Our aim was to help ensure accurate barcoding and date coding to increase traceability in the supply chain , thereby reducing food waste . That led to my next step in retail : working with the likes of Asda , M & S and Tesco to develop best practice . From here , my eyes were opened to the opportunities available through successful collaborations . At Supply Pilot , our clients are typically the brand owner , whether this is a large manufacturer , consumer packaged goods customer or retail own-brand . Change is most typically driven through procurement . This can range from the need to source products that meet certain responsible sourcing standards , or working with suppliers to deliver transformational processes , such as increased sustainable packaging or removing materials of concern .
Q . WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU WORK IN ?
» My favourite aspect is the ability to drive positive change , empowering brands and suppliers to enable this change . When done well , a more collaborative approach is the quickest way to deliver sustainability improvements that result in winning products . This defines success for the brands , as well as for the companies
“ WHAT THE INDUSTRY NEEDS IS A SIMPLIFIED SYSTEM OF SUPPLIER COLLABORATION , WITH CLEAR , MEASURABLE AND ACTIONABLE COMMUNICATIONS ON WHAT IS NEEDED AND WHY , TO HELP INFORM AND EMPOWER THEM ”
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