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

Strategy & Architecture

Yes

Sometimes

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Do you have remote employees on your team?

Talent Management & Performance

Yes

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AI stifles creativity

AI & Machine Learning Disruptive & Emerging Technologies

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Has morale improved with the increase of Remote Working within your company?

Relationship Management Talent Management & Performance

Yes

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Do you feel that your compensation is competitive compared to industry standards?

Yes, I believe I am well-compensated

Somewhat, but there is room for improvement

No, I believe my compensation is below industry standards

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Which of the following benefits do you value the most? (select up to three)

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Bonuses and incentives

Employee stock options

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

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In your opinion, which of the following factors should be considered when determining compensation packages? (select all that apply)

Years of experience

Job performance and contributions to the organization

Industry and market trends

Education and qualifications

Cost of living in the employee's location

Other (please specify)

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Would you be willing to accept a lower salary in exchange for additional benefits, such as more vacation time or a flexible work schedule?

Yes, I value work-life balance more than salary

No, salary is my top priority

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How often would you like to receive feedback on your compensation and benefits package?

Annually

Semi-annually

Quarterly

Monthly

Other (please specify)

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How has your work-life balance been affected by remote work during the pandemic?

People & Leadership

It has improved, as I have more flexibility to manage my time

It has worsened, as the lines between work and personal time have become blurred

It has stayed the same

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What are the current trends in customer expectations for free shipping and what are people's professional and personal thoughts on this matter? (Referring to the WSJ article: Retailers Set Higher Bars for Free Shipping as Delivery Costs Surge: https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-set-higher-bars-for-free-shipping-as-delivery-costs-surge-3c8b9a39)

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Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goodsa year ago

The short answer is this is important to Brand reputation, customer retention, and customer acquisition as a market competitive strategy. Many of my clients have experienced the same expectations, but the balancing act is ...read more

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What is that one "magic" piece of advice/feedback you've gotten that improved your effectiveness as a Supply Chain leader?

Peer Insights People & Leadership

Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goodsa month ago

Actually there are three magic pieces. 1st: it's all about iteration. Don't try to find the perfect solution for implementation. Implement and learn from it. 2nd: hire for attitude, skill can be trained. 3rd: culture eats ...read more

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Do you think GenAI will be able to make a significant impact on manufacturing? In the manufacturing world, using advanced AI technology like generative AI has some big problems, such as getting good quality data. This happens because the data is scattered all over the place and hard to access. To fix this, we need better ways to manage our data, like organizing it using something called Industrial Data Ops, as described in a recent Smart Industry article: https://www.smartindustry.com/artificial-intelligence/article/33016500/gen-ais-rewards-are-clear-but-the-data-must-be-clean

Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goods8 months ago

In my opinion, the integration of Industrial Data Ops is a key step toward mitigating the issues related to scattered and hard-to-access data. By adopting robust data management practices, manufacturers can ensure that the ...read more

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Does anyone have any suggestions for a good small parcel RFP template?

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Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goodsa year ago

I haven't used it, but thought I'd mention it here to see what the peer community thinks, what about the Gartner BuySmart (https://www.gartner.com/buysmart).

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Aside from cost, what factors do you prioritize when evaluating potential new warehousing sites?

Procurement

Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goodsa year ago

We’re prioritizing the scarcity of warehousing and what’s available. The primary driver is determining what the new site will do for that particular market. There are factors to consider around the termination of employees, ...read more

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How do you ensure your supply chain strategy can keep pace with rapid marketplace shifts?

Scalability

Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goodsa year ago

Proactive monitoring of marketplace shifts is absolutely critical. It’s not a digital twin necessarily or a quarterly refresh, but rather a real-time evaluation of supply chain function. A priority here, too, is the cross-functional ...read more

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How do you assess or validate that your supply chain strategy is ACTUALLY effective?

KPIs, Metrics & Reporting

Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goodsa year ago

A proper scoring apparatus is huge in ensuring the same standard is held across the board. But from the capability, maturity, and growth perspectives, we don’t have a sustained scorecard. The one we’ve been using is more ...read more

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What resources do you use to conduct market/competitive research?

Vendor/Product Recommendation Business Intelligence

Patrick WhiteSenior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy in Consumer Goodsa year ago

I personally love conducting competitive research. Being new to retail, I signed up for just about every major newsletter you could think of, like retail dive or industry dive. I've also utilized SharePoint News quite ...read more