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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Fiona Lowbridge, VP at ALOM!

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As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. A year after I had started, I had a chance to present the status of the operations, and the future strategy, at a company wide leadership event. I met Fiona Lowbridge on my first day on the job, as the COO of the company.

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The Smart Supply Chain in Action!

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I/T was going to be at the epicentre of the strategic and operational leadership of the company. Because we had visibility as to demand, and inventory, at a consumer level, we could completely circumvent and simplify the entire distribution channel network. So the new CIO I hired needed to share a new vision.

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Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study

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For other distribution channels such as retail stores, direct sales and other distributors, Apple Inc will keep products at Elk Grove, California (where central warehouse and call center are located) and supply products from there. You can find out about his overall strategies in the article " 7 Supply Chain Lessons from Steve Jobs ".

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Cutting out the Middleman: The Growth of Direct-to-Consumer!

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With revenue growth remaining a challenge, almost half (48 per cent) of manufacturers are racing to build Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels, with almost all of them (87 per cent) seeing these channels as relevant to their products and consumers. SCM #SupplyChain #Logistics #Distribution #ECommerce #Leadership #Customer.

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Walmart Supply Chain: Building a Successful Integrated Supply Chain for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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However, some suppliers may be reluctant to cooperate with this approach as it can disrupt existing distribution channels and potentially reduce their bargaining power. For Walmart, agility has been a critical factor in maintaining its leadership position in the retail industry.

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Building Resilient Supply Chains

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Secure the necessary resources from leadership to effectively manage these high-impact risks. By having multiple suppliers , logistics providers, and distribution channels, you can mitigate the impact of disruptions and ensure a continuous flow of goods.

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Post Pandemic Stress Disorder in Supply Chain!

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Here are a list of some pandemic induced reasons for this level of stress: Job loss Reduced work hours and/or pay Excessive hours, overtime, and 24-7 on-call availability No time off/vacation time Working from home and inability to separate work from family life Supplier lockdowns Supplier closures and bankruptcies Raw material inventory shortages (..)