The Prospects of Perpetual Betterments
AbhishekJoshi
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Whenselectingthebestcompaniesthatcontribute
tothefundamentalsthatenhanceandtransform theever-evolvinglogisticssector,certaintraits makethecompaniesfollow.Flourishinglogistics companiesemphasizethefactthatestablishinggood communicationwithclientsfacilitatesagoodand successfulclientrelationship.Thesecompaniesthrivewith avisiontounderstand,rectify,andfulfiltheclient’sneeds. Byimplementingpromptandtailor-madesolutionsthatare adheringtotheuniquerequirementsoftheclientsofthis niche.
First-rateandprominentcompanieshaveagoodholdofa technologicaledgeovertheircompetitors.Embracingthe latestadvancementsintechnology,thesecompanies automatetheoperationalprocess,trackresults,resolve criticalerrorsandoffereffectiveandpreciseorder managementwithsophisticatedandmodernagesystems. Theseorganizationsarealsoopentointegratingthelatest technologiesinclassapartservices.
Offeringacrucialstrongemployeebaseoftenreflectsthe capabilityofacompany.Serviceprovidershavinga specializedemployeebasetocatertoyourneedsprove beneficialinthelongrun.Acommittedandknowledgeable workforcemakessurethatalllegalitiesandregulationsare metattherighttime.Significantlogisticstactics accomplishmorethanjustpromotingexcellentoutcomes foryourcorporation.Additionally,thesetacticsprovide valuetoyourconsumers.Themoreaccessibleyouritems aretoyourclients,themorevaluableyourcommoditymay become.
Addingvaluetoclientsdoesnothavetomeansacrificing qualityorquantity.Additionally,itrelatestoaccessibility. Becauseimprovedlogisticsmakeyourgoodsmore accessibletoabroaderaudience,sensiblecompanyleaders
seeitasacriticalinstrumentfordeliveringvaluefor consumers.Increaseddemandalsoincreasesthevalueof somethingsastheybecomemorewidelyaccessible.
Onaquesttoembracethejourneyofsuchstarletsofthe logisticssector,InsightsSuccess,throughitslatestedition, shedslightonthe“TheSupplyChainManagementand LogisticsReview.”Flipthroughthepagesandindulgein theenthrallingstoriesofthesymbolsofprominencethatare transformingthenichewithsignificantexpertise.
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ClaireBretzke VicePresidentofGlobal Marketing
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ApotexInc. apotex.com
Teradyne teradyne.com
RubyHasFulfillment rubyhas.com
WomenInTrucking womenintrucking.org
LuciraHealth lucirahealth.com
AlignTechnology aligntech.com
TELUS telus.com
Desjardins ovintiv.com
ApotexInc.isaproudlyCanadian,globalpharmaceutical companythatproduceshigh-quality,affordablemedicinesfor patientsaroundtheglobe.
Teradynecompaniesdelivermanufacturingautomationacross industries,applicationsandtheworld.
RubyHasFulfillmentleadsthethird-partylogisticsindustry withcutting-edgetechnology,seamlessintegration,andan uncompromisedcommitmenttoquality
WomenInTruckingAssociationisanonprofitthatencourages theemploymentofwomenintrucking,celebratestheirsuccess andminimizesobstacles.
LuciraHealthprovidesPCR-qualityCOVID-19testsforathomeuseandenterpriseuse.
AlignTechnologyisaglobalmedicaldevicecompanythatis changinglivesthroughbettersmiles.
TELUS'purpose-driventeamworkstogethereverydayto innovateanddogood.Fromprovidingtechnologysolutions thatmakeyourlivessafer
Desjardinsprovidesfinancialservicestopeopleandbusinesses: insurance,mortgagerate,loansandcreditcards.
A Global Supply Chain Leader with Exemplary Vision
Creating the next generation of technology through advanced test solutions and collaborative robotics.
Bob Kenney
Intoday'sworldofelectronicsmanufacturing,thereis
ever-increasingpressuretoshortenthetime-to-market range.Successfulapplicationdevelopmentandtest strategiescanrefinetheproductionprocessandhelpdrive downandcontrolthecostofthetest.MeetBobKenney, VicePresident,GlobalSupplyChain,andCPOof Teradyne,whohasmasteredtheartofeffectivesupply chainmanagement.
Bobisanindustry-leadingexecutiveofferingconsistent achievementsinarticulating,developing,andexecuting supplychainstrategiestodelivertherequiredresults.His diversemanagementexpertise,combinedwithforwardthinkingbusinessleadershipandentrepreneurialagility,has resultedinlarge-scalechangeimplementationswhich reducedproductioncostsandimprovedperformanceacross theglobalSupplyChainoperation.Hebelievesthatone cannotrampexperience;however,youcanuse collaborativecustomer-centricsupplychaindesignswith sharedinvestments.
Teradyneplaysanintegralroleinthetechnologyindustries thatchangetheworld.Teradynedeliversmanufacturing automationacrossindustries,applications,andtheworld.It solvescomplextestandautomationchallengesandenables businessestoachievehigherproductionvolumesandhighqualityoutputs.
InsightsSuccesscaughtupwithBobtogetaholdofhis expertiseandvisionforhiscompany
Below are the highlights of the interview:
Briefouraudienceaboutyourjourneyasabusiness leaderuntilyourcurrentpositionatTeradyne.What challengesdidyouhavetoovercometoreachwhereyou aretoday?
1980's
Scalinginternalmanufacturingandnewproduct introductionforthevolatileimmatureATEindustry,east andwestcoast.
DevelopandconsolidateacapableUS-centricsupplychain toscaleupanddownwiththeATEindustry
Implementfactoryconstraint-basedsoftwareapplicationsto optimizefactorycapacitywhilescalingupanddown.
From idea to final product – we test and automate it all.
ImplementaTotalQualityManagementSystemthroughout theorganizationandsupplychaintoimprovequalityand decreasecost.
Implementacapacityplanningmethodologytoalign businessunitdemandwiththenecessaryfactorycapacity, poorman'sS&OP
1990's
Implementasupplychainsimulationcapabilitytoimprove responsivenesstocustomerrequests.
ScaledPCBAcapacityontheeastcoastandopenednew PCBAcapacityonthewestcoast.
OutsourcedPCBAassemblyintheUS.
Implementedsoftwareapplication"glasspipeline"using Kinaxistohavevisibilityatthecomponentlevelthrough ourcontractmanufacturers.Thisenabledgatingpart visibilityatthesupplierlevel,spendanalysisatthe componentlevel,andsimulationcapability
2000–2010
Outsourcedandoff-shoredfinalassemblyandtest Operationsforproductdivisions,driving80%ofcompany revenue.
Co-partneredwithCIOtoimplementOracleERPanda DataWarehouseacrossthecompanytoenableglobal commerce.
CreatedaBusinessProcessEngineeringgrouptodrive processefficienciesacrossallbusinessunits.
CreatedInternationalProcurementOfficeinChinaand Singaporetofocusonlocalsupplytosupportoutsourced products.
Transitionedourlogisticsoperationsfromshippingoffthe backdockinNorthReadingtoshippingfromSuzhou, China,to14differentfreetradezonesworldwide.
2010–2020
ReducedthetimetoproductcosttargetsthroughNPI sourcingwithengineeringduringPath1developmentcycle. Transitioned80%ofproductspendtothelow-costregions realizingmulti-millionsofcostdown.
Implemented"BreaktheGlass"businesscontinuityplans forproductsrepresenting80%ofrevenue.
EstablishedaSupplierEngineeringorganizationinCosta Ricatosupportandmaintaincomponentspecificationsand approvedsupplierlistfortheTeradyneenterprise.
Developedaresponsivenessstrategyfocusedona customer-centricsupplychainthatenabled100%ramp capabilitywithinonequarter.
OutsourcedMemoryandETSproductsacquiredthrough acquisitiontoSEAutilizinganewEMSprovider
LocalizedthematerialpipelineforMemoryandETS productsinSEA.
ParticipatedinduediligenceforUniversalRobots,Mobile IndustrialRobots,andAutoGuide.
You cannot ramp experience.
2020&Beyond
WorldwideCovidrecovery–implementedafocused geographictrackingbythesuppliertomanagethesafetyof employeesandcapacityrisk.
SemiSupplyChainCrisis–establishedcustomcomponent stockinglevelsmitigatedrevenuedisruptionthrough 2020–2021.Extensionofleadtimes,forecastsand establishedaforwardleanusingourbalancesheetto manageinventory.Utilizingourcloseexecutive relationshipstomanagethebuy/selluniquedependencyin theSemiecosystem.
EnabledrampingIAbusinessesbyrampingconstrained suppliersbyrecommendingandimplementingalternative components.Leveragekeytestsupplierrelationshipsto mitigatecomponentshortages.
StrategicallyshiftingourBusinessContinuitystrategyfrom "BreaktheGlass"toadualsourcegeographicstrategyfor productsgenerating90%ofrevenue.
TellussomethingmoreaboutTeradyne,itsmissionand vision.
Ourmissionistotestthefutureofelectronicsandimprove globalmanufacturing.
Weaimtoensurethepowerofelectronicscanbe confidentlytrustedtoinform,enrichandprotectourlives. Wealsoaspiretoimproveglobalmanufacturingthroughthe applicationofadvancedautomation.
EnlightenusonhowyouhaveimpactedtheIndustrial Automationnichethroughyourexpertiseinthemarket. ScaledfromalocalDanish/Europeansupplychaintoa worldwidesupplychainbyleveragingourtestsupplychain knowledgeandcapability
Developedamulti-sourcecompetitivesupplychaininthe highestriskareasrelativetocost,quality,anddeliver. Establishedaninternalfactorycapacity/investmentand outsourcingmodeltoenablescaleandcostefficiencies. Developedacommodity-focusedteamtodrivecost, quality,delivery,andriskprotection.
Enabledthedevelopmentandimplementationofaqualityfocusedorganizationtodrivequalitystandardsand componentspecificationsinmanufacturingandthroughout thesupplychain.
IntegratedallIAproductsintothecentralcomponent engineeringsystemtoenableengineeringdesigns. Enabled"whatif"simulationcapabilitytoenablebusiness growthscenariosandgatingpartanalysistominimize deliveryrisk.
DevelopanoutsourcingbusinesscaseforAutoGuideand MIR.
Establishedanelectronicsourcingmethodologyby leveragingexistingprocessesforPCBs,FPGAs,and complexelectro-mechanicalcommodities.
Describeindetailthevaluesandtheworkculturethat drivesyourorganization.
Factbasedproblemsolving,transparency,knowledge powervspositionalpower,honestyandintegrity,diversity, equity,andinclusion.
Relationshipprinciples:
Investearly
Usetherelationshipmap
Honestdialogue
Usetheinfluencemodel
Havefun.
Leadershipprinciples:
Makedecisionsbeforethepathisclear
Articulateyourstrategy
Knowyourcompetition
Teamdevelopmentthroughreturningauthoritytoyourteam
Teamwork
AtTeradyne,webelievethatfosteringadiverse,equitable, andiclusiveculturewillbuildastrongerandmoreresilient companyforouremployees,customers,andcommunities. HonestyandIntegrity
Wetakeprideinourworkandexpectemployeestotake personalownershipinupholdingthecompany'sreputation.
ACompanyWithoutDoors
Wearedrivenbycreativityanddiversityofthought.We fosteranopenenvironmentwherecandiddiscussionsare notonlyencouraged,theyareexpected.
CustomersCountonUs
Wepartnerwithourcustomerseverystepfromideatothe finalproduct,maintainingthehigheststandardstoensure satisfaction.
Undeniably,technologyisplayingasignificantrolein almosteverysector.Howareyouleveraging
technologicaladvancementstomakeyoursolutions resourceful?
Developedadigitaltransformationroadmaptosupportthe growthofthetestandIndustrialautomationbusiness.
Developedcriticaldecisionsupportbusinessprocessesand technologyinvestmentstoenablescalethroughan outsourcedsupplychain.
Developinganautomateddecisionsupportapplicationto improvecustomerresponsiveness,efficientuseof inventory,andrisksupportforEOLmaterialandproduct linearchitecture.
Wheredoyouenvisionyourselftobeinthelongrun andwhatareyourfuturegoalsforTeradyne?
Breakoutofthetestbusiness50/50marketshareposition withthemostefficienttestersandsupportingsupplychain toachievea+60%share.
EnabletheIAproductlinestoachieve$1Binsalesinthe mid-termbycreatingaResponsive,Reliable,Resilient supplychainwithcompetitivecostandquality
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Voie, President and CEO
Ellen
Women In Trucking
The 10 Most Influential CEOs Reforming Business
EllenVoie
A Stalwart with Resolute Leadership Acumen
Mostpeopledon'tpictureawomanwhenthey thinkofatruckdriver. Infact,mostwomen haven'tthoughtaboutacareerasaprofessional driver,aswomenarestillasmallminorityofall professionaldrivers.
However,asmorewomenexploreopportunitiesinnontraditionalareas,thereareafewwomenwhoareleading theway. Onesuchexampleofanexemplarywomanwith transformativeleadershipacumenisEllenVoie,whobuilt anentireorganizationdedicatedtotruckingbutonlyfor women.
Ellenisaninternationallyrecognizedspeakerandauthority ongenderdiversityandinclusionforwomenworkingin non-traditionalcareersintransportation.Andshehasa passionforcreatingamoregender-diversecultureinthe transportationindustry.
EllenisthePresidentandCEOofWomenInTrucking Association Theassociationwasformedtocreateamore gender-diverseindustrybyintroducingwomentorolesin transportationcareers.
WeatInsightsSuccessgotaremarkableopportunityto interviewEllen,inwhichshesharedwithusthestoryofher journeyandhowshesurmountedtheobstaclesinthisfield whilebeingaCEO.Belowaretheexcerptsfromthe same.
Brieflydescribeyourprofessionaljourneyupuntil now.
Whilemyoriginalcareergoalsdidn'tinclude trucking,Ihavespentmyprofessionallifeworking inthetransportationindustry.Istartedinthetraffic departmentofasteelfabricatingplantjustafterhigh school.IcompletedacourseinTrafficand
The Women In Trucking Association was formed to create a more gender-diverse industry by introducing women to roles in transportation careers.
TransportationManagementandwaspromotedtoTraffic Manager,responsibleforallrawsteelcomingintotheplant andthefinishedmaterialhandlingequipmentshippedout. Fromthere,afterstartingafamily,Iusedmytrainingtobe aconsultanttocarriersincentralWisconsinforeighteen years.Afterasix-yearroleleadinganonprofitorganization, IwashiredasManagerofRetentionandRecruiting Programsatalargemidwesterncarrier.Myjobwasto betterunderstandhowtoattractandretainnontraditional groups,suchaswomen.AsIresearchedthereasonswomen enterorleavethetruckingprofession,Ifelttherewasa needforanorganizationtosupportthem,soIfoundedthe WomenInTruckingAssociationin2007.
Whatchallengesdidyoufacealongtheway?
Startinganonprofitorganizationisdifficult,asyoumust firsthaveavisionandthenconvinceotherstosharethat vision.Ourmissionhasneverchanged,including encouragingwomentoconsidercareersinthetrucking industry,addressingobstaclesthatmightaffectwomen,and celebratingthesuccessesofourmembers.Inourfirstyear, weattracted500individualandcorporatemembersand
havegrowntoincludeover7,000membersintencountries today
Whatsignificantimpacthaveyoubroughttothe transportationindustry?
Ibelievethatmyvisiontocreateamoregender-diverse truckingindustryisbeingrealized.We'veseenadramatic increaseinthenumbersoffemalecommercialdriversas wellasmorewomenintheareasofsafety,operations, maintenance,andatthesenioranddirectorlevelsaswell. Inthepast,itwasassumedthesonswouldtakeoverthe businessfromtheirdads,butthatisnolongerthecaseas morewomenaresteppingintothetoppositionwhentheir fathersretire.
TellusaboutWomeninTruckinganditsfoundation pillar.
TheWomenInTruckingAssociationwasformedtocreatea moregender-diverseindustrybyintroducingwomento rolesintransportationcareers.Asatrade/professional organization,wearearesourceforourmemberswhoare lookingforbestpracticesthroughnetworkingandlearning opportunities.Weconductalotofresearchandprovidedata concerningwaystoattractandretainmorewomen.Wealso offerwhitepaperstoourcorporatemembersinadditionto ourprintandelectronicpublications.Weholdanannual
conferencethatattractsover1,000attendeeswhoare lookingforwaystonetworkandlearnandhavefunwith ourpredominantlyfemaleparticipants.
HowdoWomeninTruckingpromoteworkforce flexibility,andwhatisyourroleinit?
Morewomenareenteringthetruckingindustry,butmany ofthemhavepersonalcommitmentsthatkeepthemfrom extensivetravelschedules.Fordrivers,thismeansmore opportunitiesforlocalorregionaljobs,suchashauling wasteandrecycling,deliveringintermodalcontainers,or workingforafuelormilkhaulingcompany.Manyjobs allowwomenagreaterwork-lifebalancewithinour industry,andtheneedforflexibilityinworkhoursiscrucial forwomeninleadershiproles.AtWomenInTrucking,we highlightthecompaniesandthejobsthatmakeworkforce flexibilityagoal.
Whatisyourtakeontechnology'simportance,andhow areyouleveragingit?
Weembracetechnologyinthetruckingindustryfortwo reasons.First,themorewecanrelyontechnologytoreduce thephysicalaspectofthejob(forcommercialdrivers),the morewecanattractwomenandretainanagingmale workforce.Withtechnology,wecaneliminatemuchofthe
liftingofcargo,crankingofdollies,oropeningofatruck's hoodforapre-tripinspectionbyusinghydraulicstoremove thephysicalcomponent.Thesecondreasonistocreatea saferenvironmentusinglanedeparturedevices,anticollisionandanti-rollovertechnology,andmirrorlesstrucks byusingcameras,andothersafety-relatedproductsthatnot onlymakethejobsaferbutcreatessaferhighwaysforallof us.
Whatwillbethenextsignificantchangeinthe transportationindustry,andhowareyoupreparingfor it?
Inmyopinion,theuseof3Dprinterswillaffectthesupply chain,asmanypartsandproductswillbetransmittedvia electronicmeanstoaprinterthatwillcreatetheitem.The needtoshipapartfromonelocationtothenextwill disappear Theindustrywilladjusttothisandwilladaptand changeaswehavealwaysdone.
Whatareyourgoalsintheupcomingfuture?
Professionally,IwanttoseetheWomenInTrucking Association'sinfluenceexpandfurtherbyattractingmore domesticandinternationalmembers.Wecurrentlyhave membersintencountries,butweknowourexpertiseis neededinotherpartsoftheworld,andwearelookingat
waystoshareourbestpracticesinotherareas.Iplanto retireinthecomingyear,soourimmediategoalistofinda CEOtoreplaceme.Thiswillbebittersweet,asIamthe founderoftheorganization,butIamreadytohandoverthe responsibilitiestothenextleader
Whatadvicewouldyouliketogivethenextgeneration ofaspiringbusinessleaders?
Myadvice,especiallyforwomen,istotakerisks.Youcan't knowwhatyoucandowithoutpushingyourself.It'sokay tofail,asfailureisjustalearningexperience.Thereareso manyopportunitiesinthesupplychain,andwomenwillbe avitalpartofthisindustryinthecomingyears.
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