CRANFIELD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Navigating
the complexity of supply chain & procurement
The history of Cranfield School of Management Established in 1967 , Cranfield School of Management is a unique institution with over 96 courses dedicated to postgraduate studies , including MSC and doctorate and business executive courses including marketing , supply chain , MBAs , human resources , and finance , which the school always ranks highly . “ Our rankings signify the quality of our course and how popular they are for UK , European , and international students . We are training the future business leaders ,” says Saghiri .
Supplier diversity As supply chains become more complex structures and processes , Saghiri explains that “ leaders in this space will need to be more open to different approaches to manage supply chains , open to different solutions , and open to supplier diversity . We need to make sure that we are using
a wide range of suppliers from all different backgrounds and different areas , whether they are individuals or companies , because they may have innovative ideas and practical solutions that can help to enhance the supply chain .
“ These days it is not individual companies , but supply chains who are competing . And those supply chains are dependent on hundreds or thousands of suppliers all around the world . The more diverse we are , the more benefits we can have from the supply chain , and ultimately be more effective and efficient .”
Technology advancements in the supply chain and procurement When it comes to the level of technological advancements in supply chain and procurement , Saghiri says “ it ’ s huge , all different types of industry 4.0 technologies — robotics , big data analytics , artificial intelligence — these are very fast-moving
76 January 2022