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Supply chains connect companies and cut across the silos within a company. As a result, supply chain projects commonly involve team members from many functions. A supply chain project team might include people from business development, customer services, shipping, receiving, manufacturing, information technology, accounting, and human resources. Managing cross-functional supply chain projects is a great way to develop a broad network and a deep understanding of the complexity of supply chains. The project manager must master the use of influence, pay careful attention to communications, and help team members manage their priorities for the benefit of the team.

Bringing people with diverse skill sets together as a project team can be a great way to stimulate innovation and accelerate change.

Cross-functional project teams have some major challenges too. Three of the most common challenges for cross-functional project managers are authority and influence, communication, and prioritization.