| | JUNE 20258CIOReviewAcie McMillan is a proud Detroiter and Michigan State Grad. McMillan doubles as The General Manager for S&S Activewear as well as the Founder & CEO of The Elite Standard. Carrying 14 years of experience in supply chain, he has established himself as an expert in operations management and leadership. Through this article, McMillan emphasizes the importance of developing leaders over personal accolades, effective communication in operations and adapting to future trends like AI and robotics. He shares strategies for optimizing warehouse operations through auditing and constant touchpoints and offers advice for advancing in the field--stressing that people are the greatest asset. McMillan's leadership approach centers on understanding team members' personal goals to drive success and foster lasting professional relationships.The True Measure of Success: Developing LeadersI've had the opportunity to work on projects and lead kaizens that saved companies significant money and improved productivity. I once turned a site from last place to the top-performing DC in the company, becoming a "go-to" person. While those accomplishments are rewarding, I believe my career progression has been driven by my ability to develop leaders. There's nothing better than seeing someone I've mentored and led get promoted, fully qualified and ready for the task at hand. Individual accolades are nice but meaningless at the same time. What makes Lebron James great is that he makes the people around him better, and understanding that early is what I think prepared me for not only the role I'm in but my next role as well. By Acie McMillan, Warehouse Operations Manager,S&S ActivewearTHE ART OF LEADERSHIP BEYOND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTAcie McMillanIN MY OPINION
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