Choosing and developing suppliers. • Designing and implementing systems and processes for improving the customer interface, reducing transaction costs, reducing inventories, and improving service levels. • Sourcing materials, components, technologies, and services. • Monitoring and managing inventory at all steps of the supply chain. • Managing logistics, warehouses, distribution inventories, and service parts. • Managing internal operations or service functions. • Managing quality and six sigma projects throughout the supply chain. • Strategically analyzing the supply chain to increase revenues, improve service, reduce cost, and ultimately improve profit.