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In today's interconnected world, Supply Chain Management is the cornerstone of efficient operations across industries. This dynamic discipline facilitates the seamless flow of goods, services, and information, transcending boundaries to meet consumer needs.
Great podcast. Invaluable insights for Supply Chain Professionals. Thank you Himani Ma'am and Maninder. Key takeaways that struck a chord: 1⃣ The relentless evolution of Supply Chain: Balancing the trifecta of Growth, Efficiency, and Resilience in an ever-changing landscape. 2⃣ Career paths in Supply Chain: The intriguing dilemma of Depth vs. Width. Choosing between specialization and a broader skill set. 3⃣ Early career focus: The critical importance of being at the heart of operations in your first decade. Hands-on experience is irreplaceable!
1. Use of robots and AI to make buying faster and smarter. 2. Online platforms for companies to easily compare and order products. 3. Focus on eco-friendly products to protect the environment. 4. Using big data to make better buying decisions. 5. Supporting local sourcing to boost the economy. 6. Building strong relationships with suppliers for better deals. The future of procurement in India will be smart, digital, green, and community-focused.
Industry knowledge and technical expertise are very important factors. In addition to that we cannot ignore production capacity, strong processes and best in class quality control. Ensure the facility has everything in place considering all the compliance requirements to prevent any product or supply chain related issues. Also, your contract manufacturer should have the capability to consider your future requirements in terms of product changes, NPDs, market driven changes etc.
Procurement and SCM knowledge is not good in India... They only hire core engineers for Procurement, someone doing B.Tech in IT and MBA in Operations or SCM don't get hired.... Procurement is not looking into Quality but Commercial aspect
I believe that the issue lies not in the lack of knowledge but in the availability of curated content, especially for those interested in learning about Supply Chain Management (SCM). In India, expertise and knowledge are abundant but often segregated. *All About Supply Chain* aims to curate insights from experts through interviews for easy learning. Regarding hiring, specialization in SCM isn't typically available at the undergraduate level. Consequently, companies often hire both engineers and non-engineers for SCM roles. However, candidates with a Masters in SCM are highly sought after. IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE) is renowned for SCM in India. The procurement landscape is evolving, offering a promising future for aspirants considering procurement as a career. Feel free to explore other informative videos on our channel. Thanks!
One of the best podcasts on Supplychain management. Points spoken are most relevant to the current day pain points in the manufacturing industry, especially with regard to spare part management. Significant pain points being -Having the right spares at the right place and the right time. -Sourcing obsolete parts from the OEMs -Lead time for procurement -Large MOQs -Cost of the part itself! Adopting digital inventory and warehousing, and manufacturing parts locally with advanced manufacturing technologies solves significant problems listed above. Many Oil and Gas companies have already taken this leap and have observed significant technical and economic competency.
This is a wonderful podcast Maninder, I wish we had such perspectives & advice 7-8 Years into our careers. It was an absolute delight to listen to Himani Ji & your Questions were spot on. I am hooked & I have jotted down some amazing point of views. Thankyou & keep up the good work.
Hi Maninder Ji, firstly thankyou for starting this channel. It is heartening to see people discuss about Supply chain function & share experiences, often the backbone of every Organization but also the most neglected department. It is good that your channel provides an insider perspective of the overall function especially for professionals looking for career advice early on. My congratulations to you & hope this community grows stronger !
Thank you, Ashwin! Please check out our other videos and share them with the community. We are planning to release more content in the coming weeks, and I'm confident that every video will help Supply Chain enthusiasts advance in their careers.
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