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As an e-commerce operations manager, a typical day is filled with a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. Follow along as we delve into the busy life of Ravi, a manager at a large online retailer in India. The Morning Routine It was a typical Tuesday morning for Ravi, the e-commerce operations manager at a large online retailer in India. He arrived at the office at 9 AM, greeted by the sound of his colleagues typing away at their computers and the hum of the air conditioning. Ravi grabbed a cup of chai from the kitchen and settled into his desk, ready to tackle the day’s tasks. Managing Sales and Identifying Issues The first order of business was to review the previous day’s sales and identify any issues that needed to be addressed. Ravi pulled up the relevant reports on his computer and scanned through the data, noting any discrepancies…

A supply chain manager or professional oversees the production flow of materials in a company, from purchasing raw materials to distributing the final product from its inventory. He is responsible for coordinating, organising, and supervising the activities that happen during the duration of the entire flow. The supply chain manager faces many challenges, requiring competent employees to master the necessary professional skill set. With the advent of AI, ML, and IoT, technology has rapidly advanced. Thus, the new era demands that supply professionals keep developing their technical skills.  Hence, here are seven core technical competencies that supply chain professionals should master and continually upskill:- Global Business Orientation The global demand and supply chain have tremendously expanded for both retailers and manufacturers in recent years. It gives rise to various opportunities for global sourcing. Thus, the supply chain manager should be competent enough to operate in the fast-pacing international business environment. …

Due to the progress and complexity of supply chain operations because of globalisation, businesses are increasingly adopting analytical standards to enhance their decision-making capabilities and supply chain management efficiency. A company’s supply chain management must respond to changes as rapidly as possible to participate in a competitive market and improve quality. When catering to ever-changing client requirements, a well-functioning supply chain assures timely fulfilment of goods and services. Supply chain management benefits the company by increasing profit margins, lowering costs, and increasing employee productivity, among other things. As a result, companies are continually looking for employees who have completed supply chain management certifications and want to work in the industry. Why Choose A Career In Supply Chain Management? Careers for supply chain management qualified people are expected to increase by 30% in the next ten years, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This field offers a wide…

What Is Sourcing in the Supply Chain? The process of evaluating, choosing, and managing suppliers who can offer the inputs required for a company to operate on a daily basis is known as Sourcing. During the process of sourcing an organisation has to take care of conducting research, developing and implementing a plan, defining quality and quantity indicators, and selecting suppliers who satisfy these requirements. Sourcing fits into Supply Chain Management like hands in a glove. The process of sourcing keeps the organization’s supply chain in good shape and ensures that it always has access to the resources it needs to accomplish its goals. Benefits Of Sourcing in Supply Chain Maintaining well-established sourcing patterns in supply chain management can help both supplier and client in various ways. Let’s check them out! 1. Stability While sourcing the supplier of the goods or raw materials, a connection is established. As suppliers and…

Logistics is also known as physical distribution management. Many industries which produce goods regularly, including FMCG, and consumer durables, use logistics companies to distribute goods. These goods must be shipped to distributors, dealers, and consumers. Logistics refers to transporting goods from the company to either the middlemen or the end consumers. A logistics company is an entity responsible for managing another company’s supply chain. Depending on the terms of the commercial agreement, the logistics company may be involved in supply procurement, storage, transportation, and order fulfillment and distribution. Logistics is not limited to transport. A company may use many logistics functions or activities. For e.g., you will need to adjust your inventory if you are required to ship a product from your warehouse to a dealer. You must also have records that show when the goods left your warehouse and arrived at the dealer. You must also ensure that the…

Now with the sector’s tremendous growth assured, there is a huge demand for manpower across all levels with the right skills. Seekho has been studying the skill gap in this sector over the years and has developed a host of courses to assist job seekers to learn the right skills. Let us look at the important competencies the companies are looking for in the candidates they are hiring. We can put the competencies into three buckets.

I joined the supply chain and logistics sector in 2006. The career looked promising to me. Before joining this sector, never in my, I heard about supply chain management and logistics. Immediately after I started working in this 3PL company, one of my relatives asked me where I have joined and what do I do. It was really hard for me to try explaining what is supply chain and logistics because he too never heard about it. The only word is ever heard and seen were transportation and godown.