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.
Boda- seems so simple but often overlooked. No surprise that you are emphasizing these foundational concepts.
Very well stated. Going back to fundamentals with pragamatic tips to ensure a winning relationships and business health.
Simple, but good ones. Any tips to serve better the consumer?
Mike Sloboda great insights! You can tell by the results they work! Thanks for sharing!
Good advice Mike. Especially breaking down silos. Seems to be a never ending task in order to align and move organizations forward.
Great example of a customer centric organization, with concrete results impacting consumers, patients and creating value to business. Thanks for inspiration Mike Sloboda
Well said Mike Sloboda, indeed service first mind set, clear communication and breaking the silos is the way to go! Good read
Great article Mike Sloboda - right at the heart of what it looks like when you get it right.
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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8moGreat 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