Ashley Remstad

Managing a supply chain is a lot like juggling if one ball gets out of sync it can affect everything else in motion.

As a supply chain manager, it is your job to make sure every aspect of your supply chain stays in motion and continues to perform efficiently – which is not always an easy task.   

Luckily, there are a variety of metrics that allow supply chain managers to track and measure the effectiveness of their supply chain.

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If you think of your supply chain as an orchestra and you as the conductor, it’s easy to visualize its complexity. And just like an orchestra, each section of your supply chain has its individualized demands that need to be considered.

To maintain a seamless supply chain, you need each section to do their piece and one breakdown can jeopardize some, or even all of your output.  This can result in lost time, money and opportunity- basically, a supply chain professional’s nightmare!

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If you’re not a supply chain manager or a purchasing specialist, there’s a good chance you don’t think about supply chains too often.

Like most people, you buy a new pair of shoes from your favorite online retailer without really considering the process involved. The process that ensures you get your order on time, in the correct color and in the right size.

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