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“ I was also looking into what the best systems were for the future , to really go for the next level in procurement ”
MARCELL VOLLMER CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER , BCG
the best systems were for the future , to really go for the next level in procurement .”
At this point in his procurement journey , Vollmer moved to the United States .
“ I ' m very thankful that I had this opportunity , probably a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a CPO .”
Digital transformation The integration of digital technology across a business - known as digital transformation - alters forever how a business runs and how it responds to customer needs . Employees can be very resistant to change , but digital transformation at Boston Consulting Group has been positive . “ I would say that having access to great devices is amazing .” responds Vollmer enthusiastically .
One argument against digital transformation is that it is a very lengthy process - from the installation to the staff training required . At BCG , things moved along productively .
“ BCG was really fast in thinking about how to provide the best digital set up , to consolidate things ,” explains Vollmer . “ BCG has around 24,000 people globally . It is absolutely key that people have tools to work effectively and efficiently together . Therefore BCG was already investing into the digital transformation . I ' ve been with BCG for 14 months and what you see in some areas is change . What BCG has as of today , I think is amazing .” procurementmag . com 43