PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION
C hange is afoot. In fact, it’ s happening in front of our very eyes.
Global supply chains have reached a critical crossroads, driven by rapid advancements in AI automation and beyond. But as companies race to integrate these technologies, a significant challenge has emerged: the growing gap between ambitious digital transformation goals and the skills required to achieve them.
The disparity underscores a pivotal moment for the future of work, where success will hinge not just on technology, but on the ability to develop a workforce equipped with the right skills to navigate this new era.
The Estée Lauder Companies( ELC) is at the forefront of this transformation.
Already recognised for its innovative approach to supply chain management, ELC is not only embracing technology but also developing the talent required to harness the power of such advancements.
The ELC formula With 75 years of history behind it, ELC looks after more than 25 of the best-known beauty brands in the world across skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care.
The man responsible for looking after its vast and increasingly complex supply chain is Chief Supply Chain Officer Roberto Canevari, who joined the organisation in 2021.
Faced with the challenge of how to effectively implement emerging technologies into ELC’ s operations,
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