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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? Recently, I had the privilege of moderating the thought-provoking session titled ‘The Tangible Value of Corporate Culture’ at the Impax Asset Management Symposium. It was an enriching experience to share the stage with such esteemed industry leaders: Sanford Browne, President of Research & Innovation at L'Oréal, Amber Fairbanks, and Christine Cappabianca, Portfolio Managers at Impax.   The discussions provided keen insights into how major corporations, like L’Oréal, use their research on their customers to drive innovative product creation, leveraging their cultural understandings to develop and expand the inclusivity of their products. This is driven by their prioritization and implementation of #DEI initiatives and the significant role corporate culture plays in driving diversity of product and customer value. We delved deep into the quantifiable metrics behind healthy corporate cultures and explored the undeniable results that are returned when companies create a strong, inclusive culture.   One of the standout moments was understanding how L’Oréal’s obsession with curly hair has resulted in products that meet the needs of curly-haired people from all races and ethnicities, #scientificinclusion. I also was able to learn how leading with a focus on the metrics of culture, inclusion, and diversity has allowed Impax to set a precedent in quantitatively measuring culture.   Thank you, Impax Asset Management, for organizing such an impactful symposium. It was enlightening to understand the tangible benefits of a robust corporate culture and its overarching influence on business success and sustainability.   #KPMGESG #ImpaxSymposium2023 #CorporateCulture #DEI #BusinessValue #KPMGESG

The GAME - CHANGER: How You Can Drive Revenue and Profit Growth witj INNOVATION by : A.G Lafley, Chairman & CEO of Procter & Gamble . Ram Charan, author of Execution innovation will not be successful unless and until you know WHO the consumer target is and WHAT she wants. Find out who she is, find out what she wants, and then give it to her. There is no deep dark secret here. The formula for innovation success is as simple as that. Of course, the hard part is pinpointing the WHO. #neverstoplearning #wellbeing #internationalfreightforwardingphilippines #customsbrokerlicense #logisticsfreightphilippines #excelsiorworldwide🇵🇭

The GAME - CHANGER: How You Can Drive Revenue and Profit Growth witj INNOVATION by : A.G Lafley, Chairman & CEO of Procter & Gamble . Ram Charan, author of Execution innovation will not be successful unless and until you know WHO the consumer target is and WHAT she wants. Find out who she is, find out what she wants, and then give it to her. There is no deep dark secret here. The formula for innovation success is as simple as that. Of course, the hard part is pinpointing the WHO. #neverstoplearning #wellbeing #internationalfreightforwardingphilippines #customsbrokerlicense #logisticsfreightphilippines #excelsiorworldwide🇵🇭

Less than 6 months after launching the first SPARK Run-to-Target accelerator in our MAKE Plants, we currently have x7 RTT’s up and running across x4 of the PepsiCo Europe Business Units. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this happen….. particularly Zorica Sismanovic Kalinic, Nelson Sousa, Ben Philips, Wim Geuens and Carl Lewis for enthusiastically embracing the transformational change in their Plants. During our April Sector SteerCo meeting this week, top of the agenda was a go forward action planning alignment session. The discussions focused on our top x3 pre-requisites to success reflections so far, and which are: * Everything starts with leadership…… everyone in the Supply Chain organisation not directly making or moving our products has a servant leader role to play. * The Line Leads, Maintenance Leads and Process Leads in the Plants must be empowered to focus 100% without distractions….. there is too much to absorb (learn) and put into practice (do). * Digital strategy is a key enabler...... introducing paperless solutions to simplify lives on shift, visibly actions the SPARK commitment to better engage our front-line. We are only at the beginning "sprint stage" of a never-ending "marathon" pursuit of zero losses via 100% employee ownership. There is much more to learn, much more to do and there will be lots more successes to celebrate 😊.

My view on Post attached about IWS “This is well put Gerry, IWS is not just a project but culture that needs commitment from top to down the organization.. giving power to our teams on ground and I like the way you put “without distractions”. “ All the best in rolling out RTTs and future deployments.

It's been a challenging decade for FMCG companies, with the industry significantly underperforming compared to most others since 2013 in terms of total shareholder return. However, some companies like L'Oréal and Procter & Gamble have been exceptions, standing out for their exceptional value creation despite the unfavorable circumstances. BCG's analysis of their strategies reveals that these successful companies share six common traits, illustrated in the graphic below. It comes as no surprise that two pivotal factors among these are the adoption of next-generation technologies and analytics, especially AI-enabled tools, and an intensified commitment to sustainability. #Technology #Innovation #ValueCreation 

We know that change is an opportunity for growth - individually and as a whole team. Through focus on our #PerformanceElevation, we want to foster a culture of belonging and #Ownership, providing #PersonalGrowth opportunities for every employee while driving for a collective success to reach our ambitious business goals. Following those challenging targets, we always #KeepBalance and stay healthy.    Together, and together with our colleagues across Covestro, and together with our customers and partners we are determined to become a Covestro benchmark for delivering #PositiveChange and #TransformationWithPride.   After almost three years since start of our #PerformanceMaterialsSalesEMLA – believe it or not – we had our first meeting in person. This is like a collective gift for all of us and so deserved. We took a “BreezeOfInspiration” listening to industry players from parallel industries and transferring the “outside in breeze” into own ideation.   Thanks, Team for all you #DeliverWithPride. Thanks Team #Manyone for co-creating with us an amazing program for this meeting and beyond, letting us tap into your creativity as well as powerful industry network. Excellent speakers spiced our meeting. Stay tuned – more actions and posts to follow 😊

25 years ago myself & Hilla Ram wrote an Ariel innovation concept called "Cool Clean" & as we expanded it out discolouration (what we called "washing machine grey") due to washing at high temperatures, to working in countries where they may not have hot water, to saving money on energy, to our first foray into sustainability - the many benefit layers helped us realise that we had cracked something special that would run for years. Many companies think of innovation as something new and fleeting & hop from one innovation to another in search of "new news". Procter & Gamble is different. Innovation is a multi year investment in marketing, technology & in teams of exceptional people. The concept is still running, it's still relevant & has had various benefit expansion communications backed by the brilliant R&D teams at P&G! Innovation is much more than new news, it's a multi year investment that yields multi year revenue & profit & in turn shareholder value - that's if you nurture it, invest behind it & make teams accountable for delivering it with excellence. Long Live Cool Clean! #Ariel #innovation #P&G #marketing #brand #Procter #detergent #R&D #NPD

Our sessions at #canalysforum North America next week look fascinating. We're hearing more and more from #channelpartners looking as to how they support their customers in meeting their sustainability objectives and goals and how the impact of impending regulation is driving customer (and partner behavior). #Canalys channel research shows that for 41% of partners in 2023 sustainability influences their choice of vendor (that's up from 23% in 2022). Channel partners - you can register to watch on demand: https://lnkd.in/gw7MwCck

🌟 Exciting Insights: Unveiling Procter & Gamble's Impenetrable Business Moat! 🌟 Thrilled to share an in-depth exploration of Procter & Gamble's (P&G) exceptional business moat, a true testament to enduring success in the consumer goods industry! 🔍 **Brand Power:** P&G boasts a stellar portfolio of household brands like Tide, Pampers, Gillette, Crest, and Pantene, revered for their quality and reliability. These iconic brands not only command premium pricing but also foster unwavering consumer trust and loyalty, setting a high bar for competitors to breach. 🚀 **Innovation Drive:** At the heart of P&G's moat lies its relentless pursuit of innovation. The company invests substantially in R&D, constantly pushing boundaries to develop groundbreaking products and enhance existing ones. From product innovations to sustainable packaging solutions, P&G stays ahead of the curve, solidifying its market relevance and superiority. 🌍 **Global Footprint:** Operating in over 180 countries, P&G's expansive global reach is unparalleled. This widespread presence not only offers diversification but also grants access to diverse markets and economies. Leveraging its global footprint, P&G holds significant bargaining power, fostering robust partnerships and ensuring sustained growth. 💡 **Economies of Scale:** P&G's sheer scale affords it unparalleled cost efficiencies. By producing goods in large volumes, the company spreads fixed costs, driving down average production costs. This competitive edge not only fuels innovation and marketing endeavors but also makes it challenging for smaller rivals to match P&G's pricing prowess. In conclusion, Procter & Gamble stands as a beacon of excellence, fortified by a formidable business moat built on brand power, innovation, global reach, and economies of scale. As we navigate an ever-evolving landscape, P&G's unwavering commitment to excellence ensures its continued dominance in the consumer goods realm. 🚀 #ProcterAndGamble #BusinessMoat #Innovation #GlobalReach #BrandPower #EconomiesOfScale #ConsumerGoodsIndustry