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Tasked with taking care of one of our most vital senses , Vladimir Zhirnov , Global Sourcing and Procurement Director of Supply Chain & Transport at Essilor , is ensuring the company ’ s supply chain is up to the challenge
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8 0 % of the sensory information that the brain receives comes via sight , making vision one of our most important senses . However , our eyes are complex organs and are rarely perfect : in fact , nearly two out of three people suffers from vision problems . The invention of lenses has been an invaluable aid , and with a streamlined , agile supply chain , Essilor , is ensuring that customers can get these vital solutions as quickly as possible .
Every day , Essilor manages more than 3,000 lens flows and over one million product references , relying on an expansive network of 34 production sites , 14 distribution centres and 481 prescription labs . This means that efficient supply chain management is crucial . One professional at the helm of this robust supply chain is Vladimir Zhirnov , Global Sourcing and Procurement Director of Supply Chain & Transport .
With over a decade of experience
FEBRUARY 2019