-Dear I am pleased to provide an overview of our ongoing GSM 09 Initiative, which is poised to enhance our operational efficacy across the value chain significantly. Project Summary: Amidst a challenging and intricate landscape comprising 1,300 fabrics, 5,000 sundries, and a network of over 200 suppliers facilitating 24,000 product variations across 35 DCs, with an average of 1.8 million POs and 50,000 intersections per season, our objective has been bold and transformative. We are creating an advanced digital supply chain platform designed to elevate Levi Strauss & Co. to a state of boundaryless planning. Core Capabilities: The envisioned platform is set to: • Enable Seamless Integration: Facilitate a cohesive value chain that bridges gaps and silos. • Predictability amid Volatility: Leverage data for more accurate forecasting despite market fluctuations. • Speed and Agility: Enhance response times and encourage proactive decision-making. • Optimize Cash Flow: Improve financial fluidity and capital efficiency. Anticipated Benefits: Transitioning from today’s manually driven, siloed processes to a digitized, responsive, and interconnected environment, we aim to achieve: • Agility: A fast and intelligent enterprise system that adapts quickly to situational changes. • Predictive Response: Employing 'What If' scenarios to anticipate outcomes and prepare accordingly. • Enhanced Visibility & Collaboration: Establish a central data command center promoting transparency and real-time cooperation. Progress Snapshot: The foundation was laid with a comprehensive review and the completion of a future design framework for our supply chain in collaboration with o9 Solutions. The IT data and infrastructure development powered by cloud-based solutions marks a baseline for future releases and partner project integrations. Our system construction has commenced and is synchronized with business process flows, with IT infrastructure supporting the inception. The first of three releases, focusing on Tops Agility Planning aimed at reducing lead times, is scheduled for Q3 2023. Conclusion: This initiative symbolizes our commitment to technological innovation and strategic foresight. We are on the cusp of realizing a digital transformation that will not only streamline our supply chain processes but also deliver substantial strategic benefits for our esteemed company. Your leadership and support have been fundamental in this venture, and we eagerly anticipate the fruitful outcomes this initiative promises. Warm regards,