Pros:
• The field of work is very dynamic and no two problems are ever the same so the scope of learning is immense.
• Supply Chain Management is at the core of any organization so the candidate gets to know the functioning of the company from the inside out.
• Working on the procurement side of SCM, there is a chance of good networking and building relations as one is in constant talks with Suppliers, vendors, etc.
• There develops a deep understanding of production and operations of the company to achieve maximum efficiency and the concepts of cost reductions are learned in detail which can be applied in many fields.
• The workers and other subordinates of the production plant report to the SCM executives so there is a sense of Authority.
Cons:
• There are no fixed theoretical approaches to solve a problem, sometimes it may result in a lack of a guiding path to solve problems
• The production department is a starting point for a company’s product so there is a lot of pressure from every other department of the company.
• The scope of error in the decided time schedule is minimal as it disrupts the entire chain, thus the work needs to be very precise and often is very hectic .