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  1. PDF Published June 2023

    The Connected Supply Chain - delivering superior products, superior service and superior value. Agility & resilience. We listen to signals and drive timely actions to orchestrate the end-to-end value chain to deliver superior service. We execute with rigour and discipline. Reshape asset and cost base. We optimise our cost and asset base to ...

  2. An Insight Into Unilever Supply Chain Strategy 2023

    April 10, 2023. Unilever is one of the world's largest consumer goods companies, and its success is largely due to its sophisticated supply chain strategy. Unilever supply chain strategy is based on three pillars: supply chain optimization, digitalization and automation. In this blog post, we will explore Unilever supply chain strategy in ...

  3. (PDF) Unilever Case Study: Implementing the Real-Time, Digital

    The tangible examples are related to financial and supply chain processes. Unilever's successful leadership has been confirmed in its recent ranking as No. 4 in Gartnerʼs supply chain ranking ...

  4. Unilever Supply Chain

    Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with operations in over 100 countries and sales in 190. Consumers buy 170 billion Unilever packs around the world every year, and its products are used over two billion times a day. Unilever have more than 171,000 employees and generated annual sales of €46.5 billion in 2011.

  5. Unilever Case Study

    a. Technological Advancement In terms of supply chain management, Technological Advancement, if earned, can be a crucial advantage for a irm (Di Benedetto et al., 2008). According to Unilever's Annual Report, Unilever has acknowledged e-commerce and Web 2 interface as one of its primary distribution channel (Unilever, 2019).

  6. PDF Published May 2021

    How we are delivering superior products, superior service and superior value through our Connected Supply Chain strategy. Agility and resilience. We listen to signals and drive timely actions to orchestrate the end-to-end value chain to deliver superior service. We execute with rigour and discipline. Reshape asset and cost base.

  7. Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Innovation at Unilever

    Supply chain management (SCM) is a competitive differentiator at Unilever. The Unilever supply chain extends beyond the manufacturing process into the core o...

  8. Sustainability of Supply Chain Unilever Case Study

    Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has become a critical consideration for businesses across various industries, driven by customer demand, pressure from interest groups, potential cost ...

  9. How Unilever Advances Digital Supply Chain Transformation

    Learn how Unilever executives Saurabh Verma, Digital Supply Chain Director, and Nikhil Jain, Global IT Director, work with Gartner's supply chain research and client community to understand changes in the marketplace to meet the expanding scope of digital supply chain capabilities. Please update the background to "White" if the page is NON-ROI.

  10. Purchasing and Supply Management Journey into Unilever's Circular

    In 2020, Unilever committed to achieving a zero-deforestation supply chain by 2023 for crops with high deforestation risk (palm oil, paper and board, tea, soy, and cocoa). This means attaining a view of that crucial first mile—from where the commodity is sourced to where it is first processed.

  11. Case Study: Unilever's Integration of AI in the Supply Chain

    Conclusion. Unilever's integration of AI in its supply chain showcases a forward-thinking approach to harnessing technology for sustainable growth. Through concerted efforts, strategic partnerships, and commitment to innovation, Unilever has set a noteworthy example in leveraging AI to create tangible benefits for consumers, retailers, and ...

  12. Sustainability of Supply Chain Unilever Case Study

    In order to evaluate the practical applicability of the sustainability approach within the supply chain management aimed at improving its quality and efficiency, the paper applies the case study research by analysing the sustainable supply chain of Unilever company. Thus, the paper includes both the theoretical analysis and case company ...

  13. Unilever's 'Groundbreaking' Supply Chain Investments Lean Into AI and

    Working with Google Cloud, which Unilever refers to as its "command center," the brand garners a 360-degree view of its supply chain by combining nearly 40 years of continuous satellite imagery, along with data storage and machine learning, to monitor mills, landscapes, and farms.

  14. How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with

    The key here is high user acceptance rates, streamlined workflows, reduced manual intervention, and enabling Unilever to achieve the holy grail of supply chain management: exception-based, no-touch planning. It's a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and unwavering dedication to efficiency.

  15. Supply Risk Management at Unilever: Managing Spend at Risk

    This case study serves to discuss a class of risk management strategies in supply chains. It underlines the importance of seeing supply risk management in its whole context encompassing the following parametres: - Operating decisions, affecting the supply profile for the commodity in question, including inventory choices, lot-sizing, cost-service tradeoffs, number of and supply chain design.

  16. (PDF) Unilever Case Study

    No. 11 | August 2014 73 fUnilever Case Study 74 Example 4 - Optimizing Supply Chain Management To optimize supply chain planning, production planning, and sourcing of products and raw materials, Unilever uses the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) solution.

  17. PDF Supply Chain Management of Unilever Nepal

    efficient supply chain management. The thesis begins with an introduction and then followed by the overview of Unilever Nepal Limited. It proceeds with a general overview and development of supply chain process.Thereafter, real time business cases are discussed and SWOT analysis of the

  18. (PDF) Achieving Sustainable Operations: Challenges, Countermeasures

    commitments and setting more than 50 targets. Unilever has also responded positively to the challenge of. achieving sustainable operations by working with su ppliers, driving waste reduction and ...

  19. Unilever tea (A): Revitalizing Lipton's supply chain

    The case documents Unilever's journey to revitalize Lipton brand through sourcing all its tea from Rainforest Alliance Certified (TM) farms. It provides a framework for discussions around the challenges of aligning supply chains behind the re-positioning of a high-value brand as sustainable. It also explores the business case for sustainable ...

  20. SCM 511 Assignment

    CASE STUDY: UNILEVER The below case study is a direct extract from the official Unilever website. Read through the extract and answer the questions that follow: We've been pioneers, innovators and future-makers for over 120 years. The success we've achieved means that, today, 2 billion people will use our products to feel good,

  21. SCM Case Study UNILEVER

    SCM Case Study UNILEVER - Free download as Word Doc (.doc), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Unilever has recognised the importance of implementing a global supply management programme focused on reducing Non Production Items (NPI) Regional and a few global NPI cluster teams have been formed which are undertaking a rigorous methodology.

  22. Supply Chain Risk Management at Unilever

    Supply Chain Risk Management at Unilever | Solved Harvard MBA Business Case study analysisThis case study serves to discuss a class of risk management strate...

  23. 5 Digital Transformation in FMCG Case Studies [2024]

    Case Study 3: Unilever's Digital and Sustainable Business Model ... initiative is part of a broader strategy to incorporate advanced technologies that support more secure and efficient supply chain operations. This case study demonstrates L'Oréal's strategic use of digital technology to improve customer engagement and satisfaction and ...

  24. Nike and the 2024 Supply Chain Disruption: A Case Study in Crisis

    Nike's experience with the supply chain disruption in 2024 serves as a powerful case study in effective crisis management. By taking swift and strategic actions, including diversifying its supply chain, investing in digital technologies, and maintaining transparent communication, Nike was able to navigate a complex and challenging situation ...

  25. Tesla: Transforming Supply Chain Sustainability

    Supply Chain Digital Magazine connects the leading supply chain and logistics executives of the world's largest brands. Our platform serves as a digital hub for connecting industry leaders, covering a wide range of services including media and advertising, events, research reports, demand generation, information, and data services.