Happy Place

I really enjoy working within the Supply Chain sector. There are so many questions to ask and answer, so many people to meet, and so much to do! When I am at work, I find that I gravitate to the individuals in the warehouse that keeps the company running. I make it a point to go down to the warehouse to speak to those whom I met previously and to meet new people.

I spend a lot of time with them because they know what is happening within the business. For example, they are able to tell me what are slow movers or the items that are not going to sell, as they never prepare them for shipment. They are able to share the problems and pain points that the business face. If I am ever looking for a project or a problem to solve, the warehouse employees are the ones to ask. It is amazing how every role within a company directly impacts the warehouse. Also, every problem they have impacts the business.

In my personal opinion, everyone that does not physically work in the warehouse should be required to sit with someone for a day to understand processes and how production affects everyone. I first fell in love with Supply Chain when I learned the process of damaged food cans. I would spend full workdays training with people in the warehouse to understand how the business works. I learned every step of the process, from receiving to shipping and everything in between. Through this, I was able to develop processes that reduced costs and make work easier for those that were directly impacted. Supply Chain is awesome and it is my happy place.