Supply Chain quotes and the importance of supply chain in the c-suite.
The importance of supply chain in the c-suite is immense. At one time supply chain was an after thought. Now with companies like Amazon, Apple and Walmart showing the importance of supply chain no one can take the credibility away. Supply chain was discussed in the c-suite constantly in 2020 because of COVID-19.
“Leaders get out in front and stay there by raising the standards by which they judge themselves – and by which they are willing to be judged.” ~Frederick W. Smith, founder of FedX.
”Progress can not be generated when we are satisfied with existing situations.” ~Taiichi Ohno, father of the Toyota Production System
“The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to every evening think what can be done better tomorrow.” ~Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA
“It always seems impossible until it is done.” ~Nelson Mandela
“Although still in its infancy, machine learning will be a game changer in supply chain.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“Every breakthrough business idea begins with solving a common problem. The bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity. I discovered a big one when I took apart an IBM PC. I made two interesting discoveries: The components were all manufactured by other companies, and the system that retailed for $3,000 cost about $600 in parts.” ~Michael Dell
“You don’t have to be a genius or a visionary or even a college graduate to be successful. You just need a framework and a dream.” ~Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computers.
“The goal as a company is to have customer service that is not just the best but legendary.” ~Sam Walton, founder of Walmart.
“Why not make the work easier and more interesting so that people do not have to sweat? The Toyota style is not to create results by working hard. It is a system that says there is no limit to people’s creativity. People don’t go to Toyota to ‘work’ they go there to ‘think’” ~Taiichi Ohno
“Leaders win through logistics. Vision, sure. Strategy, yes. But when you go to war, you need to have both toilet paper and bullets at the right place at the right time. In other words, you must win lol through superior logistics.” ~Tom Peters
“At Wal-Mart, it goes back to Sam Walton and the foundation and business model that we simply operate for less, or everyday low cost. We’re known for operating in a very efficient way and then giving those savings to customers.” ~Mike Duke, former CEO of Walmart
“Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, manufacturing, layout, processes, and procedures.” ~Tom Peters
Great companies understand the strategic importance of Supply Chain and want people with Supply Chain experience in the c-suite.
“A well trained procurement organization can add major dollars to the organization through cost savings.” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com
The Importance of Supply Chain
“Supply Chain is like nature, it is all around us.” ~Dave Waters
“Machine learning and deep learning are game changers for supply chain automation.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“It is impossible to improve any process until it is standardized. If the process is shifting from here to there, then any improvement will just be one more variation that is occasionally used and mostly ignored. One must standardize, and thus stabilize the process, before continuous improvement can be made.” ~Masaaki Imai
”The supply chain stuff is really tricky.” ~Elon Musk
”Game changers for supply chain automation, artificial intelligence, big data, 3D printing, IoT, predictive analytics, Blockchain.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“Those in supply chain know the impossible is possible.” –SupplyChainToday.com
