You’re a group of purchasing agents who have been contracted by Small Molecule, a pharmaceutical distribution reseller. Small Molecule has identified a gap between purchasing and logistics. They want to compete in an emerging market but because of that gap between purchasing and logistics, they are at a significant disadvantage in the market. The gap is concerning because there may not be enough focus to align purchasing and logistics to execute the launch of a new product that is outsourced.
Apply the “Seven Actions a Supply Chain Leader Can Take Today” as outlined in Ch. 5 (page 119) to better align purchasing and logistics as a strategic advantage.
Explain each step and how they will make a difference in closing the gap between purchasing and logistics.
Step1. Champion end-to-end and integrated supply chain organization. – Brandon Rudolph
Step 2. Build supply chain talent that includes end-to-end supply chain mastery. – Brandon Rudolph
Step 3. Partner with finance. – Brandon Rudolph
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