When speaking to groups on Supply Chain implementations I am frequently asked more questions about lessons we learned rather than the mechanics of what we achieved. There is so much interest in the journey and wisdom gained that I have jotted notes on the “realities” of implementation garnered from our collective experience-- one that continues to evolve.

A “hot” topic in business magazines has been Supply Chain Management. Companies across the United States and around the world are realizing the major benefits that can be achieved by redefining and realigning the relationships of individuals involved with materials, products, and services that a firm consumes in bringing its product to market.