Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Let’s get strategic
On this episode, Steven A. Melnyk discusses how managing the strategic supply chain is different, and why it calls for a new kind of supply chain leader. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
![<p>On this episode of Talking Supply Chain, MSU’s Steven Melnyk discusses the emergence of the strategic supply chain manager.</p>](https://www.mmh.com/images/Steve_Melnyk.jpg)
On this episode of Talking Supply Chain, MSU’s Steven Melnyk discusses the emergence of the strategic supply chain manager.
Latest News
Swisslog wrote the book on AutoStore Gap Inc. takes steps to expand its e-fulfillment network Don’t call freight volume recovery a comeback FTR Shippers Conditions Index falls but remains in growth mode National diesel average falls, for week of March 27, reports EIA More NewsListen to this episode of Talking Supply Chain wherever you get your podcasts.
Everyone know the supply chain is changing. The focus is shifting away from cost reduction and efficiency and towards a customer-centric model aligned with a company’s go-to-market business strategy.
As research conducted by Michigan State professor Steven A. Melnyk reveals: This new model – the strategic supply chain – is going to require a new kind of supply chain leader. That’s one who is adept at working with other functions within an organization; excels at critical thinking; and strives for business excellence rather than supply chain excellence.
On this episode of Talking Supply Chain, the second on our series on the supply chain manager of the future, Melnyk outlines what it’s going to take for tomorrow’s supply chain leaders to excel in a strategic supply chain.
Be sure to listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Click on the link to read “The Emergence of the Strategic Leader” by Steven A. Melnyk on SCMR.com.
![](https://scg-lm.s3.amazonaws.com/images/lm_header_logo.png)
About the Author
![](https://www.supplychain247.com/images/member_photos/photo_11.jpg)
![](/images/site/article_mag_promo.png)
Subscribe to Supply Chain Management Review Magazine!
Subscribe today. Don't Miss Out!Get in-depth coverage from industry experts with proven techniques for cutting supply chain costs and case studies in supply chain best practices.
Start Your Subscription Today!
Article Topics
![](http://sc247.s3.amazonaws.com/images/made/images/2024_article/SCMR_SDI_SOP_0324-384pxCover_125_167.jpg)
![](http://sc247.s3.amazonaws.com/images/made/images/archives/scmr_marapr_2024_cover_327s_125_165.png)
It’s high time to go beyond visibility Driving supply chain flexibility in an uncertain and volatile world View More From this Issue
![](http://sc247.s3.amazonaws.com/images/made/images/2021_article/Design_Optimize_Getty_pic2_800px_125_83.jpg)