David Bergen of Levi Strauss: How information technology helps the retail industry

At present, the need for information technology in businesses continues to increase. IT experts like David Bergen, former Levi Strauss & Co. Chief Information Officer, continue to develop strategies that make use of information technology to keep up with the competition in the industry.

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In the retail industry, information technology plays various roles, all of which are significant. First, IT specialists within a company develop programs that can be accessed by everyone in the supply chain. These programs include information regarding the company’s products – existing and new – and operations. Second, information technology builds connections among retail stores, vendors, and manufacturers. By having them connected, these groups are constantly updated with the changes in the market and the level of demand for products.

The impact of Information technology on retail companies is beneficial. A great example would be the turnaround in Levi Strauss & Co. As the CIO, David Bergen made Levi Strauss’ supply chain capable of handling the demands of the mass market by redesigning it. Also, he was able to improve the company’s other processes which include the management of inventory. As a result of these accomplishments, Levi’s was able to experience a significant growth in revenue.

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Utilizing information technology in business is a great way to increase efficiency and decrease risks because the data used in making crucial decisions are much more organized and are distributed among those involved.

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David Bergen, former Levi Strauss & Co. CIO and Senior Vice President, is currently an IT consultant at Alvarez and Marsal. To know more about his accomplishments, follow him on Twitter.

David Bergen and Levi Strauss: Values that drive business success

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Levi Strauss has lived up to values that it believes have been the key to its success in the clothing industry.  David Bergen, Levi Strauss’ former Senior Vice President and Global CIO, had shared the same principles with the company during his stint therein.

The Levi Strauss values

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Empathy, walking in other people’s shoes: The company pays much importance in listening and responding to the needs of its stakeholders, especially its customers and employees. It believes that empathy begins with giving close attention to what the company touts as “the world around us.”

Originality, being authentic and innovative: Levi Strauss made an excellent innovation when it produced the very first pair of blue jeans in 1873. Years after, with the help of executives like David Bergen, Levi Strauss has been able to maintain authenticity and innovation for its products, coming up with different designs that define each generation.

Integrity, doing the right thing: Levi Strauss aims not only to boost its clothing business but also to accomplish its responsibilities to the society as a whole.

Courage, standing up for what [it believes]: Throughout its years in the clothing business, the company has always made it a point to stand by its convictions and act on its beliefs.

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David Bergen, a Levi Strauss former executive, now works as a Management Advisory Consultant at Alvarez & Marsal, advising several companies on proper IT management. More information about his career can be accessed at visualcv.com.