successful supply chain.

Describe Supply Chain Operations in three words…

PRAGMATIC

EFFICIENT

RESULT ORIENTED

What were the major milestones and the learning you gained from your experience ?

Working in different countries with many different nationalities had been a fantastic eye opener, knowing the cultural aspects is very important
Working in more than 6 different companies showed me how each supply chain is different and require a tailored approach in its standardization
New generations (Y, Z, …) create different and innovative ways of working and thinking which will drive the future of the supply chain, let’s be ready for that !

What are your 3 key success factors driving a supply chain project ?

Sharing the vision with all the supply chain members.
Empowering the team
Communicating on achievement and successes

Work, life, family, hobbies, etc. What motivates/passionate you outside of your professional life?

Enjoying good time with family and friends, around good food and wine
The architecture and interior design
The mountain, for all the calm, serenity and beauty it provides.
Ski, golf, swimming, circuit racing

Last but not least, how do you stay up-to-date about the industry its challenges/opportunities/evolutions/transformation?

Quite a lot of reads in LinkedIn or article in the web, but probably 70% not directly supply chain related, as it is critical to listen how the expectations from our stakeholders evolve.