Survey: What’s top of mind in today’s supply chain?

At the recent Garter Executive Supply Chain Conference in Phoenix, the bimodal supply chain was a main topic of discussion. The conference highlighted strategies for creating a supply chain that marries both reliability and innovation. That got us thinking – if bimodal is important, what else is top of mind for supply chain professionals today?

To find out, we’ve crafted this brief survey to inquire about the key initiatives you’re taking on to support your organization’s supply chain, the top challenges you face in your role, and what’s important to you when seeking technology to support these initiatives and challenges.

For completing the survey by July 8, 2016, your name will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $100 Amazon.com gift card. The winner will be contacted directly. All participants will receive a copy of the survey results report that will be available in early September 2016.

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* 1. My exact job title is:

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* 2. What is your job role responsible for?

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* 3. For your role in supporting supply chain operations, what are the top three challenges you face that impede you from meeting your objectives?

Challenge 1

Challenge 2

Challenge 3

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* 4. What supply chain initiatives or projects are you currently working on or going to kick off in the near future?

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* 5. With regard to your role, what are the key pain points; what keeps you up at night?

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* 6. Is the development of a bimodal supply chain strategy currently on your radar?

Yes

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* 7. Where does the budget reside to fund the purchase of a product or solution to support supply chain initiatives or address supply chain challenges? (e.g. department, business unit)

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* 8. Which of the following best describes the role you typically play in buying decisions for the supply chain?

Decision Maker

Champion or Sponsor

User

Influencer

Other (please specify)

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* 9. When you are part of a technology buying/evaluation process, are you most driven by operational, financial or strategic factors?

Operational factors - how the purchase will improve operational efficiency and productivity

Financial factors - how the purchase will impact revenue growth, profitability and cost

Strategic factors - how the purchase will impact organizational growth, expansion and competencies

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* 10. When validating a decision on choosing a vendor for a supply chain purchase, which of the following are important to you?

	Not important	Somewhat important	Very important
Previous experience with the company	Previous experience with the company Not important	Previous experience with the company Somewhat important	Previous experience with the company Very important
Perception of the brand with no previous experience	Perception of the brand with no previous experience Not important	Perception of the brand with no previous experience Somewhat important	Perception of the brand with no previous experience Very important
Pricing	Pricing Not important	Pricing Somewhat important	Pricing Very important
The promise of the offering to meet our needs	The promise of the offering to meet our needs Not important	The promise of the offering to meet our needs Somewhat important	The promise of the offering to meet our needs Very important
Customer references – vendor sourced	Customer references – vendor sourced Not important	Customer references – vendor sourced Somewhat important	Customer references – vendor sourced Very important
Customer references – independently sourced	Customer references – independently sourced Not important	Customer references – independently sourced Somewhat important	Customer references – independently sourced Very important
Reference from internal colleagues	Reference from internal colleagues Not important	Reference from internal colleagues Somewhat important	Reference from internal colleagues Very important

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What industry do you work in?

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

Information (Software, Publishing, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, etc.)

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Wholesale Trade

Management of Companies and Enterprises

Utilities

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

Manufacturing

Transportation and Warehousing

Educational Services

Finance and Insurance

Public Administration

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Construction

Retail Trade

Health Care and Social Assistance

Accommodation and Food Services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

n/a

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* 12. What is your organization's approximate annual revenue band?

<$50M

$50M – $499M

$500M to $1B

$1B to $3B

$3B+

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* 13. Please provide your email address so we can contact you with a copy of the survey results report and if you win the draw for the $100 gift card to Amazon.com. NOTE: we will not use your email in any way other than for this purpose.