SUPPLY ANNUAL REPORT 2008 Local Delivery Global ... - Unicef

In order to improve effectiveness and to employ modern supply chain
approaches, we are committed to the continual professional development
of the Supply Community - to help countries achieve the MDGs.
Professional development and talent management are critical areas for
the UNICEF supply chain in the coming years. Current and upcoming
initiatives include a review of Supply competency models, mapping and
managing of staff competencies, establishing a culture that integrates
learning and knowledge sharing into our everyday work, continuing efforts
to encourage certification of staff, establishing career streams, and
more strategic recruitment. In 2008 we also launched a series of Supply
Chain Conferences in several regions. These are designed to communicate
new visions and strategies for the supply function, upgrade our
knowledge in supply chain management, work on key skills needed to
perform the new roles we will be faced with, and allow the Supply
Community to share knowledge and consult on some of the challenges
we face.
Ensuring essential commodities reach children.
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