Because of SCM’s natural cross-functional focus, the career program encourages end-to-end thinking and fosters innovative solutions to supply chain challenges. IBM’s supply chain professionals can serve as a “resource pool” beyond ISC for all of the organization where end-to-end process management and cross-functional planning skills are critical.
Jean-Luc Perret, IBM France Manager. Jean-Luc has worked in several IBM business units and most areas of the supply chain during his 34 years at IBM.
“I’ve seen the evolution of our organization. Moving around has afforded me the luxury of experience and credibility. I recognize both the strengths and limitations of many of the functions and can examine issues, identify problems, and consider downstream implications pretty quickly…
“To be on demand, we must approach problems and opportunities more consistently throughout the organization. It’s a matter of striking the right balance. If we cultivate a spirit of cooperation between employees with broader supply chain knowledge and those with traditional functional expertise, the possibilities are endless.”