by
David Kinnear
CEO, Lisnagol Ventures, LLC
As I headed for the subway exit at Times Square this morning, I was quietly thinking through my day. Out of the blue, all I saw was a flying coat and I was part-deafened by a lady who hurled herself down the uptown stairs screaming “Hold That Train”. She was late. It didn’t look like she was going to make it - and the odds were against her that anyone was going to hold the doors on a greer Monday morning.
There is a certain point where momentum and inevitability come into play and you’re either in the right place at the right time – or not. There are consequences either way.
This is a lot like Global Sourcing. This is a train that is getting ready to leave the station. Screaming at the train will do little to change the outcome – but urgent action and expeditious steps just might.
On both a government and commercial enterprise level, there is much we need to do (and must do) to prepare ourselves and future generations for what Global Sourcing means – such that we’re on the train, we’re in the game, we’re getting where we want to go etc.
Most importantly, we really must ensure we don’t miss the train.
Contrary to some popular opinion, there is vast opportunity for all in Global Sourcing. That is not to say that there are not challenges - but the challenges are dwarfed by the opportunities if we approach this chapter in history with the right mindset and a focus on investment in forward-thinking development and enabling technology, education.
I hope that lady made her train. It’s not fun being late. Just think what you can miss by being late.
David Kinnear
New York
