Commodities are inseparable from the supply chain. Over the weekend, Yun'er read an article from "Supply Chain Today" and wanted to share it with my friends. In the modern business world, advancements in supply chain and technology are transforming the way we work and live at an astonishing pace. As Dave Waters stated, "The strength of the supply chain is based on each link." Each link is crucial, and the core of supply chain management lies in teamwork and collaboration to ensure the efficiency of the entire system. Meanwhile, Masaaki Imai's Kaizen strategy reminds us that every day should bring some form of improvement, and this continuous improvement is the cornerstone of success. In this context, Warren Buffett's observation that "simple behavior is more effective" provides us with a way to return to the basics amidst the complexities of supply chain management. Additionally, the rapid development of technology is shaping our future. Moshe Vardi foresaw that "machines will be able to outperform humans at almost any task," prompting us to consider the future role of humans deeply.
大宗商品离不开供应链。周末，云儿读到《今日供应链》上的一篇文章，想与网友分享。在现代商业世界中，供应链和技术的进步正以惊人的速度改变着我们的工作方式和生活方式。正如戴夫·沃特斯所言，“供应链的强度取决于每一个单独的环节。” 每个环节都至关重要，而供应链管理的核心在于团队合作和协作，以确保整个系统的高效运行。同时，今井正明的Kaizen战略提醒我们，每一天都应该在某个方面有所改进，这种持续改进的理念是成功的基石。在这种背景下，沃伦·巴菲特指出，“简单的行为更有效”，这为我们在复杂的供应链管理中提供了一种回归本源的方法。此外，技术的迅猛发展也在改变着我们的未来。摩西·瓦尔迪预见到，“机器将能够在几乎所有任务上超越人类”，这将引发我们对人类未来角色的深刻思考。
“Supply Chain: Getting the right product, to the right place, in the right quantity, with the right quality, at the right total cost.” ~SupplyChainToday.com.
“供应链：以合适的总成本，将合适的产品、在合适的地点、以合适的数量和合适的质量送达。” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“I probably have traveled and walked into more variety stores than anybody in America. I am just trying to get ideas, any kind of ideas that will help our company.” ~Sam Walton, found of Walmart
“我可能比美国任何人都走进过更多的杂货店。我只是想获得一些对我们公司有帮助的创意。” ~山姆·沃尔顿，沃尔玛创始人
“What we need to do is always lean into the future; when the world changes around you and when it changes against you – what used to be a tailwind is now a head wind – you have to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy.” ~Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon
“我们需要始终面向未来；当世界在你周围改变并且不再有利于你时——过去的顺风变成了逆风——你必须迎难而上，找到解决办法，因为抱怨不是策略。” ~杰夫·贝佐斯，亚马逊创始人
“The Supply Chain is really tricky.” ~Elon Musk
“供应链真的很复杂。” ~埃隆·马斯克
“The supply chain is a critical part of any successful business. You can have great products, strategies, and people, but without effective supply chain management, success will be short lived.” ~Kevin Dooley
“供应链是任何成功企业的关键组成部分。你可以拥有出色的产品、策略和人才，但没有高效的供应链管理，成功将难以持久。” ~凯文·杜利
“Only those who are asleep make no mistakes.” ~Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA
“只有那些在睡觉的人才不会犯错。” ~英格瓦·坎普拉德，宜家创始人
“At Wal-Mart, it goes back to Sam Walton and the foundation and business model that we simply operate for less, or everyday low cost. We’re known for operating in a very efficient way and then giving those savings to customers.” ~ Mike Duke, former CEO Walmart
“在沃尔玛，这一切都可以追溯到山姆·沃尔顿及其创建的基础和商业模式，我们的宗旨就是以更低的成本运营，或者说每天都提供低价。我们以高效运营著称，并将这些节省下来的成本回馈给客户。” ~迈克·杜克，沃尔玛前首席执行官
“Supply Chain is like nature, it is all around us.” ~Dave Waters
“供应链就像自然界，无处不在。” ~戴夫·沃特斯
“The message of the Kaizen strategy is that not a day should go by without some kind of improvement being made somewhere in the company.” ~Masaaki Imai
“Kaizen战略的核心信息是，公司每天都应该在某个方面有所改进。” ~今井正明
“The nemesis of supply chain is bad communication.” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com.
“供应链的最大敌人是糟糕的沟通。” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com
“The strength of the supply chain is based on each individual link. Each link determines the overall strength of the supply chain. SCM is about teamwork, collaboration and making the overall system as effective as possible.” ~Dave Waters
“供应链的强度取决于每一个单独的环节。每个环节决定了供应链的整体强度。供应链管理就是关于团队合作、协作，以及使整个系统尽可能高效。” ~戴夫·沃特斯
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ~Benjamin Franklin
“准备不足就是在为失败做准备。” ~本杰明·富兰克林
“The Business Schools reward complex behaviors more than the simple behaviors, but simple behavior is more effective.” ~Warren Buffett
“商学院更倾向于奖励复杂的行为，而不是简单的行为，但简单的行为更有效。” ~沃伦·巴菲特
“A well trained procurement organization can add major dollars to the organization through cost savings.” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com.
“训练有素的采购团队可以通过节约成本为公司带来巨大的经济效益。” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com
“Without logistics the world stops.” ~Dave Waters
“没有物流，世界将停止运转。” ~戴夫·沃特斯
“Supply Chain – The supply chain starts from the origin of the raw material and ends once the product has been discarded or recycled.”
“供应链——供应链始于原材料的来源，止于产品被丢弃或回收。”
“We are approaching a time when machines will be able to outperform humans at almost any task. I believe that society needs to confront this question before it is upon us: if machines are capable of doing almost any work humans can do, what will humans do?” ~Moshe Vardi
“我们正接近一个机器在几乎所有任务上都能超越人类的时代。我认为社会需要在这一问题到来之前正视它：如果机器能够完成几乎所有人类能做的工作，那么人类将何去何从？” ~摩西·瓦尔迪
“Reduce Maverick Spending: Maverick spending is said to be around 10%-20% higher than purchasing from companies with negotiated contracts.”
“减少随意支出：随意支出通常比通过签订合同的公司采购高出约10%-20%。”
Conclusion:
The synergistic development of supply chain and technology offers us unprecedented opportunities and challenges. As Dave Waters pointed out, "Without logistics, the world stops." Logistics and the supply chain are indispensable in modern business, and their efficient operation depends not only on the strength of each link but also on continuous improvement and simplification of operations. As Benjamin Franklin said, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." We can achieve greater efficiency and economic benefits through efficient supply chain management and forward-looking technology applications. Facing a future where machines may surpass humans, we need to think not only about the role of humans but also find our position in this transformation. In summary, we can maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing world through effective supply chain management and technological innovation and be prepared for future challenges.
供应链和技术的协同发展为我们提供了前所未有的机遇和挑战。戴夫·沃特斯指出，“没有物流，世界将停止运转。” 物流和供应链是现代商业不可或缺的一部分，它们的高效运作不仅依赖于每个环节的强度，还需要持续的改进和简化操作。正如本杰明·富兰克林所说，“准备不足就是在为失败做准备。” 通过高效的供应链管理和前瞻性的技术应用，我们可以实现更高的效率和更大的经济效益。面对机器可能超越人类的未来，我们不仅需要思考人类的角色，更需要在变革中找到自己的定位。总之，通过有效的供应链管理和技术创新，我们能够在快速变化的世界中保持竞争优势，并为未来的挑战做好准备。
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