How Perfection Can Be the Enemy of Career Progression

July 08, 2026

ISM® Supply Chain Capability Model Core Competency: Business Acumen & Leadership

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By Collins Oluka, MBA, CPSM
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In supply chain management, success is often equated with alignment — the perfect mentor, the seamless cross-functional team, the “strategic partner” supplier. While these environments are productive, they rarely demand the level of grit and ingenuity required for rapid career acceleration. 

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