Food Magazine April 2018 | Page 13

Collaborative community According to Sue Welch , CEO of product lifecycle management ( PLM ) platform Bamboo Rose , the answer lies in a strong , collaborative community underpinned by digital technology . “ In trying to get up to speed with any challenges , and ensuring transparency and visibility , you ’ re only as fast as your slowest partner ,” she says .
“ Bamboo Rose is a true endto-end product that starts with ideation , through PLM , sourcing , order management , global trade management and sales order management but , at its heart , it ’ s all about the community ,” Welch adds . “ Ensuring that strong community exists is how our technology helps retailers . By having a system where everyone collaborates on the same platform , everyone wins – that ’ s where you can really make huge improvements and drive down costs .”
Modern supply chains are incredibly
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