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Unilever’s Relentless Commitment to S-Curve Transformations

Logistics Viewpoints

Unilever (NYSE: UL) is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations.

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How Conagra Drives Supply Chain Transformations with Speed and Visibility

BlueYonder

In a recent panel discussion with Consumer Goods Technology , Conagra Brands shared how its reworked supply chain strategy is helping the brand meet customer expectations, drive internal performance and find consistent results by transforming supply chain planning. 2 at 4 p.m.

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Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap

Logistics Viewpoints

These new technologies are helping operations and engineering teams move beyond continuous improvement to continuous warehouse optimization. The software generates predictive insights that improve slotting and labor planning, continuously optimizing a changing DC environment. The Transformation Imperative.

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PRO Point of View: Pascale de Felix, Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing at the Bel Group

EcoVadis

Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). She is the Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing, and she has 10 years of experience in Responsible Purchasing. Pascale de Felix . Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing?

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Inside Johnson & Johnson’s Supply Chain Operations

RFgen

Founded in 1886 with just 14 employees, it now provides global solutions for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods. This shift necessitated the adoption of digital technologies to manage the complex logistics of sourcing materials and delivering products internationally.

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All Across Business, Chief Supply Chain Officers are on the Rise

Kinaxis

First of all, the world is becoming more global, and the ability to manage a diversity of manufacturers and suppliers is a source of competitive advantage. At a Consumer Goods company, it’s looped in to marketing. A relentless focus on continuous improvement. Why is this?

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #1

Supply Chain Trend

Jim : My first involvement with S&OP started in the late 1990’s, while working for a large commercial US bakery, a division of a large multi-brand consumer goods company in Chicago. Supply Chain Trend: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP? How is the S&OP process performing?

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