Supply chain management: Workforce education

The purpose of supply chain management is to facilitate process improvement and satisfy the demands of end-user. “Companies resort to supply chain practices to improve their performance.”[1] The role of the supply chain manager is to manage the processes and related activities across all supply chain channel members. Rapid changes in industry and demands for product specialization increase the benefits inherent in effective supply chain management. Strategic process planning, constructive use of resources, effectively managing the organizations human resources and consistent implementation of innovative processes and ideas, are all pivotal elements necessary to construct and manage successful supply chain organization. This paper will discuss the role of a well-educated and well-trained leadership team and workforce and how supply chain education can strengthen the collaborative supply chain.