Discussions

Which upcoming industry events or conferences are you most excited about, and what networking opportunities do you expect to find there?

Leveraging Industry Conferences

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What strategies have you found most effective for building strong professional relationships within the supply chain sector?

Building Meaningful Connections

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"The secret to successful collaboration is listening with an open mind." — Unknown

How do you ensure open-minded collaboration in your professional relationships?

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Have you participated in a peer-to-peer learning session or mentorship program within the supply chain community? Share your experience!

Peer-to-Peer Learning

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What is one tool, article, or podcast that you would recommend to fellow supply chain professionals to help them grow?

Sharing Resources

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Article: "The Power of Collaboration: How Cross-Functional Teams Revolutionize Supply Chains"

This article (link in comments) explores how cross-functional teams are improving supply chain outcomes. How does your organisation approach cross-functional collaboration?

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Are there any local workshops or meetups you’d recommend for supply chain professionals? Let’s compile a list of great events!

Local Meetups and Workshops

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How do you foster collaboration between different functions within your organisation to achieve supply chain goals?

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Building our regional digital supply chain focus

It was great to be up in NE yesterday with Newcastle Business School launching their Digital Supply Chain Centre of Excellence. This was developed from the Spares Test Bed and is now fully supported by the University.

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Article: Supply Chain Trends 2025: Innovation, Resilience & Sustainability

This article (link in comments) highlights trends shaping the future of supply chains. Which trend do you think offers the most opportunity for collaboration and innovation?

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"Collaboration allows us to know more than we are capable of knowing by ourselves." Paul Solarz

What has been the most impactful collaboration you've participated in within the supply chain industry?

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How do you make the most of virtual networking opportunities? Share tips that have helped you connect with others effectively.

Virtual Networking Best Practices

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DSCH - "Center of Excellence" - Protecting Intellectual Properties?

If DHSC is acting on a commercial basis in providing test bed/access and charging "Center of Excellence" consulting fees to do so - guarantees for protecting entrepreneurial IP,- am I expected to provide gratis knowledge transfer?

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"Center of excellence" and Testbeds charging for access

Newcastle Business School are expecting to charge me to use the hook-up to a testbed and pay for consulting to do so. I thought the DSCH programme had funded these initiatives to support innovation, someone clarify?

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Agility is crucial for adapting to market changes. What strategies or technologies have helped you create a more agile and responsive supply chain?

Agile Supply Chain Strategies

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Have you recently attended any insightful webinars or virtual events focused on supply chain trends? Share your takeaways and recommendations for the community

Webinars and Virtual Meetups

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What communication tools or practices have helped your team stay aligned and effective in managing supply chain operations? Share any lessons learned from experience.

Effective Communication in Supply Chains

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Future of Supply Chains 2025 examines the future of supply chains with an emphasis on collaborative strategies. What collaboration initiatives have made the biggest difference in your supply chain, and what challenges did you face?

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Question: What’s one supply chain solution or initiative you’ve implemented recently that had a big impact on efficiency or customer satisfaction?

Supply Chain Solutions and Successes

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What supply chain conferences or events have you attended this year? Share any events you recommend for networking and professional growth

Industry Conferences

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