Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumSupply Chain Briefing: Chief Supply Chain Officer Role Emerges to Improve Efficiency and Oversee Supply Chain Operations Coresight Research August 22, 2019 Executive SummaryIn our biweekly Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss how technology is transforming the various stages of the retail supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, last-mile delivery and sales. We also discuss other developments that relate to the retail supply chain. This report discusses the chief supply chain officer, a new, emerging but increasingly important role in supply chain. The chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is a relatively new c-suite role reporting to the CEO to oversee all supply chain processes. As supply chain gains increasing importance, the growing complexity of the global supply chain is driving the need for the CSCO. We see industries such as retail and apparel creating CSCO positions to ensure operational excellence in logistics and supply chain. A CSCO can increase efficiency, connecting different divisions to support digital transformation. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: The Coresight Research FRESH Framework for AI Use and Food Waste Reduction in Grocery RetailHead-to-Head in Global CPG: Procter & Gamble vs. UnileverAnalyst Corner: Retail Innovation in China, with Anand Kumar—Three Opportunities for Brands and RetailersConsumers Maintain Consistent Summer Spending Patterns: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 32
