Managing The Supply Chain

Managing the Supply Chain 

‭I Kings 5:1-2, 6 NKJV‬

[1] Now Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, because he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always loved David. [2] Then Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:

[6] Now therefore, command that they cut down cedars for me from Lebanon; and my servants will be with your servants, and I will pay you wages for your servants according to whatever you say. For you know there is none among us who has skill to cut timber like the Sidonians.

It is very surprising that at a time most empires and communities were trying to be independent and self sustaining, Solomon's wisdom had moved him to contemporary business practice... effective management of a supply Chain. You can not achieve significance with a subsistent self help. Rafael Vela in July 2023 qoutes popular  business phrases: "Competition today is not between companies but between supply chains" and ¨Success cannot be achieved unless you have a successful supply chain¨. He says that these " encapsulate a fundamental shift in the way businesses operate and compete in the modern global marketplace". Yet Solomon had discovered  this in his time by the wisdom of God. Vela says that the supply chain " ...involves the coordination and optimization of all activities involved in the production, procurement, and distribution of goods and services. By effectively managing the supply chain, businesses can ensure a seamless flow of materials, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction". So, by the time the temple was dedicated, that chain had accomplished purpose. How do you accomplish in your projects?  God's supply chain in the New Testament was activated in John 3:16. Today millions are surging into the kingdom. I pray that as you discover your Hiram, may all things work together for your supply. Good morning.