Event review
Communication & networking for supply chain professionals, including Regional GMs of 3PL companies in Chengdu, Supply Chain Managers of manufacturing companies and Purchasing Managers of manufacturing companies. Challenges and experiences of supply chain management will be discussed.
A few years back, the supply chain in China played a purely supporting function. Today, with the increasing demand on better financial performance, companies are seeking for strong supply chain leadership to drive the business vigorously in the areas of sourcing, procurement, inventory management and logistics fulfillment. At the seminar held by European Chamber in Chengdu and Chongqing recently, Ms. Diana Chan, Principal of Heidrick & Struggles China, as the main speaker, mainly talked about the challenges & opportunities of supply chain management in Asia, especially new competences that companies are looking for comparing with the past. Please click wild_wild_west_scm_presentation to see the presentation of Diana.
Discussion points:
1. The Supply Chain Impact
2. Challenges & Opportunities in Asia Supply Chain
3. The New Supply Chain Leader
4. Culture Matters
After the presentation, supply chain professionals, including Regional GMs of 3PL companies, Supply Chain Managers of manufacturing companies and Purchasing Managers of manufacturing companies aired their views and exchanged related experience, showing great interest in the field. Among the topics they discussed, the following stood out.
1. The importance and value of purchasing in bringing down the operation cost of enterprises;
2. How to choose good and stable suppliers, especially under the circumstances of varying exchange rate and more limited resources;
3. How to optimize inventory to detract risks to other sectors on the supply chain;
4. How to choose good logistics companies to ensure punctuality and space of transportation, even during rush seasons.