VODAFONE PROCUREMENT COMPANY
Reinhard Plaza-Bartsch , Global Head of SCM Digital & Operations , Vodafone on empowering procurement through digital transformation
Defining the efficacy of a digital transformation in procurement seems straightforward on the surface . You can consider the facts by measuring efficiency and productivity metrics or tally up the black ink on quarterly financial results . But the full story is written in the detail . In making areas of user experience and ESG commitments tangible , reportable and manageable .
As Global Head of SCM Digital & Operations at Vodafone , Reinhard Plaza- Bartsch is driving the telecoms giant ’ s supply chain digital transformation journey . His vision is that digital will transform the way we work , fostering a culture of innovation and driving more sustainable value creation . It will empower individuals to do more , through outstanding user experience , boost productivity and reshape how we collaborate across organisations .
“ Digitalisation will unlock exponential value for our business ,” he says . “ As a function , we want to push the boundaries of what can be achieved through technology and innovation . Having a vision and lining up a clear roadmap of new capabilities interlocked with the business is an essential part of the journey .
“ You need to start from the basics - typically opportunities that will free up capacity of commercial teams so that they can devote more time to more value-adding activities . However , you need to shift gears quickly , go beyond simple automation , and equip teams with new digital solutions that go beyond bridging process gaps and providing data
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