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Do you trust the data & reports from the big analysts?

Strategy & Architecture

Yes

Sometimes

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What type of coach do you pay for?

Leadership coach

Business coach

Career coach

Executive coach

Other (comment)

I don’t have a coach

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says he wants his performance measured "on a two-, three-, four-year basis." What timeframe do you think makes the most sense for evaluating C-Suite executives?

People & Leadership Talent Management & Performance Mentoring & Coaching

Quarterly

Twice per year

Annually

Every 3 years

Every 5 years

Other (please share below)

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Layoffs are hitting the tech and media industries, effecting some of the biggest organizations. Which came as the biggest surprise to you?

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Which of the following do you think presents the biggest risk to Supply Chain and business operations of the future?

Peer Insights Risk Management

Extreme Weather

Labor markets

International destabilization

Government sanctions

Government regulations

Insufficient Infrastructure

Other (comment below)

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What capabilities are you building into your future supply chain and business operations to account for future risk?

Risk Management Peer Insights

Improved data capture and analytics

Forecasting and predictive systems

Expanding vendor sourcing through multi-country or multi-vendor

Increasing inventory levels and safety stock

Leveraging 3rd party flexible relationships

Adding Automation to increase flexibility in operations

Other (comment below)

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How far along are you in implementing strategies to address future risk?

Peer Insights Risk Management

91+%

76-90% complete

51-75% complete

26-50% complete

10-25% complete

Just getting started

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What qualities or traits do you believe are most important in a leader? (Select up to three)

People & Leadership

Visionary

Communication skills

Empathy

Accountability

Decision-making skills

Adaptability

Integrity

Team-building

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How important is it to you that your company sources from suppliers that are committed to sustainability?

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Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not at all important

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What do you foresee about the impact of increasing tension of the global Geopolitical (wars, political conflicts, humanitarian crises, rare earth metals & elements, clean water & air, food supply, etc.) on supply chain risk management and disruptions, and what should we do to overcome or prepare for?

Risk Management Culture & Values Peer Insights

Lalit PandaCEO in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

This is an omnibus question that someone could write a book length answer about or give a short superficial answer about. I'll try to aim for something in between.

We've had wars, political conflicts, humanitarian ...read more

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While Sales Forecast Accuracy is delivered through X-functional effort, what should be the RACI (Specifically "Accountable") for SFA?

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Lalit PandaCEO in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

The forecast is and always should be owned by the sales and marketing teams. It is their accountability to deliver to that forecast in that end and they need to own it. The demand planning team in supply chain and the technology ...read more

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What is the best work travel advice you’ve ever been given?

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Lalit PandaCEO in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

Work travel is a privilege. Embracing your experience to meet new people, and see the beauty of nature and culture wherever you go.

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What do you think the supply chain will be or look like in the next 10+ years? (Practitioners, Strategies, Networks, Tech & Tools, etc.)

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Lalit PandaCEO in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

As a human being, not just a supply chain professional, I truly hope that supply chains will look different in 10+ years than what they are now (or were in the last decades) and I proactively work for this change to happen.

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Is Anyone using IBP software for long-term planning, specifically for the Distribution and Retail industry? If so, is that Tool developed in-house or are you using any Supply Chain Tech Company plug-and-play tools? Feel free to share other recommendations as well.

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Lalit PandaCEO in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

We are currently deploying SAP-IBP for our distribution and retail businesses. SAP-IBP is a cloud based and configured system. As a part of our deployment strategy, we went through nearly 100 exploratory workshop sessions ...read more

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Any tips for how to reduce end-to-end supply chain costs while not sacrificing quality?

Cost Optimization

Lalit PandaCEO in Healthcare and Biotech2 years ago

The overall costs may vary based on various factors - for example, temporary disruptions, macroeconomic changes, fuel costs, supply/demand disruptions, labor disruptions, etc. Early technology adoption focused on visibility ...read more

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