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2013 Whole Community Preparedness Conference 21 November 2013. Jim Williams Corporate Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Response. Public Private Partnerships: From Theory to Action. Agenda: Walgreens Quick Facts Models We H ave E ncountered Challenges & Opportunities
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2013 Whole Community Preparedness Conference21 November 2013 Jim Williams Corporate Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Public Private Partnerships: From Theory to Action Agenda: Walgreens Quick Facts Models We Have Encountered Challenges & Opportunities What the Basic Private Sector Needs Are Strategy for Success Success Stories
Walgreens Quick Facts • The Walgreen Family of Companies, known simply as Walgreens, is the largest drug retailing chain in the United States. Operating 8,600 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. • Approximately 250,000 employees. • 9100 total locations. • 75% of the US Population (311 M people) live within 5 miles of a Walgreens. • Filled ~819 Million Prescriptions in 2012. • 23 Distribution Centers. • Founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1901. Walgreens' headquarters is located in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield. • Holdings include Happy Harry’s, Drugstore.com, Duane Reade and 45% stake in Alliance Boots (UK).
Models We Have Encountered Direct Indirect Hybrid Focused
Challenges & Opportunities Language Organizational Structure Where do you fit in? Perception Expectations Capabilities
What the Basic Private Sector Needs Are Information Power Access Communication Collaboration
Strategy for Success: Building relationships BEFORE you need them Multi-Tiered Approach National Regional State/County Local
Hurricane Irene vs. Hurricane Sandy FEMA NBEOC Success Stories: It’s all about building relationships.
Illinois EMA: KI distribution Boston Vicinity Lockdown Moore, OK Tornado Success Stories: It’s all about building relationships.
Thank You & Questions? Contact Jim Williams jim.williams@walgreens.com Walgreens Security Operations Center 1411 Lake Cook Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015 847-964-8288