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