Tim Cook and the rise of the Chief Supply Chain Officer ?

In a recent WMS Software Advice blog post "Consumer-Driven Technology Creates the Need for a C-Level Supplychain Focus", Michael Koploy argues that the raising importance of supply chain management merits the creation of a C-level position with Supply Chain responsibility, as supply chain management can make or brake a company in today's globalized interconnected economy. He took the example of how Tim Cook, with a background in manufacturing and supply chain management rose through the ranks at IBM, Compaq and Apple to become CEO of the worlds most valuable company. Michael wrote me a mail to ask if I could share my thoughts on his article.

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