PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
procurement is part of cross-functional project teams that Silvano says are " coordinated like an orchestra”.
The procurement team itself is notably diverse, with 17 nationalities represented and an average age of 34. " It ' s like a melting pot, which is challenging but it helps a lot as well,” he shares.“ This mix really creates a dynamic and a team with the will to change things, and to challenge things – they challenge me on a daily basis," Silvano shares.
This international team helps manage Lamborghini ' s global supply chain. While production remains 100 % based in Italy ' s Motor Valley and the main supply chain is European, Silvano emphasises that geographical location is secondary to finding the best solutions.
" Whether the state-of-the-art technology comes from Japan, Vietnam or the US, all I care about is that I ' m offering the best of excellence to our
CREDIT: XXX customers," he states. " When we need to find something that is the best, wherever it is, we chase and we get it. And if it ' s not ready for automotive use, we qualify it to be ready for automotive use."
On the road for sustainability Sustainability remains a priority for Lamborghini ' s procurement team despite changing market trends. The company is working with suppliers on numerous initiatives, including recycled carbon fibre, sustainable tyre materials and recycled aluminium.
" I know that lately the topic of sustainability is less in vogue compared to maybe one or two years ago for different reasons. But again, as a company we believe that we have
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