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Why Executive Platforms Decided to Launch Pharma Manufacturing World as Our Seventh Summit Series
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Why Executive Platforms Decided to Launch Pharma Manufacturing World as Our Seventh Summit Series

An Open Letter by Geoff Micks Head of Content & Research Executive Platforms   Those of you who follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn may have already seen the ‘Save the Date’ announcement for Executive Platforms’ newest summit series, Pharma Manufacturing World Summit. The first edition of which will run June 22nd and 23rd, 2020, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. We are very excited about it, as you can imagine. Or maybe you cannot? It occurs to me that with each of the last six series Executive Platforms has launched, we never made a public announcement explaining our thinking…

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BluEPrint 12: Brand Parnerships – Collaboration Dreams and Nightmares

When audiences align, sparks fly. Build a win-win relationship with a partner, and it will extend your marketing reach and bring in new customers. Successful co-branding can create something that is so much more than the sum of its parts, and that is what we want to talk about in this edition of the bluEPrint series. When Two Brands Have Chemistry: Shared Values and Partnerships Whether it’s a short-term or long-term, casual or committed, branding collaborations can generate exciting opportunities for both organizations involved. Here are some examples of partnerships that sizzle. Match Made in Media Red Bull gives you…

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The Good Edition: Business Innovation Improving Lives and the Planet

Whether it’s a nudge or a shove, businesses everywhere have the capacity to push society forward. Organizations big and small are innovating and rethinking their practices, whether that’s in ethical sourcing or caring for the environment. Here are a few great examples of organizations implementing forward-thinking strategies, operations, and technologies.

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BluEPrint 9: The Game Edition – Competitive Shopping, Training and Empathy in Supply Chain

Incorporating game elements engages workers and customers in an otherwise routine task. When companies create an interactive experience, people feel more connected, train better, and buy more. Whether it’s a competitive bid on eBay or understanding what it’s like to work in Amazon’s fulfillment centers, see how gamification and game-based interactions disrupt the industry.

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BluEPrint 8: Ethics of Wearables and Equipment Upgrades

For the most part, increased mobility and connectivity is good for organizations. IBM’s analytics has prevented food spoilage and possible counterfeits with real-time actionable insights. However, as IoT software make its way into wearables and equipment, what is the liability? In this piece, we will discuss the ethics of smart technology in supply chain.

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White Paper: Foresights on The Food Frontier

As farmers debate the future of meat, how will the rest of the food industry evolve? We live in a world where organizations are able to trace their food with blockchain tools so the moment spoilage is detected, the source can be identified. Customers now have the freedom to walk in and out of grocery stores without having to line up and wait. They can get groceries delivered or even make their own food from home, using indoor incubators to grow food and brew carbonated drinks. Despite the desire for convenience, customers also care more than ever before where their…

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bluEPrint 7- Uber-minded: Leveraging AI and the Sharing Economy for Supply Chain

In 2012, Target sent out baby coupons to a teenager according to her buying history which predicted a pregnancy. At first, the teen’s father  complained to Target but after finding out his daughter was indeed carrying, he apologized to the manager. Not only can machine learning predicting customer habits and model demand, they can use data from throughout the supply chain to grab solutions faster.

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bluEPrint 5- The Amazon and Lyft of Healthcare…what’s next in Digitization?

Forward moving technologies have taken supply chain by a storm! There is a huge amount of data in safety and quality. The next step is pinpointing what each person in a supply chain needs to know to optimize efficiency. Empowering workers with the right information  creates a smoother supply chain, whether it’s peaks and flows in demand or the ever changing lineup of products.

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bluEPrint 3- The Future of Cleantech, Agriculture, Business Ethics and more

According to the International Trade Union Confederation, the largest 50 companies don’t directly employ 94% of the workforce that produces the goods and services they provide. This disconnection results in these companies and their consumers supporting inhumane working conditions. Consumers are growing more concerned about transparency and care where their products and services are sourced from.

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bluEPrint 1- VR Innovations, Sustainable Practices and Keeping up with eCommerce

In the age of information overload, we believe in getting to the bottom line. That’s why Executive Platforms is launching bluEPrint, a regular supply chain news bulletin to streamline your reading and deliver global insights straight to you. As a reader, you can expect regular up-to-date content that outlines: Inside look at how other companies are optimizing their supply chains Updates on emerging technologies and customer habits A framework of ideas and methods for you to build upon Whether you’re a regular executive at our annual North American Supply Chain Executive Summit series, or new to our community, we want…

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