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Sustainable Business is Good Business – A Conversation with Michael Dickstein of Coca-Cola HBC
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Sustainable Business is Good Business – A Conversation with Michael Dickstein of Coca-Cola HBC

September 24, 2019

At the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit earlier this month in Chicago we spoke with Michael Dickstein, the Group Director Sustainability and Community for the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. Coca-Cola HBC is the winner of this year’s Sustainability Award at the EP Awards that took place at NASCES19. Michael shared some of his thoughts on the win, sustainability in general, and how other businesses can learn from Coca-Cola HBC’s experience. Michael invites anyone interested in picking his brain about sustainability to reach out to him via email or LinkedIn as mentioned in this video. Here also is his acceptance…

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Building Sustainability into the Supply Chain
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Building Sustainability into the Supply Chain

September 24, 2019

Developing a business case for sustainability Measuring and benchmarking environmental footprint across the supply chain Empowering suppliers and partners to validate and drive sustainability Enacting change at scale: Getting a seat at the table and working together to maximize impact — Angie Slaughter VP Sustainability, Logistics, SVC & Capabilities Procurement Anheuser-Busch Angie Slaughter is a VP of Sustainability, Logistics, SVC and Capabilities Procurement at Anheuser-Busch. During Angie’s time with the company – spanning over 20 years – she has held several roles within operations and procurement dedicated to driving transformational change for the country’s biggest brewer. As VP of Sustainability…

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Delivering Innovation That Matters to You

September 24, 2019

Transforming the supply chain as part of our strategy of health technology leadership Developing our people’s talents and building the key capabilities While keeping sustainability front and center — Sophie Bechu EVP Chief of Operations Royal Philips Executive Vice President Sophie Bechu is Chief of Operations and responsible for driving operational excellence in everything from the way the company receives a customer order, to producing the goods or services, to delivery, invoicing, collecting payments and offering a global, consistent service experience to customers. It is her mission to make sure Philips delivers as promised; thinking from a customer perspective and…

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The Only Constant is Change – A Conversation with Nick Banich of Miebach Consulting
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The Only Constant is Change – A Conversation with Nick Banich of Miebach Consulting

September 19, 2019

 At the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit last week in Chicago we spoke with Nick Banich, Head of Supply Chain Transformation (North America) for Miebach Consulting. Nick shared some of his thoughts on the rapid rate of change facing supply chains, what is driving the move towards shorter decision cycles, and what companies should be doing to reinvent themselves to meet customers’ needs. — Miebach Consulting, founded in 1973, is a global provider of supply chain consulting and logistics engineering services. Our main objective is to design and implement best in class solutions for our customers to achieve…

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LTL Freight Trends – A Conversation with Mike Erickson of AFMS
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LTL Freight Trends – A Conversation with Mike Erickson of AFMS

September 18, 2019

 At the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit last week in Chicago we spoke with Mike Erickson of AFMS Global Carrier Pricing Experts about LTL freight rates, and what shippers should be doing to ensure they are not paying last year’s prices. — Mike Erickson CEO AFMS Logistics Management Group Mike Erickson Founded AFMS LLC in 1992 and serves as its President. Mr. Erickson started his transportation career at Airborne Express where he was one of the top district sales managers. Mr. Erickson oversees the contract negotiation process for many of his firm’s larger clients, saving them millions in…

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Culture: The Key to Unlocking Change and Fueling Growth
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Culture: The Key to Unlocking Change and Fueling Growth

September 18, 2019

Transforming culture to drive enterprise change that delivers measurable supply chain impact Laying out the roadmap to creating and sustaining high performing teams Building space for disruption while keeping pace with the speed of business Redefining the north star as culture to achieve success, drive alignment and build the future — Nicole Zukowski VP, Chief Operating Officer Converse Nike Nicole is the VP, Chief Operating Officer at Converse, and leads the company’s manufacturing, sourcing, technology, procurement and demand and supply management organizations with a focus on accelerating growth and delivering premium consumer experiences. Before her role as COO, Nicole led…

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Fuel Prices, Especially as They Relate to IMO 2020 – A Conversation with Matt Balzola of Breakthrough
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Fuel Prices, Especially as They Relate to IMO 2020 – A Conversation with Matt Balzola of Breakthrough

September 18, 2019

 At the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit last week in Chicago we spoke with Matt Balzola of Breakthrough about navigating IMO 2020 and understanding volatile fuel costs in the supply chain. — Matt Balzola is the Vice President of Go To Market at Breakthrough, a global transportation energy & information management company. Breakthrough is most notably known for its Fuel Recovery program which enables shippers to reduce the cost, consumption, and emissions associated with fuel in their supply chains. — Breakthrough is the expert in managing the energy and information that fuels the movement of goods globally. We…

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Fireside Chat: The Future of Decision-Making

September 18, 2019

Defining seamless execution from the customer’s point of view Real-world use cases of robotics, automation, the sharing economy, and artificial intelligence Debating how these influences will change the way resources are allocated across a global network Collaborating to develop new processes and capabilities through industry benchmarking   — Dave Bozeman VP, Amazon Transportation Services Amazon David Bozeman is currently Vice President, Amazon Transportation Services (Amazon Air, Sort Center Networks & Line Haul Team) for Amazon.com. Dave joined Amazon in February of 2017. Prior to joining Amazon, Dave was a senior vice president for Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for the Caterpillar…

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An Executive Discussion on Leveraging People to Maximize Supply Chain Technologies and Performance
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An Executive Discussion on Leveraging People to Maximize Supply Chain Technologies and Performance

September 18, 2019

Understanding the human element of supply chain performance amidst the ongoing technological transformation Transitioning the system-based foundations of stability, reliability, and predictability found in the manufacturing plant to the distribution center Shifting the organizational mindset from incremental improvement to breakthrough using zero-loss thinking and a tiered management system Weaponizing the supply chain to serve as a base for competitive advantage and financial results — Jordan Workman Global Director of Client Development Performance Solutions by Milliken As Global Director of Client Development, Jordan helps clients assess their operational performance and create strategies to deliver on corporate performance expectations. Clients served span…

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How to Modernize the Supply Chains We Depend on Most
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How to Modernize the Supply Chains We Depend on Most

September 16, 2019

Paper, textiles, industrial materials, food supply: When your product or commodity is one of the world’s most enduring, your supply chain may be the last thing to be touched by technology As global trade becomes more interconnected and complex, and businesses and consumers alike expect 2-day shipping, the product and commodity supply chains we depend on most must utilize new technologies and partnership models to survive Discuss how companies can integrate technologies such as ML, real-time collaboration and communication, and form new partnerships to build a more efficient, modern supply chain — Kaitlyn Glancy SVP and General Manager of Northeast…

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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

July 17, 2019

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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From Transactional Compliance to Collaborative Improvement
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From Transactional Compliance to Collaborative Improvement

April 29, 2019

Going beyond compliance: a systematic approach to improving supplier sustainability performance Engaging transparently with NGOs, customers, stakeholders, and C-suite leadership to improve social and environmental performance Discussing our award-winning Sustainability Performance Program Showcasing structural improvements in our organization and our relationship with suppliers Marco Baren Head of Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, and Supplier Sustainability Royal Philips — Marco Baren is the head of supplier development / supplier sustainability and Operational excellence at Royal Philips. Marco has 25 years of working experience in different markets, from components to automotive, different functions (purchasing/quality/production/plant management) and different regions around the globe. He holds…

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BluEPrint 12: Brand Parnerships – Collaboration Dreams and Nightmares

April 1, 2019

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 Tech Edition: Between Zero and Full Automation

March 12, 2019

If machine is an extension of man, then we are just starting our stretch. Those who reach out too quickly have gotten sprained, but exercising our tech muscles have built incredibly practical innovations. While there may be trial and error along the way, this bluEPrint will take you through industry applications of machine learning, IoT and other transformational technologies.

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Integrated Business Planning with Digital Supply Chain
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Integrated Business Planning with Digital Supply Chain

March 5, 2019

As part of the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, John Barcus, Oracle’s VP, Manufacturing Industry Solutions, gave an in-depth interview on how Industry 4.0 solutions are changing the very nature of Integrated Business Planning. The full transcript of the interview is below, or you can download a PDF version. I read recently that Supply Chain Management is on its way to becoming technology-centric as opposed to simply technology-enabled. Can you tell us a little about that? I think a lot of the technologies that are coming out today are really changing the dynamics of the way…

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

March 4, 2019

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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