Before starting any field, most people have many questions that will determine whether or not it will suit them for the rest of their life. In this case, we will specifically be talking about what professional supply chain managers wish they knew before entering their line of work.
- Understanding the industry is essential
- Supply chain management is data driven
- Based on data analysis
- Supply chain management is competitive
- Missing a deadline could cost a company hundreds of thousands of dollars, as well as open up a position for another company
- The job is never boring
- You are constantly being placed in a position of new events
- Networking should be a priority
- It's about the people you know
- There are a variety of career opportunities
- This means that the SCM field is an umbrella, encasing multiple sub-fields.
- Some begin as an expediter
- Some advance to become a buyer
- Other job titles include:
- Operations analyst, loading operator, sales, production manager and logistician
By: Chandler Maples
Citation:
http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/business/blog/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-supply-chain-management-career/
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