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risk management ts into that model. ey must also understand how to
manage critical supply chain relationships with a keen eye on risk man-
agement. A strong knowledge of cost and risk management techniques
combined with the ability to engage in statistical analysis and fact- based
decisions is also a necessity. e ability to walk on water would also be a
denite plus. e knowledge and skill set required of tomorrow’s supply
chain professional is a bit more demanding than what we see today.
A challenge moving forward concerns how to acquire, assess, retain, and
develop people with the knowledge and ...