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Every company has a supply chain. Some are simpler than others, while many stretch across continents with dozens of links in the chain of custody. The concept of supply chain itself is worth looking at in the modern climate, because while every company may be suffering, their strife comes in different forms.<\/p>\n
As companies seek to alleviate their unique supply chain woes, it\u2019s worth looking to adjacent sectors. Tapping the expertise of supply chain managers from different sectors could mean shining a light on solutions that offer stability to companies in similar situations.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at some of the areas of expertise that translate across sectors, and how they can help companies overcome a supply chain slump.<\/p>\n
If your company engages in import-export, the nature of your intermodal transportation operations are in disarray<\/a>. Port backups and freight delays, coupled with historic intermodal transport prices, has decimated the domestic leg of supply chains for many businesses. And while it may seem like every company has the same problem, slight variance in considerations across sectors sheds light on potential solutions.<\/p>\n For example, hiring an executive used to dealing in rail freight could open the door to a new mode of transportation if you\u2019re currently struggling to move containerized freight via truck. Likewise, bringing in an executive used to dealing with a certain freight class can realign your logistics around more strategic policies designed to maximize shipment efficiency.<\/p>\n Talented supply chain executives will have the ability to take their experiences from one sector and apply them to another, making modifications specific to the unique challenges of that sector.<\/p>\n For many companies, now\u2019s the time for supply chain restructuring. It\u2019s an opportunity to lay the foundations of new supply chains\u2014a process that can benefit from sector-adjacent expertise.<\/p>\n Often, it\u2019s as simple as recruiting supply chain executives<\/a> who have experience dealing with certain regions of the world or with specific types of materials. In other cases, tapping supply chain insights from another sector means getting experience from someone who can build synergistic relationships or anticipate cyclical value streams. For many companies, it\u2019s an opportunity to hire supply chain experts who are deeply familiar with new challenges based on their own past experiences.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also important to understand the value of new perspective when structuring new supply chains. As businesses reel from the distortion or collapse of their current supply chains, they need surety in the future. Combining best practices, lessons learned and new perspectives into a concerted effort to rebuild is a step in the right direction for companies feeling the squeeze.<\/p>\n More and more, supply chain isn\u2019t sequestered or siloed within company operations. It\u2019s becoming an integrated part of total value stream operations, which makes visionary leadership important. How can you integrate supply chain into broader company operations? More important, how can you modernize supply chain ops to maximize the value of these synergies?<\/p>\n Cross-sector supply chain specialists<\/a> have an advantage here. They see beyond supply chain structure, understanding how it affects decision-making within organizations. Their familiarity with different supply chain complexities helps inform a top-level look at where supply chain fits into various aspects of operation. As a result, they\u2019re better at seeing the bigger picture, no matter what challenges are present or what the nuances of a company\u2019s supply chain might look like.<\/p>\n Perhaps most important is the ability to leverage cross-sector experience into team-building. The people who manage supply chains are as integral to them as the infrastructure. Leaders with diverse expertise have the advantage of being able to structure teams and guide management to align with standards and best practices already proven by other companies.<\/p>\n Right now, as supply chain struggles persist, leadership is more difficult than ever to find. Looking outside of a specific sector or vertical not only opens the door to diverse talent, but a larger talent pool. Nevertheless, supply chain experts remain in high demand.<\/p>\n Start your search in immediately adjacent sectors. If you\u2019re in tech component procurement, look for professionals with a chemical supply chain background. If you\u2019re struggling to re-establish construction supply chains, considering hiring someone with materials expertise. Directly adjacent sectors have more overlap than many businesses realize\u2014and the differences become differentiators quickly.<\/p>\n To rebuild, overcome and safeguard against supply chain disruptions, companies need to restructure their own internal supply chain ops. It starts at the top, with supply chain managers and executives who don\u2019t only have supply chain experience, but also cross-sector experience and familiarity. After all, de-siloed supply chain ops demand someone who can think outside of the immediate challenges facing a company and apply peripheral knowledge to effect lasting, viable solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Every company has a supply chain. Some are simpler than others, while many stretch across continents with dozens of links in the chain of custody. The concept of supply chain itself is worth looking at in the modern climate, because while every company may be suffering, their strife comes in different forms. 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Supply Chain Management<\/h2>\n
How to Hire from Adjacent Sectors<\/h2>\n