“ We must think about alternatives from a sustainable perspective , which is currently on the minds of many people ”
MARCELL VOLLMER CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER , BCG
Transforming to the future of procurement Many businesses have used the challenges of the pandemic as lessons regarding the plague create a stronger business and more efficient team . What is the biggest lesson Vollmer has learned about procurement during this unanticipated time ?
“ I learned in Germany that people were focused on getting wine , as there was a shortage in red wine . But more importantly , companies need to keep the lights on with their production and really ensure that they can drive the goods . We have all seen what ' s happening . If we go into a supermarket and we see empty shelves , we think : ‘ How involved is this supermarket with procurement ?’
“ However , I think the most important thing I have learned is that we are getting used to leveraging the digital tools that we have , to a much different extent . Honestly , it works pretty well . I have also seen the resilience of risk management and supply chains .” procurementmag . com 47