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Welcome 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

The teams in these seats did not experience the down market in 2007 or the start of the market run in 2009. Innovation from best-of-breed technologies drives this change. Also, small and nimble consumer goods companies gain power over larger and less flexible consumer products companies. The impact may surprise us.

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Novo Nordisk: A Story of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

With more than 90 years of innovation in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical leader. Performance and Improvement within the Pharmaceutical Industry for 2009-2015. The sessions are open to all innovators. The logo to the left showcases the evolution of the brand over time.)

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The Digital Supply Chain: Making The Leap With A Ball and Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

Leaders will work with technology innovators to build the network of networks ensuring interoperability between networks. Used from the 17th century until the late mid-20th century, a ball and chain found in 2009 in the United Kingdom from the 17th century was an 18 pound ball six inches in diameter. Technologies are changing.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

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Often viewed as more innovative and ethical than traditional businesses, B Corps are attractive to consumers and investors seeking businesses that make a positive impact in the world. Purely Elizabeth is a better-for-you granola brand that was founded in 2009 by Elizabeth Stein.

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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

EcoVadis

Zero-deforestation pledges have reached an impressive scale: The New York Declaration on Forests was endorsed by 36 national governments, 53 companies and 54 civil-society organizations and the Consumer Goods Forum represents 400 companies across 70 countries. International Cooperation and Major Leaps Forward.

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Logistics Industry’s Slow Economic Comeback Continues in Spite of Challenges

Supply Chain Network

trillion, an increase of $114 billion from 2009. percent from 2009 levels, with trucking lagging behind the performance of other modes, rising only 9.3 percent from 2009 levels, with trucking lagging behind the performance of other modes, rising only 9.3 Business logistics costs rose to $1.2 Transportation costs were up 10.3

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

EcoVadis

In 2009, our first year of collaboration, we launched our first supplier evaluation campaign with a panel representing our purchasing categories and geographical areas. You represent the Bel Group in the EcoVadis AIM-Progress initiative, which includes seven consumer goods companies. What is your objective? .