Supply Chain Graphic of the Week: Executive Priorities for the Supply Chain



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	Supply Chain Graphic of the Week - Executive Priorities for the Supply Chain
	Cost Reduction Tops the List, in the Face of Spiraling Input Prices; Carbon Emissions Barely on the Radar
	By SCDigest Editorial Staff
	What is at the top of mind in terms of the supply chain for CEOs and other high ranking corporate executives? A recent study of nearly 300 executives by McKinsey sheds some insight. As shown in the graphic below, reducing supply chain costs, not surprisingly, is strongly at the top of the priority list, driven in part by the pressure rising energy and commodity prices are putting on the bottom line. CEO Priorities for the Supply Chain Source: McKinsey Quarterly Improving customer service, reducing the innovation lifecyle, and reducing supply chain risks also scored highly on the results. Perhaps more surpisingly, reducing the corporation's carbon footprint scored extremely low on the priority scale. Agree or disagree? What is your perspective? Let us know your thoughts at the Feedback button below.