Brian Schulties
concedes the cable industry is quite conservative and only implements technology when it can serve a proven purpose . “ One of the most interesting things we ’ re doing is putting tracking devices on our cable drums to be able to monitor where they are at all times and ensure there is a faster turnaround of these assets once the cable on the drums has been used ,” he reveals . Meanwhile , Schulties believes there ’ s potential to harness AI capabilities to reduce the need for remedial tasks .
Almost a year on from the acquisition , Prysmian Group is preparing the significant step of merging its ERP systems . “ It will generate efficiencies
“EXPECTATIONS SINCE THE MERGER ARE HIGH , AND WE ONLY HAVE TWO YEARS FROM START-TO- FINISH TO WORK ON THE SYNERGIES – BEYOND THAT IT BECOMES THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS ”
— Brian Schulties , CPO NA , Prysmian Group
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Brian Schulties
Brian Schulties is the head of Purchasing for Prysmian Group North America . Schulties has more than 30 years of experience in the procurement field in the automotive , foundry and wire and cable markets . Prior to joining the company , he was the vice president of Sourcing for General Cable . Brian holds a bachelor ’ s degree in business administration from Cleary University and has a lifetime C . P . M . certification .
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