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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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PODCAST, BLUEPRINT, WHITEPAPER, FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

White Paper: Foresights on The Food Frontier

February 14, 2019

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

February 11, 2019

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?

February 1, 2019

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

January 23, 2019

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

January 16, 2019

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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Thinking Strategically About Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Management
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Thinking Strategically About Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Management

November 28, 2018

During the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, Executive Platforms was proud to partner with SupplyChainBrain to conduct a number of onsite interviews between our speaker faculty and SupplyChainBrain’s Managing Editor Robert Bowman. — Anish Buch VP Supply Chain, Consumer Products L’Oréal Anish Buch is the Vice President of Supply Chain at L’Oreal USA. His responsibilities include leading planning as well as channel and customer collaboration for 8 global brands within L’Oreal’s Consumer Products Division. L’Oreal is the world leader in beauty, present in 130 countries on 5 continents. For more than a century, L’Oreal has devoted energy and…

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Leveraging Talent, Processes, and Systems with Lean Methodologies
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Leveraging Talent, Processes, and Systems with Lean Methodologies

November 27, 2018

Analyzing areas through the supply chain where an automation overhaul makes sense Prioritizing capital investments that will increase sales while continuing to lower costs People and Automation: What is the best mix to achieve optimal ROI along with corresponding increases of productivity, speed to market, and reductions in cost? During the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, Executive Platforms was proud to partner with SupplyChainBrain to conduct a number of onsite interviews between our speaker faculty and SupplyChainBrain’s Managing Editor Robert Bowman. — Felica Coney VP, Operations, Quality, EH&S — Interiors, Actuation, Propeller Systems UTC Aerospace Systems A recognized…

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