Dilemma of Supply Chain Professionals
This post explains various challenges faced by supply chain professionals in a a light humorous way
Procurement :
More stringent target of cost reduction I am given,
Higher the market prices start going
Demand Planner :
I use Best quantitative tools to arrive at forecasted demand,
But some SKUs always escape the logic
Supply planner :
Product which has supply issues,
Always start selling more than the demand plan
Inventory Planner :
If inventory is less, I need to answer to sales,
If inventory is more, I need to answer to Finance
Where do I go?
Material Planner :
Only material dispatched from supplier which I did not track,
Failed to timely reach the destination
Transport Manager :
Here I am chasing trucks and drivers all the time,
There my friends are enjoying parties in 5 star Hotels
(Please note this is Pre- Covid Statement )
Supply Chain Head :
I work so hard, go extra mile without telling anyone and always remain flexible to service the business requirement,
When will I get my due credit which I truly deserve.
Warehouse Manager :
However hard I try to match the stocks but
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I think you know the answer !
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