From MS Excel to Integrated Platforms: Discussing the Digital Shift with Joachim Schaut of DB Schenker

On this episode, Joachim Schaut, Senior Vice President of Intercontinental Supply Chain Solutions of DB Schenker, joins Benjamin Brockmann to discuss the intricacies of supply chain solutions and the role of digitization in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

(08:49) The significance supplier performance plays in optimizing inventory cycles.

(09:09) The potential data-driven decisions hold in supply chain management.

(09:46) The role artificial intelligence carries in automating supply chain decisions.

(15:58) How Joachim’s perspective on investing in proprietary solutions differs from market standards for long-term security.

(16:15) The risks associated with deploying new software solutions and the importance of phased implementations.

(16:48) How significant it is for a project team to consider the overall picture, not just the pilot phase.

(17:09) The ideal timeline for order management and freight management implementations.

(18:13) The continued use of legacy technologies like Excel and email in supply chain management.

(19:04) The challenges involved in managing data across various supply chain partners and the move toward more integrated solutions.

(20:26) The role change management plays in the transition to new digital tools.

(21:23) Identifying the differences in digital adoption and openness to change between North America and Europe.

(23:23) Highlighting the relationship between supply chain digitization and sustainability efforts.

Resources Mentioned:

Joachim Schaut - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-schaut-a8a00a171/

DB Schenker - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbschenker/

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