
O
ver 30 years of interface with corporate executives en-
gaged in managing the various aspects of global supply
chains have led me to observe the following characteristics
and practices in successful inbound supply chain managers:
• Think outside the box and are proactive in dealing with
anticipated problems.
• Take the time necessary to align themselves with qual-
ity staffing, consultants, and professional service
providers who can maximize the opportunity for the
most well-run and most cost-effective operation.
• Reward for excellence staff who understand the big pic-
ture but also pay attention to detail.
• Comprehend the “business compromise” in two ...