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.
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