There is no question whether there is a necessity for a re-deenition of the supply chain function – the needs and challenges in the market are driving that . The question is much more how to make that transition happen and what it means speciically for your own organization .

We believe that IT plays a major role in enabling this , but will not be the solution . Instead , the setup of proven processes and , more importantly , the organizational structure and mindset of key players can determine 90 % of the success of such a transition . The ability to master these dimensions might not be easy , but can make the difference between remaining a “ technical ” supply function or ecoming ( and being recognized as ) a driver for the value chain .