Supply chains need a bit more, than digitisation ideas.

Digital solutions are not enough - change management and the will to transform is a must!?

It is not at all easy to be always close to the latest trends and technologies. Today, the environment is changing with extraordinary speed due to new regulations, consumer types, customer needs or the number of agile, strong market competitors.

Many companies have reasonably reliable supply chain functions and have a solid, satisfactory configuration in terms of processes, technology, capabilities and resources.?

Where to look for real competitive weapons?

Having a strong list of digital solutions is a good start. But the most critical aspect on one hand and the most powerful tool on the other is to be ready for change. The most important thing is not to be afraid of transformation, modification, ideas or upcoming technologies. If we were to become visionaries for a moment and design 2030+ supply chains, we could summarise: robust lean, digitally enabled and data-driven. Also: advanced analytics, including - trend analytics and scenario visualisation, which will become drivers for strategic decision-making.?

However, the best ideas and plans can be torpedoed by a lack of willingness and readiness to implement change!?

The term 'change management' may seem overused, but truth be told, it will not succeed without a balanced approach in this area and an acceptance of the inevitability of transformation. People need to believe in the company's vision, mission and strategy, in the 'why' something needs to change. They must be equipped with the right tools, processes and must learn how to use them.?

An experienced Interim Leader can prove to be the right Wingman in building the platform for making change happen. His or her strengths, in addition to years of experience, are situational intelligence, the ability to understand and synthesise diverse, multi-component information, the ability to spot and read vulnerabilities. Thanks to such qualities, Interim Leaders are in a permanent state of readiness to make decisions and lead the team in achieving the goal.

Worth considering?

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