Building a Stable Supply Chain in Unstable Times

In this episode I'm talking with Dean Clegg, Global Sourcing Director of Sainsbury's, about how he's managing his company's complex supply chain in the face of the pandemic and upcoming Brexit.Episode Links:  Learn more about "Current Situation in Sourcing": Contact us:  https://insidefashionlive.net/contactABOUT THIS EPISODEWhen the pandemic hit Europe Sainsbury's was one company that was able to get out ahead of the curve.Dean successfully led the company’s global supply team through the operational challenges of coronavirus, managing to keep both his business and its suppliers healthy.  However a big part of the what’s kept Sainsbury’s in solid shape is the supply chain strategy that Dean has implemented, a strategy that has a long term vision but also is very agile.  By working his plan - and adapting as needed - Sainsbury’s was able to quickly make the necessary adjustments in sourcing and quickly get its business back on track.Beyond steering the company’s supply chain through COVID, Dean led the successful integration of Argos stores in Sainsbury’s, he’s been instrumental in shaping a new estate strategy for the company and has driven the company towards higher quality and greater sustainability.Today he’s mapping out a plan to take Sainsbury’s through 2021, with Brexit coming into effect in January.SEND US A MESSAGEVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm