Russ Reynolds Focused on What he Knew and Drove a Batteries Plus Bulbs Supply Chain Makeover
Russ Reynolds Focused on What he Knew and Drove a Batteries Plus Bulbs Supply Chain Makeover
NEWS ARTICLE - 5/1/2014 - By Mark Scott (Smart Business)
Mark Scott of Smart Business talks to Batteries Plus Bulbs CEO Russ Reynolds to get his perspective on the supply-chain makeover the company underwent in 2002. Reynolds talks about how he identified issues in the supply-chain infrastructure soon after joining the company. His strategy to tackle the problem was focusing on the “prize” rather than getting caught up in the details. Although overhauling a supply-chain system for a company the size of Batteries Plus Bulbs was a daunting task, Reynolds says that a key to making the transition successful was executing it in a way that didn’t feel overwhelming. The whole process took approximately 18 months, but the success of the transition paid off in dividends and continues to help foster Batteries Plus Bulbs' growth. Read More opens in new window