IGNITING IN THE SMART HOME INNOVATION

Manufacturers of smart home devices, including Resideo, collaborate with Jabil to ignite innovation while inspiring improved user experiences, new avenues of customer value, and impactful market differentiation.

previously dedicated the majority of your career to manufacturing and operations. Why did you move across to sourcing and what was the remit when you joined Resideo?

I joined Resideo at the beginning of its sourcing refinement journey in 2018 and my key task was to drive consolidation of the vendor base and select strategic partners for future key projects.

You are correct that much of my career before Resideo was in Operations. My time in operations has certainly shaped me and it also allowed me to engage with many different types of vendors. My journey has also been significantly influenced by the companies I have worked at. For example, Jabil, is one of the leading global EMS companies. I think they have a unique model, which nurtures entrepreneurship. It was a great learning opportunity in a very challenging environment. I think Jabil has a great customer focus.

What attracted me to the Resideo role was the chance to sit on the other side of the contracts table and negotiate the terms and conditions. It is quite a challenge to pull everyone’s expectations together and make sure the end result is beneficial for both parties. This was a new challenge for me. Throughout the contracts process you also

Jabil Applauds Resideo for Sustainable Procurement

When global brands want to bring world-class products to market, they turn to Jabil. Known for our customer commitment, supply chain insights, procurement prowess, and unmatched manufacturing know-how, Jabil is the manufacturing solution provider that companies trust most. Our intelligent supply chain solutions scale with speed—strengthened by relationships with 27,000 global suppliers and thousands of procurement experts adept at managing hundreds of categories and thousands of commodities to drive rapid, data-driven sourcing decisions and cost leadership.

At every step, Jabil’s customer-first focus delivers a straightforward and seamless path for our customers to achieve successful business outcomes. Still, the road to widespread adoption of smart home solutions is full of roadblocks and detours. That’s why manufacturers of smart home devices, including Resideo, collaborate with Jabil to ignite innovation while inspiring improved user experiences, new avenues of customer value, and impactful market differentiation.

Fueled by a vision to be the world’s most trusted and technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider,Jabil stands out for its longevity, creativity and dedication to customers, colleagues, and local communities. Equally important is Jabil’s unwavering dedication to sustainability, which is grounded in actions and positive progress as responsible environmental leaders. The company not only strives to meet internal sustainability goals but thoughtfully supports customers around the world in achieving their objectives. More than 250,000 Jabil employees across 100 locations in 30 countries work in harmony every day to make anything possible, and everything better.

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