Procurement Magazine January 2023 | Page 240

DB SCHENKER

DB

Schenker gets to hub of sustainability issue
Currently , he is responsible for the development and results of all contract logistics and distribution activities in the ME & A region .
One of his first leadership roles with DB Schenker was in Russia , where he spent seven years being responsible for country development .
“ It was an exciting time in Russia back then , and we were able to achieve many milestones in terms of development ,” he says .
But nothing could prepare him or his team for the COVID-19 pandemic . Although , thankfully , the world is now largely in postpandemic mode , the shadow of COVID does still linger over Schenker ’ s Dubai operations , as managing the threat of further outbreaks is an ongoing issue .
Schenker works hard to keep COVID-19 outbreaks at bay “ Logistics is , by its very nature , a peopleintense business ,” says Djaf . “ This presents
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