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“Companies need people with exceptional emotional intelligence to foster effective , long term relationships and the overall business acumen to identify those ways of adding extra value ”
BRONWEN HANN , PRESIDENT AND SENIOR PARTNER , ARGENTUS
It ’ s long been said that procurement has a branding problem . How do you feel we ’ re doing in that arena since the onslaught of Covid-19 , and again , could you lend some words of wisdom on what can be done to improve its reputation ? “ Despite the massive challenges and disruptions , COVID-19 represents a huge opportunity for the supply chain profession . For the first time , average people have an awareness of the mountains supply chain professionals move every day , as well as the inconvenience , and – when it comes to things like vital goods and PPE – suffering caused by supply chain failure . Supply Chain Management is absolutely essential work to keep society moving , and more people recognise that than ever before . It ’ s become a key strategic function that touches on every aspect of a business . It ’ s more digital than ever before , more diverse than ever before , with very strong compensation and career prospects .
“ All the pieces are in place for supply chain to emerge into the wider consciousness as one of the most exciting career paths that young people can take . But in some circles , it still has a reputation as a fusty , back-office function . As leaders in the industry , we need to take a stand and say , ‘ it ’ s not the ‘ 80s or ‘ 90s anymore . Supply Chain isn ’ t boring . Supply Chain is cool , and here ’ s why .’ Because it is , people who have built their careers in the field get it . But young people don ’ t always get it – because we
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