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Should the role of SCM Professionals extend beyond arranging smooth supply of material and play part for ensuring quality as well?

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Question added by Nadeem Asghar , Supply Chain Consultant/Trainer , Independent Practitioner
Date Posted: 2017/04/18
jasmina malnar
by jasmina malnar , Head of Marketing and Indirect Procurement , Hrvatski telekom

Absolutely. Supply chain is not only about the CHAIN, but also about the SUPPLY - suboptimal supply is not supply.

Shihabudheen Abu Backer
by Shihabudheen Abu Backer , Supply Chain Manager , BAUER KOMPRESSOREN GCC FZE

The5R’s of SCM management:

Right price

Right Quantity

Right Quality

Right Place

Right Time

 

Quality is one of the rights among the list; ensure TQM implementation in each ‘linkage’ to ensure each ‘R’ is fulfilled for achieving robust supply chain management system. 

Terrence Walmsley
by Terrence Walmsley , Owner , The Awesome Group of Companies

The short answer is 'yes'. The functions and processes under his/her governance will directly attribute to their professional standards. 

QA applies to many parts of the supply chain which can include packaging, presentation, even the way an item is shipped. The customer experience needs to be a joyous one. This will ensure repeat business and a longer life for the business.

The SCM should always use random sampling of processes to ensure consistency in process and standards.

Mohammed Awad
by Mohammed Awad , Regional Supply Chain & Operations Director , Tamakkon Co.

This is the general look on Supply Chain.  SC is in general a Total Quality Management (TQM) system that allows every person to do his part of the work at its best.  Its like a race with multiple players where you need to pass the stick to the other person.  You need to do your part in a good quality way for the other player to perform so until you get to a better quality ending.

Moustafa Abouelsaad
by Moustafa Abouelsaad , Procurement & Logistics Director , Al-Kharafi Construction, Kuwait

Thank you for the invitation,

One of procurement function's responsibilities is to source the right agreed quality & specs.

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