Seven solutions to drive the supply chain function’s future

02. Don’t kill groundswell innovation

As much as it is important to take a connected approach to supply chain transformation, it is vital for overcoming change resistance that employees feel engaged enough to come up with new ideas of their own.

People should be encouraged to continue innovating within their own spheres, as they will each know these best. However, this must be fed into a central programme.

3M’s Michael Muilenburg promotes “small wins” at his company to showcase advancements and encourage more by demonstrating industry leadership. “These efforts include a big internal communication plan to inform and engage our employees. It sends a message that ‘we are leading edge’ and this is a great place to work,” he adds.

These efforts include a big internal communication plan to inform and engage our employees. It sends a message that ‘we are leading edge’ and this is a great place to work.

Michael Muilenburg,

Director of Operational Technology & Connected Manufacturing - Film, Materials, Technology and Eng.,

3M

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