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What do you prioritize the most in a job?

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Benefits (healthcare, paid time off, etc.)

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What is the timeframe for executing your organization's return to office plan?

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We will begin in the next 3 months (the second half of 2021).

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Does your enterprise have an internal talent marketplace?

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Do you want to have VR meetings at your organization?

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If you schedule a 25-minute virtual meeting, how often does it run long?

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Has your company implemented a hiring freeze?

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How likely do you think it is that a four day work week will become the standard over the next 12 months?

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What does sustainability mean for your supply chain strategy?

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Reducing Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage

Ethical Sourcing and Fair Labor Practices

Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiatives

Implementing Eco-friendly Packaging Solutions

Supporting Local Communities and Social Welfare Initiatives

Enhancing Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability Using Technology

Investing in Renewable Energy Projects and Carbon Offsetting

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Manufacturing folks -- do you expect to grow or reduce your headcount this year?

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Would you rather hire.... A leader with a HIGH degree of emotional intelligence and a LOWER degree of supply chain expertise OR A leader with a LOW degree of emotional intelligence and a HIGHER degree of supply chain expertise?

A leader with a HIGH degree of emotional intelligence and a LOWER degree of supply chain expertise

A leader with a LOW degree of emotional intelligence and a HIGHER degree of supply chain expertise?

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What do you think about the new term "Organizational Midwives" promoted in Pia Lauritzen's S+B article? How will this influence the future of supply chain? https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/The-art-of-leading-in-the-AI-age

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturinga year ago

Interesting article, but I'm not excited about the term "Organizational Midwives."
I agree with many of the descriptions given, but the term leaves many unanswered questions. A midwife facilitates a safe and ...read more

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Has anyone recently gone through a leadership shake-up at your organization? How are you keeping your team focused on the big picture and moving forward?

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturing2 months ago

I increased transparency on changes and selected candidates for downsizing based on "what is the best for the team that stays". This allowed high buy-in for changes and even higher cohesion of the team. Additionally a Growth ...read more

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What are some of the most common traps you believe new Manufacturing leaders should be cautious of when entering their role?

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturing7 months ago

Manufacturing is understated in many aspects. Not able to maintain work-life balance and employee engagements, neglecting continuous improvement practices, ignoring supply chain complexities etc. should be on top of the mind ...read more

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

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturinga 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 are the pros and cons re building/ leasing a warehouse vs a 3PL?

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturinga year ago

I am looking to set up a new Distribution Centre in Spain and considering whether to get engage with a 3PL or just find a property (leasing). Any ideas/ experience will benefit me

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What are the Value Propositions that your strategic/corporate lead logistics teams are providing back to your organization? Our organization has created a new strategic (or corporate) logistics group that provides non-tactical services and support to the rest of the organization. This is part of a Supply Chain shared services model.

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturinga year ago

We put in place systematic review of supply network as a part of route-to-market assessment. I found very useful to run open-end tenders requesting 3PL/4PL for the best process /flow and ideally activity-based-costing as ...read more

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What are your observations on gender representation in Supply Chain/Logistics in your region? Does your organization support gender equality initiatives? I am curious as I support a non for profit association focused on advancing women's leadership in the Supply Chain /Logistics industry across Africa.

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturinga year ago

We have plans for gender equality, recently supported by the first female member of the Board. Major issue is under-représentation of women in management positions.

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What skills and competencies do you think will be most in demand or most important for future supply chain leaders? (Please comment and share your insights)

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturinga year ago

I found recently very interesting how Mc Kinsey executive and Headhunter promoted SC Leadership model CHAIN. Not only due to effective abbreviation (C-H-A-I-N) I found that competences to be COLLABORATIVE across the bord, ...read more

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Do you believe that inventory optimization is necessary for the operational and financial performance of the organization? What experience/s have you or your supply chain team had with inventory optimization initiatives and did they prove to be successful?

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturinga year ago

I would actually phrase it a bit differently - inventory optimization is crucial for the operational health of a business. There are many very successful organizations (from a sales perspective) that have terrible inventory ...read more

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What was the last technology, business or leadership book that you read?

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturing5 years ago

Quiet

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I am increasingly having to present to our board and it’s not always the best experience. Do you have any advice on how best to approach a company board that is not technical at all?

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Vladimir KrasojevicHead Supply Chain in Manufacturing6 years ago

My board experience has primarily been with board members that are not technical. The approach I take is to "translate" technical bits into business impact information. It seems many non-technical board members care most ...read more

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What do you prioritize the most in a job?

What is the timeframe for executing your organization's return to office plan?

Does your enterprise have an internal talent marketplace?

Do you want to have VR meetings at your organization?

If you schedule a 25-minute virtual meeting, how often does it run long?

Has your company implemented a hiring freeze?

How likely do you think it is that a four day work week will become the standard over the next 12 months?

What does sustainability mean for your supply chain strategy?

Manufacturing folks -- do you expect to grow or reduce your headcount this year?

Would you rather hire.... A leader with a HIGH degree of emotional intelligence and a LOWER degree of supply chain expertise OR A leader with a LOW degree of emotional intelligence and a HIGHER degree of supply chain expertise?

What do you think about the new term "Organizational Midwives" promoted in Pia Lauritzen's S+B article? How will this influence the future of supply chain? https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/The-art-of-leading-in-the-AI-age

Has anyone recently gone through a leadership shake-up at your organization? How are you keeping your team focused on the big picture and moving forward?

What are some of the most common traps you believe new Manufacturing leaders should be cautious of when entering their role?

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

What are the pros and cons re building/ leasing a warehouse vs a 3PL?

What skills and competencies do you think will be most in demand or most important for future supply chain leaders? (Please comment and share your insights)

Do you believe that inventory optimization is necessary for the operational and financial performance of the organization? What experience/s have you or your supply chain team had with inventory optimization initiatives and did they prove to be successful?

What was the last technology, business or leadership book that you read?

I am increasingly having to present to our board and it’s not always the best experience. Do you have any advice on how best to approach a company board that is not technical at all?

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What do you prioritize the most in a job?

What is the timeframe for executing your organization's return to office plan?

Does your enterprise have an internal talent marketplace?

Do you want to have VR meetings at your organization?

If you schedule a 25-minute virtual meeting, how often does it run long?

Has your company implemented a hiring freeze?

How likely do you think it is that a four day work week will become the standard over the next 12 months?

What does sustainability mean for your supply chain strategy?

Manufacturing folks -- do you expect to grow or reduce your headcount this year?

Would you rather hire.... A leader with a HIGH degree of emotional intelligence and a LOWER degree of supply chain expertise OR A leader with a LOW degree of emotional intelligence and a HIGHER degree of supply chain expertise?

What do you think about the new term "Organizational Midwives" promoted in Pia Lauritzen's S+B article? How will this influence the future of supply chain? https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/The-art-of-leading-in-the-AI-age

Has anyone recently gone through a leadership shake-up at your organization? How are you keeping your team focused on the big picture and moving forward?

What are some of the most common traps you believe new Manufacturing leaders should be cautious of when entering their role?

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

What are the pros and cons re building/ leasing a warehouse vs a 3PL?

What skills and competencies do you think will be most in demand or most important for future supply chain leaders? (Please comment and share your insights)

Do you believe that inventory optimization is necessary for the operational and financial performance of the organization? What experience/s have you or your supply chain team had with inventory optimization initiatives and did they prove to be successful?

What was the last technology, business or leadership book that you read?

I am increasingly having to present to our board and it’s not always the best experience. Do you have any advice on how best to approach a company board that is not technical at all?