A challenge that Hewlett-Packard (HP) shares with other manufacturers is how to link disparate platforms and processes across the increasingly complex networks that deliver solutions to customers. New technology and the associated processes can actually amplify this challenge by imposing constraints on the flexibility of the system infrastructure.

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Andre Kuper
André Kuper initiates behavior changes at HP. His focus is on capturing and diffusing internal and external best practices. He develops and delivers custom training to address business needs in global operations. Mr. Kuper is an expert in supply chain management processes and has extensively published and presented in this field. Every year he runs the MIT Beer Game for Stanford University and is a guest lecturer on uncertainty management for… Read More
Bublu Thakur-Weigold
Bublu Thakur-Weigold has a bachelor's degree in management science from MIT and a master's degree in international logistics from Georgia Tech. Ms. Thakur-Weigold has over 10 years of experience in IT and logistics consulting for German and Europe-based multinational corporations. For the past five years, she has supported process improvement and change management in HP's supply chain and IT organizations. Ms. Thakur-Weigold can be reached at… Read More
Bublu Thakur-Weigold
Bublu Thakur-Weigold has a bachelor's degree in management science from MIT and a master's degree in international logistics from Georgia Tech. Ms. Thakur-Weigold has over 10 years of experience in IT and logistics consulting for German and Europe-based multinational corporations. For the past five years, she has supported process improvement and change management in HP's supply chain and IT organizations. Ms. Thakur-Weigold can be reached at… Read More
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