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Supply Chain Professionals Lack Presence on Managerial Boards

August 26, 2009, 7:31 am

With all of the buzz about the growing importance of supply chain operations, and how having visibility into a well-managed supply chain can save a company tons, you’d think that the people heading up these operations – the logistics and supply chain professionals – would have a seat on the board of directors. Well apparently that is not exactly the case, at least in Europe. According to a new survey, 40% of European retailers and manufacturers still fail to include any supply chain professionals on their managerial boards. That is not to say that companies are overlooking the cost-saving opportunities in the supply chains – many have actually increased their overall headcount in the department. It seems to me though, that if a company fully recognizes the value of having a well-managed supply chain, then the department should have a voice in the company’s governing body.