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Executing Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Shaman

About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. Frequently, I see the goal of “build a customer-centric strategy” or define an “end-to-end vision to deliver on the customer promise.” It requires a careful execution of strategy and the connection of strategy to execution.” I am proud of Clorox.

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Lead Gen for Logistics with Kara Brown

The Logistics of Logistics

Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. Brown is also an active force in empowering women leaders.

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5 Strategies Traditional OEMs are Using to Compete Against Auto Tech Giants

QAD

5 Critical Strategies of Traditional Automakers . based electric vehicle and autonomous technology company founded in 2009, cleared GM’s $87 billion and Ford’s $80 billion market caps when they went public in 2021 with a market value of more than $100 billion. . Here are their top 5 strategies. . Monetizing Data.

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Toyota’s CEO Leadership Change and An Accelerated EV Supply Network Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

CEO Leadership Change In late January, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, a noted scion of this company’s family leadership, and who has been leading the auto maker since 2009, announced that he would be stepping down from his CEO role to that of chairman. He was also more candid and personal in indicating: “ No matter where I go, I am always a car guy.

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Amazon CEO’s Latest Letter to Shareholders Outlines Unfolding Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company. fulfillment network, including organization and inventory management strategy. The strategy is to offer larger pack sizes, given the cost of serving an online channel.

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6 Strategies for Better Supply Chain Management in the Current Economy

Oracle SCM

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. What are the strategies that helped the best survive? By Maha Muzumdar.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.