Chain reaction.Q A I have been employed in procurement and strategic sourcing for the last three years. I currently hold an M.B.A. in administration and have an interest in supply chain management and the field of operations Noun 1. field of operations - a region in which active military operations are in progress; "the army was in the field awaiting action"; "he served in the Vietnam theater for three years" theater of operations, theatre of operations, theatre, theater, field . Do you have any suggestions as to what career moves I should consider for the future? L. Comeaux Houston Procurement and strategic sourcing involve purchasing materials. They are related to, but only involve one aspect of, supply chain management, which is the process of how products move from the point of origin to reaching the consumer. As each industry would have its respective demands, SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. is a specialized operation. It's not an easy transition from purchasing to SCM or from industry to industry and will require research, possibly certification, and definitely some training. "Logistics is an important component in supply chain management," offers Marion Cousins, managing partner of The Marquirt Group in Atlanta, an executive recruiting firm. Cousins suggests spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. in a position such as logistics manager to enhance your skill set. It is also important to know the trends, he says. Many top organizations today favor Lean Manufacturing, a productivity efficiency model that eliminates lags in your system. Kaizen This article is about a continual improvement philosophy. For Kaizen ($K), a fantasy currency invented by Kaizen Games, see Priston Tale. “Red tag” redirects here. For designation of damaged structures, see Red-tagged structure. and Kanban Meaning "visible record" in Japanese, it is a system of notification from one process to the other in a manufacturing system. Kanban cards, which may be multicolored based on priority, are stored in a bin or container that holds the items. They describe the parts, supplier and quantity. are operating systems within Lean that according to Cousins, a candidate interested in SCM should be familiar with. If possible, he suggests leading one of these systems at your present company or volunteering at a smaller firm to gain experience. For more information, look up supply chain management at www.wetfeet.com. Mail your career development questions to Since You Asked, BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011 or send an e-mail to alleynes@blackenterprise.com. |
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