As disruption and risk increase globally, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are critical to how companies weather these storms. To be influential, supply chain leaders must fundamentally shift how the board and C-suite view the impact of supply chain. This report, based on interviews with senior supply chain, finance and commercial leaders, provides strategies for demonstrating value by building a resilient supply chain organization.
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Executive Report
Build CSCO influence in the boardroom.
Editor’s note
Focus on strategic issues the board must consider
As disruption and risk increase globally, CSCOs are critical to how companies weather these storms. To be influential, supply chain leaders must fundamentally shift how the board and C-suite view the impact of supply chain. This report, based on interviews with senior supply chain, finance and commercial leaders, provides strategies for demonstrating value by building a resilient supply chain organization.
Build resilience through a risk mindset
The short- or long-term implications of disruption to the supply chain might not be immediately obvious to a board of directors, leaving supply chain leaders well positioned to lead. Explore how to position yourself and your team as the answer to a problem that nobody else may see or understand.
Prepare to communicate changes
Supply chain, global logistics and network design are not easy topics to understand. Supply chain leaders need a clear approach to explain their risk responses and network design strategies to the board. Discover how to communicate the situation, the investment and resources needed from the board to mitigate risks.