SupplyChain Magazine February 2020 | Page 18

VODAFONE QATAR
18 the supply chain role . The supply chain has become a critical department across any telecom company . Our involvement starts with the planning stage , not just the execution . We can help the decision-makers to build their strategy and to properly put their plans in place .”
Aside from financial flux , the industry has also experienced changes in technology , and Vodafone is at the forefront of implementing one of the most potentially transformative technologies in recent memory , 5G . “ We ’ re proud to be one of the first operators in the world deploying 5G technology and making it commercially available for customers – an achievement we are really proud of .” Implementing 5G requires upgraded infrastructure , and “ Vodafone Qatar is taking the lead to be part of that growth in the coming years ,” says Nehme . “ The telecommunications industry is critical for any country , and that ’ s where we play our role in supporting the growth of the economy .”
FEBRUARY 2020