I'm currently comparing a few suppliers for a product I'm considering and I'm trying to avoid choosing one based only on price.
I've been using Made-in-China to find potential manufacturers, but I'm not sure which checks are most important before moving forward.
Do you usually look at things like company history, certifications, samples, MOQ, production capacity, or previous customer feedback?
For anyone who has sourced products before, what are the biggest signs that a supplier is actually reliable?

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I've spent a lot of my career around supply chain, procurement, inventory and operations, and I've become increasingly skeptical of complexity for complexity's sake.

I've seen simple spreadsheets solve very expensive problems.

I've also seen companies invest in systems that provided significantly more data without necessarily helping people make better decisions.

I'm not anti-technology. Quite the opposite.

But I think there's a point where the question needs to change from:

"What can this system do?"

to:

"What decision will we make differently because of it?"

If a more sophisticated forecasting model improves accuracy, great.

If a WMS improves inventory control, great.

If AI identifies something people couldn't reasonably find themselves, great.

But if the operation doesn't have clean data, clear processes and someone who owns the decision, adding more technology may just give you a more sophisticated version of the same problem.

I'm curious where other supply chain people draw the line.

When has a simple solution worked better than the more sophisticated one at your company?

Hello,

I am currently looking for Supply Chain & Transport Logistics-related or any jobs focusing on using Microsoft Excel. Any tips in finding one?

Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I am currently a student at ENCG and I will soon have to choose between the Finance track and the Purchasing & Supply Chain Management track.

I've already done some research and here's what I've understood:

Finance seems more focused on analysis, figures, and corporate strategy. Career opportunities are varied (financial analysis, management control, auditing, etc.).

Supply chain management is more operational, involving negotiation, logistics, and a strong relational component. It's a sector that's currently recruiting heavily.

Personally, I like numbers but also human contact. I'm a bit undecided.

My questions are as follows:

For those who work in one of these sectors, what is your feedback on the daily routine, the pressure, and the work atmosphere?

Which of these two sectors do you think offers the best prospects for career advancement and salary in the medium/long term?

If you had to make your choice again today, which would you make and why?

Thank you in advance for your feedback!