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brand owners now fully immersed expertise starting to build across the
in the new system from end to end. business there are some intellectual
This was a success story for SHS in a talking points around demand
broad sense, not just in GB Agency, management and system interactions
with our Supply team operating as the that we’re starting to encounter – a
vanguard for successfully introducing sure sign that the shift from adoption
IBP Supply in the business. to proficiency is underway!
With JDR, Standard Brands, Private
Label and Unilever already live, SPIRIT Value - Stronger Together
there are imminent plans for Mars, What has been most evident recently
Twining’s, Cloetta, and GSK to follow. is robust collaboration. We have seen
As with any new system, it has had this most through our Back to Basics
some technical challenges to resolve sessions, which are now in the third
early on, but the team have worked cycle since reintroducing them after
tirelessly to resolve any issues. In IBP go-live. Within this structure we
parallel, the Supply team have have been able to conduct thorough
continued to maintain offline planning health checks on key areas, which
tools and keep working capital, aged has helped to maintain performance
stock and SKU count metrics in check. through ongoing shifts in patterns
This has shown incredible depth of of trade due to
individual ability and dedication, to Covid, Brexit and
take on such a large project in a short our own internal
window and yet maintain key business system changes.
measures. Moving forward,
focus will remain on product mix and
reduction of +90 days stock.
Demand Planning
With several staff movements, the Partnering with every business unit,
Demand team have had role transitions the Commercial Operations team
and handovers as a necessary focal has continued to support trade
area. Even with this evolution, the in account reviews, business unit
team has continued to partner with reviews, brand owner meetings and
sales and commercial to embed the in Gazelle update meetings. There are
IBP cycle across the business. We clear indications that when the teams
have seen tangible improvements across SHS interact with each other,
to forecasting over the period, with we get better results, and hence we
accuracy measures now leading to are Stronger Together.
cyclical forecast amendments. The
spirit of collaboration with accounts S P I R I T
teams and supply planning has
been evident in so many ways. With Stronger Together Integrity. Responsibility. Initiative.
Performance.
Stronger
We show
We welcome
We do the
together.
We collaborate
We are all
We achieve more accountable for honesty and
when we think delivering our humility in our
and act as one best results relationships brands, business make things
partners and happen celebrate
community success
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WE TAKE CARE OF OUR:
PEOPLE | By encouraging them to be the best they can be
Building Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
Going through a crisis, whether that be at the pandemic or in previous times of
a global or individual level, can of course dramatic change and upheaval?
affect an individual’s adaptability and • It’s quite common to feel responsible
flexibility in the face of adversity & stress for things going wrong, even when
and it is important to acknowledge this. events are happening on a much wider
scale. This can have a damaging effect
The GB leadership team understand the on your optimism and ability to support
importance that your resilience plays both others. So be strict with yourself - make
during a pandemic but also with everyday sure you’re not feeling to blame for
changes in the workplace. This is why things that can’t possibly be your fault.
we engaged 'We Are Being' to run the • Realistic optimism is a powerful tool to
‘Fit for the Future’ resilience and change remain pragmatic and positive, whilst
workshop; to give you some helpful tips appreciating what we may find tough.
and tricks at times when you may feel you This kind of optimism requires a growth
need it. Keep your books to hand! mindset, believing that improvement
is possible and having strategies and
Here are some tips for helping recover your actions to enable things to work out.
resilience in times of change & uncertainty: • When we initially experience adversity
• Consider the impact of the pandemic and periods of intense stress, it feels
on your own life and work situation. like being stuck in a storm without an
Where did you feel the stretch most at umbrella. However, as we go through
the experience, we begin to realise
first and how do you feel about it now?
What have you done to adjust, and there are aspects of the situation we
what benefits for the future can you can control and accept those we can’t.
see in how this is all playing out? Control the Controllable.
• What do you observe about our • If you need any support, please speak
changed ways of working, and how to your line manager
others have responded? What lessons or Becky
can you learn from individuals who Brough
have adapted well? your
• What have you learned about yourself HRBP.
that you didn't know before, through
Teamwork.
right thing by creative ways to enthusiastically,
our people, add value and respect each
other and
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