DOLE SUNSHINE COMPANY focus from a procurement excellence standpoint relates to process streamlining , automation , and elevating procurement ’ s profile and visibility within the company . We are reviewing procurement processes to identify ways of eliminating time-consuming tasks through the use of automated systems and analysis , as well as identifying weak links in the existing supply chain , strengthening us as a function and freeing up time to focus on longterm initiatives . We must ensure that the team is using Ivalua to the best of its capabilities , while drawing the digital roadmap for further enhancements to achieve our automation and efficiency goals .”
The Ivalua system was implemented before her appointment , initially at three production sites in Asia , and has been key in achieving procurement ’ s short-term objectives . But von Pein has a more ambitious vision . “ I want to ensure that our team is using the tool to its full capability . It comes back to change management , and as with every new tool implementation , if this is not properly led by the management , and if we do not emphasise the benefits to the people and teams that are using it , then ultimately we will not achieve the results that we are expecting . I have seen this happen in the past , but we have already been seeing great results this year .”
2012
Year founded
US $ 2.6bn Revenue
25,000 Number of employees
DID YOU KNOW ...
THE DOLE PROMISE
Dole unified its commitments to a more sustainable and equitable supply chain with the launch of the Dole Promise initiative in 2020
“ We launched Dole Promise last year with the key words being : people , planet and prosperity . One of our main goals is to deliver shared value for all stakeholders within our value chain ,” Naissa von Pein , says . “ As a leader in our procurement excellence programme , I ’ m also in charge of building our sustainable procurement process . We have engaged BSR as a partner , a very well-known sustainability consultant , to support us in this journey . The success of Dole ’ s business depends on many thousands of people . Farmers , communities and suppliers must all see the value of working with Dole , and shareholders must see ongoing corporate value in our business .”
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