APQC Infographic: Cultural Influencers & Supply Chain Improvement

In addition to well-publicized logistics and manufacturing issues, supply chains have experienced the impacts of the pandemic-driven Great Resignation. Keeping workers engaged so that they remain at the company means that there is a greater emphasis on organizational culture. The benefits tied to culture go beyond staffng. Culture can aid in improving supply chain processes. In fact, many organizations wanting to improve their supply chain processes are facing barriers related to culture.

Identifying the cultural influencers on staff is an important first step for an organization looking to shape or maintain their culture. Strategically engaging these individuals can help supply chain organizations reach their goals regarding innovation and overcome barriers such as lack of communication and limited workforce engagement. Employing approaches like gap analysis and tools for cultural assessment can then help organizations to get a read on their current-state culture before working to shift the culture in new directions.

Check out the related Benchmarks story from this month’s issue of SCMR.

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