COMPANY FACTS
• 70 % of Dole ’ s costs lie in the cost of procurement
• Dole uses AI , better forecasting models , technology driven surveys and modern farm & irrigation technologies to deliver a higher predictability of supply in any organisation . The first one is affordability : we have to continuously improve – if we are just standing still , even if we are ahead we will be caught up to . Second is sustainability : all of our supply chains , all of our activities , all of our products , everything should be sustainable at the end . That ’ s key for the future , from a regulatory , environment and consumer point of view . Third is reliability : do we have the alternative sources we need ? We have to have reliability in our supply chains , meaning that we have to provide our customers and our consumers with products no matter any adversity in the supply chain . The fourth part is people : that is always the most important thing because anything can be done if you have the right people . Creating the right talent , having the right mindset and the right approach with empowered and motivated people will drive the organisation forward . With these factors in mind , the procurement and sourcing function at Dole can deliver a sustainable , predictable & profitable growth .”
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