TECHNOLOGY
DOLE ASIA HOLDINGS ( PTE ) LTD
138 allotments and new marketing agendas , and work end to end with marketing and sales organisations to stay ahead of the curve .” Sengupta is clear that a sustainable approach can add value to Dole ’ s business by acting as a selling point for customers . “ Consumers are more likely to buy products from companies who have sustainable practices ,” says Sengupta . “ That ’ s in terms of how they source , make or package things . Sustainability is a big focus as we build relationships with external partners and suppliers , and as we head into the future and a new generation of buyers and consumers , it ’ s going to become more and more important .”
TECHNOLOGY
To achieve the potential sourcing and procurement efficiencies identified by Sengupta , the company has put to work numerous technological solutions . Sengupta gives the concrete example of pineapple , which like other commodities operates on a boom and bust cycle . “ When prices are high , farmers rush to grow the crop in larger
AUGUST 2019