What advise can be given to a newly recruit in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain in MENA, especially when the person is from a different region?

·         Keep low profile  as newcomer

·         Liaise and ask to learn

·         Try to pay attention to the core values

·         Apologize in case mistakes were committed  

·         Greet people in the morning and say good –by at business closure time

·         Contribute in case of events

·         Build social relation

Supply Chain Management is no rocket science! It is a human-made job to be done by human beings. If those who selected you were capable and knew their job, they must have made a good selection.  This why you are there! You should not necessarily be a space scientis or mathematician. Like every new comer, keep your eyes and ears open, be psitive, pragmatic and practical, listen to the advice of your seniors, say sorry if you are wrong and learn from your mistakes.  You will add value, will not have any problems and grow within your department and organziation.