STRATEGY
“ It is absolutely key that people have tools to work effectively and efficiently together ”
MARCELL VOLLMER CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER , BCG advantage , in Germany we have lots of these car manufacturers , who are really very well known for their engineering and this is now shifting ”, says Vollmer .
“ The requirements for procurement have fundamentally changed , such as small companies coming up with battery technology and energy management , things like that . Basically , this really needs a fundamental change in the way procurement teams do business .”
In addition to thinking ahead of the petrol and diesel ban , customers are becoming increasingly focused on sustainability , with some making the decision to partner with more expensive businesses , if they can prove their ethics are more than a PR stunt . “ As a core human need , we must think about alternatives from a sustainable perspective , which is currently on the minds of many people ”, says Vollmer . “ Consumers also now want to know where their products come from . This shows how important it is for humans to react to industry changes and incorporate in buying decisions in the ways they do category management .”
Customers aside , what are BCG ’ s clients looking to achieve in the future ?
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