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Chief Operations Officer Danone North America

At a time when navigating disruption and risk is part of the normal course of business, I'd like to share an article I had the pleasure of writing for @Food Logistics Magazine.   In it, I share three critical tips that food manufacturers can leverage to better serve our retail partners and, in turn, the stability of our own businesses. Indeed, our success at @Danone North America is contingent on a commitment to customer-centricity, communication, and collaboration.   I attached the article below, which provides simple tips for a proactive approach to communication, transparency, and the ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances in our dynamic business landscape. ⬇️   Thank You, Food Logistics Magazine, for the opportunity to share my insights.

3 Tips for Food Manufacturers to Better Serve Retailers

3 Tips for Food Manufacturers to Better Serve Retailers

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Jon W. Hansen

Strategic Advisor/Analyst Specializing in Emerging AI Tech, Sales and Marketing (Procurement) - A Trusted Voice in procurement and supply chain

8mo

Great post, Mike Sloboda! After 40-plus years in high-tech and almost as long in procurement, I can confidently say that you have hit on the foundational framework for success - people, process, technology versus technology, process, people! Technology has and will continue to evolve from punch cards, floppy disks, and CP/M to Windows, Zettabytes, and AI; the one constant piercing the timeline is that technology alone has little to do with digital procurement success but stakeholder communication and collaboration. Check out the three case references below to learn about the common thread of success over the past quarter century: 1998 – Department of National Defence – Are you chasing solutions or solving problems? 2007 – Commonwealth of Virginia’s eVA – Yes, Virginia! There is more to e-procurement than software! 2024 – Colgate-Palmolive – Latin America E2E Supply Chain 2024 Engagement and Goal Alignment Meeting Ref Link: https://bit.ly/49rg2ux Tagging for comment, David Loseby MCIOB Chtr'd FAPM FCMI FCIPS Chtr'd FRSA MIoD MICW Dr. Thierry Fausten Joselina Peralta Rich Sains Joël Collin-Demers David Bateman Bill Michels Clive R Heal Richard Waugh Amit Shah and Danone's Daniele Landi Food Logistics Gonzalo Canteros-Paz

Craig Poupore

Operations Executive | Performance Improvement Catalyst

8mo

Boda- seems so simple but often overlooked. No surprise that you are emphasizing these foundational concepts.

Gilles Ricard

Principal @Circle Strategy

8mo

Very well stated. Going back to fundamentals with pragamatic tips to ensure a winning relationships and business health.

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Simple, but good ones. Any tips to serve better the consumer?

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Gerardo C.

Chief Operating Officer

8mo

Mike Sloboda great insights! You can tell by the results they work! Thanks for sharing!

Chuck Moffett

Head of Supply Chain | VP Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain | Supply Chain Strategy | P&L Management | Inventory Optimization | Transformation Leader | Developing Leaders | Customer Success

8mo

Good advice Mike. Especially breaking down silos. Seems to be a never ending task in order to align and move organizations forward.

Vinicius Pires

Global VP Supply Chain Excellence | E2E Supply Chain

8mo

Great example of a customer centric organization, with concrete results impacting consumers, patients and creating value to business. Thanks for inspiration Mike Sloboda

Farzana Allegacone

VP - IT and Data - Design to Delivery and S4 Strategy and Transformation

8mo

Well said Mike Sloboda, indeed service first mind set, clear communication and breaking the silos is the way to go! Good read

Lisa Lai

Business Advisor, Coach, Author and Speaker

8mo

Great article Mike Sloboda - right at the heart of what it looks like when you get it right.

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Matthew Shento

Supply Chain - Procurement - Food & Beverage - Construction - Industrial

7mo

I loved the article Mike! Challenging times throughout the supply chain but these are some simple yet affect ways to regain focus.

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