This dissertation examines supply chain management issues and building leadership culture in organizations. Supply chain management is the upstream and downstream flow of products from the point of origin to consumption. It is essential for the timely delivery of products in their places of requirement. Moreover, it ensures the continuity of the production process. The supply chain faces some challenges, including the following. One is the delays resulting from one supplier to the next. As a result, there is increased lead times and maximum satisfaction of customers not achieved. Secondly, accounting and mitigating these challenges reduce companies’ revenue. Moreover, the dynamic nature of consumer behavior is one of the greatest challenges. There are various supply chain visibility strategies for curbing pilferage and delays.
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THE PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING LEADERSHIP CULTURE
Leadership in supply chain management is essential for creating a clear direction for governance. Additionally, proper leadership skills are essential for dealing with supply chain management issues. Everybody has the potential to become a leader through adherence to the various principles. It takes initiative, positivity, and open-mindedness for efficient leadership. Some of the principles of good leadership include the following. One, selflessness by giving priority to team members’ needs before yours. Secondly, being a visionary by setting practical goals and objectives for achievement is equally essential. Moreover, empathy is another critical principle for good leadership. These principles facilitate the positive building of leadership culture in supply chains.
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SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY STRATEGIES
Supply chain visibility is the process of creating transparency of the process. Visibility systems are expensive, and their implementation is strenuous. Companies with complex supply chains are most affected by the difficulty of implementation. The following are the supply chain visibility strategies for achieving good performance. One, the implementation of visibility requires speed to oppose the time constraint of time. Secondly, gathering enough data is essential for managing the systems. Thirdly, simplification of the milestones is equally essential. Additionally, consolidation of data centralizes information making access easier. Improving the visibility of the supply chain helps in solving some of the supply chain management issues.
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