ROBERT FUHRMANN
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
ROBERT FUHRMANN
TITLE: GLOBAL LEAD FOR SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT
COMPANY: ACCENTURE
INDUSTRY: BUSINESS CONSULTING AND SERVICES
LOCATION: CHICAGO, US
Robert Fuhrmann leads Accenture’ s global sourcing and procurement practice. With more than 25 years of experience, he is an expert in sustainable cost reduction and procurement transformation, combining strategy and execution to deliver meaningful business results.
Using Aera’ s tools, companies like J. D. Irving received proactive alerts and recommendations, resulting in quicker rebalancing of inventory, avoidance of obsolescence and lower overall costs.
Georges adds:“ Using Aera and its decision intelligence capabilities, we can predict issues ahead of time and receive informed recommendations in realtime to optimise inventory management and provide critical oxygen to our teams on the front lines. This enables us to accelerate our business into the future.”
With inventory carrying costs accounting for 20 % to 30 % of total value, these real-time capabilities offer immediate financial impact.
Data accuracy and logistics integration The accuracy of inbound logistics data has emerged as a critical factor in inventory optimisation. Traditional manual processes for handling delivery notes and advance shipping notifications( ASNs) introduce delays and errors that compound throughout the supply chain.
Sami outlines how modern platforms address these challenges:“ JAGGAER One ensures timely and accurate inbound logistics data through endto-end automation and seamless ERP integration. The platform standardises and automates key supplier interactions – including order confirmations,
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