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SCRC Partner Profile: A Textbook Transformation at Biogen-Idec

Supply Chain View from the Field

In addition, much of the power in decision-making lies in the hands of clinical trials scientists, who often have power over procurement decisions. It was formed from the November 2003 merger of Biogen, Inc. and IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Raymon Krishnan!

Supply Chain Game Changer

After selling the business in 2009, I went on to work for a leading US Chemical company and then a global 3PL. His experience covers the full Logistics spectrum, from raw material procurement to. Provider in ASIA in 2003 & 2004, In 2008, the Society won the Supply Chain Asia Education. Quality and Six Sigma.

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Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You

Supply Chain Shaman

The details: 2001-Acquired Clairol for 4.9B$ 2002-Divestiture of Jif and Crisco to Smuckers–813M in Stock 2003-Acquisition of Wella for 7B$ 2005-Merger with Gilette for 57B$ 2008-Purchase of Nioxin for 300M$ 2009-Purchased Art of Shaving for 60M$ 2009-purchased ZIRH for 40M. Discontinued in 2011.