The Top Supply Chain Companies

Supply chain is a fantastic field to go into when seeking a job out of college. From the small to the big companies, supply chain workers are in need. Every company needs to be able to move their products in a fast and efficient way. It is likely that the first job out of college will not be for one of the larger companies, but through hard work, you will be able to make it to the big leagues. Having a very effective supply chain will allow all of your products and raw materials to arrive on time to the designated location, which will keep the costumers happy. The larger companies can see this efficient work and may want you on their side.

Well known companies such as: Nike, McDonald's, BMW, and Coca-Cola have been ranked in the top 25 best supply chains. They have gotten this honor through strong inventory management, being flexible with order requests, and speed of order fulfillment.

Nike was ranked eighth out of the 25 top supply chain companies. They have spread to have 700 factories that span across 42 countries. They have focused on the productivity of their labor and have been reducing waste. Here is a basic look at the flow of Nike's supply chain.

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McDonald's had a very efficient year and made their way to second on the standings. They have found a system of supply chain that has been working for years. This results in McDonald's having 35,000 restaurants in over 100 countries. They are able to serve about 68 million customers per day.

BMW found themselves at the 22 spot on the list. Over the years they have ensured that they have a mutual understanding of their products with their suppliers to ensure product quality. They also pride themselves on their competitive prices and innovation.

Coca-Cola is one of the largest beverage companies, who are ranked 14 on the list. They want to serve their costumers with efficiency, so 95 percent of the beverages they make are made in the country in which they plan to sell them. This allows them to lower their productions time. Coca-Cola also prides themselves on their relationship with their retailer.

Knowing about the big companies can help when you are setting goals for yourself. Once you get a smaller job out of college you can begin tracking on how the big companies are doing recently. Then, you can send out applications to the companies that have been doing well in order to fulfill your goals.

You can find my source here if you would like to see the rest of the best supply chain companies across the world.

-Jarrod Lincoln