Hands down, supply management's contribution today is much greater than the commonplace practices and expectations of the recent past. As organizations compete to deliver outstanding goods and services, the need to secure bottomline margins is punctuated by increased competition and diminished topline profits. Supply managers are now key players in the business performance and are expected to lead the way and deliver breakthrough strategies in making it happen.
The supply manager influences the short-term and long-term directions and determines the business strategic success. It is important then, that supply managers are equipped with the best-in-class practices and operates within a framework that guarantees success. The path forward is built upon tools, mindsets and leadership capabilities that are ever expanding. The reward for following this path is the increase in skills and applications in costs and financial fields.
The key to greater supply influence and impact is not in peeling back more layers of traditional buying and procurement, but rather expanding the available layers. It is the mindset of Making It Happen that PISM 2008 Supplylink was designed. The theme underlines the PISM goal to fully train and equip supply managers with today's best practices and relevant tools in the field of supply management and supply chain. This year's conference brought together speakers and subjects that cover the functional and the strategic aspects of the profession.
We congratulate everyone who participates in this learning event, as we collectively reach our professional and personal successes in making it happen.
Philippine Institute for Supply Management Unit 1706-A East Tower PSE Centre, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
