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Nearly four months ago, I had the chance to have a conversation with Heather Lane, director of merchandise planning and inventory at Ulta Beauty, a corporate member of CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Heather has been at Ulta in a variety of sales & operations planning roles for about five years after a decade at Caterpillar Inc. in various inventory, logistics, supply chain, and project management roles. Among the biggest challenges Heather faced in S&OP is the daily question of “what is our contingency plan? If this plan doesn’t go like we expected what will we do?” She shares with us what it was like making the transition from working at a heavy equipment manufacturer serving B to B customers to cosmetics and a consumer products company. For example, in a manufacturing plant producing tractors, Heather pointed out that you can quickly spot bottlenecks in your assembly line – you can spot a place to save 5 minutes in a process. But with retail it isn’t as straightforward. Watch the video to learn more about how Heather managed to overcome the challenge of this kind of transition! #cscmp #membermonday #ultabeauty #caterpillar #supplychainmanagement #bottleneck #merchandiseplanning #salesoperations #inventorymanagement https://lnkd.in/gejGtxGP

Meet Sutton Price! Sutton Price is a #TCUSupplyChain major from Plano, TX. He is involved in several organizations including Beta Theta Pi, TCU Interfraternity Council and Special Olympics. His favorite course was Demand Planning and Management with Professor Travis Tokar, as "he made each class exciting and truly emphasized the importance of our future positions and the impacts we can make as individuals." Read more about why Sutton chose supply chain and his post-graduation plans with American Airlines below! #GoFrogs #TCUNeeley #TCUStudent #TCUSenior #SupplyChain

Could you take home the Made in Hampshire Award? 🏆⚙️ Sponsored by Hampshire County Council, this award will be presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and quality in their manufacturing processes. From both hand and factory-produced products to food and beverages, craft manufacturers to aerospace, judges will be looking for nominees that embody the spirit of Hampshire's industries. Think you've got what it takes? Then get your nominations in now! For more information about this event, click here: https://bit.ly/3NFSMPx #HantsAwards #manufacturing #awards #businessnews #businessintelligence

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CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2023 Great Lakes Golf Outing on August 18th, 2023 at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills, MI. If you have not signed up yet, please see the link in the comments section below. Openings for sponsorships are still available. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. #golfouting #CSCMP #supplychain #supplychainmanagement Steve Capser Mike Eischer James Howard Jerry McLogan Jeremiah Beebe Kerry Zielinski Bob Horn, SIOR Luke T.

The Michigan Minority Procurement Conference is where deals and business go for growth. Embrace this opportunity, reserve your spot with the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, and network with leaders like w3r Consulting. #MMPC #SupplierDiversity #EconomicEmpowerment #MMSDC

It's LIDD's 13th anniversary! 🥳 As a leading supply chain and operations consulting firm, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate this milestone with all of you. 🥂 Over the past 13 years, LIDD has been dedicated to helping businesses optimize their supply chains and achieve remarkable results. And now, we are thrilled to introduce our Lucky 13 Campaign, offering you a chance to optimize your supply chain in 13 unique ways. Click the link below to discover all the ways LIDD can assist you in achieving your supply chain goals: https://bit.ly/444ITRN But wait, there's more! By participating in our Lucky 13 Campaign, you not only unlock the potential to transform your supply chain, but also the chance to win $500!* 💰 It's our way of saying thank you for choosing LIDD as your trusted supply chain partner. With our extensive experience and proven track record, LIDD is here to be the trusted advisor you need to optimize your supply chain. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity! Contact us today for a free consultation and let's discuss how LIDD can revolutionize your operations. *Terms and conditions apply, visit our website to learn more about this limited time offer. #LIDDAnniversary #SupplyChainOptimization #Lucky13Campaign #TrustedAdvisor #BusinessTransformation

We are always appreciative of #NASPO! Thanks for the highlight! #PublicProcurement #PublicSector #Procurement

Are you the Hampshire Business of the Year? 🏆👀 Sponsored by Menzies LLP, this award is perhaps the most sought-after accolade in the region. This hotly contested category will be a close one to call at this year's Hampshire Business Awards as all the top names in the region compete to be crowned the Hampshire Business of the Year. Think you've got what it takes to win it? Then get your nominations in now! Entering the awards online is quick, easy and absolutely free. For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/3NFSMPx #HantsAwards #business #awards #businessnews #businessintelligence