what are the major competitive values for a supply chain manager?

Major competitive values of a supply chain manager are:

1) Knowledge of market (the type of market, the general trends in market fundamentals, etc.)

2) Knowledge of product (what type of product the company is dealing in and stocking period and limitations, etc)

3) Knowledge of the company and its limitations (e.g. cash flows, financing capability, stocking capacity, etc)

4) Knowledge of Risk Management 

5) Planning specialist (Strategic and tactical planning techniques)

6) Staff motivator

A supply chain is a network of organizations performing various processes and activities to produce value in the form of products and services for the end customer. Supply chain management is the integration of all network activities which manufacturers,suppliers, , retailers and distributors are involved to improve products, services, and information flow throughout the chain from suppliers to the end customers, without ignoring the need for cost reduction while maintaining target service level. Supply chain management is undertaken to achieve four major goals including time compression, waste reduction, and unit cost reduction, flexible response.

 

 

There are three main competitive advantage drivers dedicated through supply chain management including information system, Internet, and supply chain software. The main goals of supply chain management are time compression, waste reduction, unit cost reduction, and flexible response. The SCM strategies may gain competitive advantages in many different ways. The type of industry and the geographical distribution may affect the driving strategies of SCM.

I think that a supply chain must have an analytical mind, has to be reactive and he has to be a good manager for priorities and stress.

Major Competative value of a Supply chain Manager  - will be aligning his personal KPI's with business objectives 

1. Adding value to business by sharing experience in Procurement , Vendor Selection ,

2. Assessing Risk Management in any Supply chain assignments 

3. Negotiation of the best value for money of expenditure 

4. Contract management 

5. Proactive to supply environment  ( Macro and Micro ) factors that will have an effect on the business 

6. Planning cost effective and efficient Logistics Management 

7. Finally manage the expectations of the Key business stakeholders and aligning their needs with that of the deliverables from the suppliers 

8. Key person to contribute to the margin of the business by development and contribution in Inventory Mangement , Purchase Management , Logistics and Warehouse Management issues