September 20238 logisticstechoutlook.comIn today's globalized world trade, not only are the four concepts VUCA ­ Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous ­ intensely lived, but a fifth and powerful variable came to play a determining role in recent years: The Imbalance. Like Yin-Yang, Day-Night, or Force-Darkness, demand and supply are interconnected in opposite ways to such a magnitude that a single shred of imbalance can impact not only locally but with more effects along supply chains around the world by spreading easily.Precisely, with the current context and in the face of several difficulties, it is important to recompose the plans and execution of the supply. To this end, the following points are highlighted as a practical guide to strategic review:1- Alignment and clarity. Trust starts at home. And for that it is important to have agility and effectiveness in the internal processes that lead to procurement decisions. By Juan Andrés Giraldo Monsalve, Supply Director C.I. Hermeco, OFFCORSS C.I. HERMECO S.A.IN MY OPINIONSTRATEGIC SUPPLY MANAGEMENT IN TIMES OF IMBALANCES
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