Phillipe Mahler , Chief Procurement Officer of GEODIS , discusses how his company is utilising technology amidst a digital transformation
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A s businesses across the globe are impacted by digital transformation , companies in a diverse range of industries are tasked with undergoing a technological change in order to accelerate processes . Phillipe Mahler , Chief Procurement Officer ( CPO ) of freight transportation and logistics firm GEODIS , understands the importance of embracing technology in a bid to ease operations . Since first joining GEODIS in January 2010 as High-Tech Key Accounts Director , Mahler worked in a variety of different roles , such as Corporate Market Director and Transformation Director , before moving into his current position as CPO in early 2013 . Split into five different lines of business , GEODIS ’ operations include Freight Forwarding , Distribution and Express , Road Transport , Contract Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation ( SCO ) which manages its customers ’ supply chain by offering end-to-end solutions , enabled by the company ’ s processes , systems , infrastructure and personnel . Heading up the operations and procurement division , Mahler recognises the value of utilising his experience in supply chain to help him succeed in his current role . “ My previous experience has allowed me to better