COMMUNITY FIBRE
Continuous learning Mike might already be a seasoned procurement and supply chain executive , but he abides by a policy of continuous learning and improvement .
In a bid to enhance his strategic and business management skills , he is currently pursuing an MBA at Warwick Business School ( WBS ) and , at the time of writing , working on his dissertation entitled , ‘ Strategic Supply Chain integration : A Cornerstone of Post -Merger Value Generation ’.
Mike chose the topic due to the inherent complexities associated with integrating the supply chains of two merging companies , which involves the alignment of various systems , processes and cultures .
As he points out , it ’ s a challenge amplified by the need to maintain operational continuity . Disruption during this phase can have severe financial and operational repercussions .
Mike writes in his dissertation that integrating supply chains is multifaceted and primarily requires three things to succeed :
• Harmonisation of different supply chain strategies ;
• Integration of technology systems ;
• Reconciliation of corporate cultures .
“ Supply chain strategies may have been developed independently to serve distinct business models , customer
8 communityfibre . co . uk