JAVIER CARNEVALI
SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY
Taking a company-wide approach recognises that effective supplier collaboration cannot exist in isolation. It requires engagement across functions, from finance to operations, with each bringing unique perspectives and requirements to supplier relationships.
The most successful organisations are those that create integrated frameworks where procurement becomes the central nervous system connecting internal stakeholders with external partners.
Martin Lockwood, Senior Director at Manhattan Associates, echoes this sentiment about the importance of unified approaches across business functions.
“ Organisations who don’ t have a single connected place to link their supply chain and commerce functions will find themselves at a disadvantage over those who take a unified, platform-based approach,” he emphasises.
The solution lies in breaking down operational silos that have historically fragmented supplier relationships across different business units.
Technology as an enabler of stakeholder engagement The role of technology in supplier collaboration raises an important question: how can leaders harness automation’ s efficiency while preserving the human relationships that drive meaningful partnerships?
The most sophisticated organisations are finding that success lies not in choosing between human and technological approaches, but in orchestrating them intelligently.
JAVIER CARNEVALI
TITLE: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
COMPANY: GRUPO HERDEZ INDUSTRY: FOOD & BEVERAGE
Javier is a recognised specialist in procurement, strategic sourcing and spend management. His work over the years has been focused on implementing best-in-class processes and technologies.
“ We map our decision-making process,” continues Javier.“ When you map the decision, you can assess whether it should be taken by a human or can be automated.
“ Technology will help us to deal with the transactions, but you need a human to deal with the relation. We’ ll never delegate that human connection to some technology.”
On this front, Martin emphasises that effective technology deployment requires seamless connectivity across all stakeholders.
“ Connectivity means ensuring all systems – from ERP to automation, IoT and RFID to warehouse and point of sale – communicate effortlessly, turning unstructured data into meaningful knowledge and insights,” he explains.
“ This is where cloud-native, API-driven solutions are key, allowing different pieces of information to come together instantly.”
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