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“ALWAYS LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE . Early in my career as a dock supervisor, I was moving quickly and very immersed in the minor details. My manager advised me to take a pause, to look around, to watch what was really happening. I quickly noticed opportunities for workers to be more cautious with their safety procedures, and to be more efficient in their cube utilization and the application of proper dunnage. I was so in the weeds that I was missing the big picture. Today, I always make sure to pause and take a step back to get the full story. ” Art Van Der Stuyf Director of Supply Chain Strategy, iGPS Logistics
“Always be curious. Always ask questions. Talk to the people on the floor doing the actual work. Never assume you
know all the answers. Be willing to learn. Always seek new knowledge and ideas. Don’t be resistant to change. Also embrace all different types of technology to reduce errors, drive more efficiency, and make workers more productive. ” James Bryant COO, RK Logistics Group
“Seek multiple perspectives , listen and learn, and step outside your comfort zone. The supply chain is a broad area that includes logistics, procurement, risk management, processes, and technology. The professionals who are most successful over the breadth of their careers are the ones who seek out opportunities across all the different disciplines and roles in supply chain management. Additionally, they seek out a broad range of perspectives and views. ” Caldwell Hart Principal, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Avetta
“Build a mindset that combines agility with continuous learning to excel in supply chain management. The supply chain landscape is
rapidly evolving, driven by digital transformation and changing demands. Those who thrive in this field are proactive about understanding emerging technologies and anticipating shifts, such as the growing focus on sustainability and supply chain resilience. ” Abe Eshkenazi CEO, Association for Supply Chain Management
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