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This approach allowed Bridgestone to optimise the utilisation of resources and ensure access to the best market offerings in those areas . Lars Bettermann points out that the success of this transformation relies on the unified commitment of the entire team , regardless of whether they are from Accenture or Bridgestone .
“ The shared goal is to prioritise stakeholder relevance , maintain close collaboration , and deliver the best value from a procurement perspective ,” he says . These three components continue to drive the team ’ s day-to-day activities as they progress on their transformation journey .
B-Store : Bridgestone ’ s buying platform and how it channels demand Lars Bettermann says the primary objective of a procurement professional is to effectively manage all the company ’ s spends in the market . “ This involves ensuring that all demands are driven through the appropriate procurement channels and avoiding ad hoc purchasing outside of the established processes .”
Recognising the need for a centralised and user-friendly platform , Bridgestone launched its procurement portal , known as B-Store , on January 1st , 2022 . 36 July 2023