Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2022

At Freeman, we streamline our supply chain by taking a beginner’s mindset and breaking down the process. The first step was to manage our inventory. Eventually, we transitioned to a national model with eight regional fulfillment centers, evolving from a local market model to a regionalized footprint.

COO 131

COO Supply Chain Globalization Learning-by-Doing 131

Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

But a problem that’s becoming ever more visible is that some organisations have made authenticity their marketing strategy, rather than a business one. This isn’t a marketing issue, this is a business-wide issue, involving every facet of the organisation. And this genuinely has to go all the way.

Brand 189

Brand Supply Chain Ethics Reputation 189

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

This means that many emerging market risks get cut from the senior leadership agenda. They did not spend as much time thinking about local events that have implications for their emerging market operations. Latin American subsidiaries are being held to more-aggressive sales and profitability targets in 2018, given a rebounding 2.7%

Market Risk 8

Market Risk Marketing Supply Chain Company 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The Economy in 2018. For example, well-managed consolidators such as Dell Technologies are doing well in this market. In a world of tight labor markets, where recruiting and retention are at a premium, investing to make frontline employees more productive should be a priority. Investing in the supply chain.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain CEO Discount Retail 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2017

The possibility of a contentious renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has led to delayed or canceled investments in what has been one of Latin America’s most economically stable markets. Renegotiating NAFTA. So, if a company manufactures products in Mexico to export to Canada and the U.S.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Depreciation Uncertainty Marketing 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Digital business reached a tipping point in 2018 as organizations scaled their digital capabilities. Ultimately, every organizational function is having to manage the pressure of change in digital transformation, business models, and other areas. Without that clarity, returns from digital initiatives suffer.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Content CIO Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The 2018 Future Workforce Report by Upwork claims 63% of U.S. Remote and flex work also present new challenges for managers. According to the 2018 State of Remote Work , loneliness is the biggest struggle to working remotely. What can managers do? Alison Bukholtz. employers are offering some form of flex option.

Supply Chain 9

Supply Chain Policies Insurance Learning-by-Doing 9