WHAT IS DIGITAL ?
which are further ahead , and the landscape has yet to smooth out and catch up . “ It ’ s a journey ,” says Schijven . “ That ’ s what makes this space so interesting . You ’ re always pushing the envelope because you ’ re working with clients who are starting out in the ‘ beginner ’ phase , as well as clients who are absolute leaders in the space – you have to have the exhaustive content and disruptive innovation capability to show both of them how to reach the next level , and get the next doubledigit cost reduction or multiple base point value enhancement .”
WHAT IS DIGITAL ?
A key challenge Schijven sees procurement professionals face is the shift to digital , with one simple question on their minds : “ What is digital ? What is this all about ? I ’ m hearing this buzzword flying around , but I don ’ t have a clue what it is . I ’ m Googling it and getting around 400 definitions .” According to the consultant : “ The key challenges are really around how to capitalize on a world where everything is connected through different levels of technology , as well as understanding advanced analytics that allow you to harness
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Natascha Schijven is a senior leader with deep experience in large scale cost and strategic procurement transformation across food & beverage , retail , pharma , chemicals and oil & gas in Europe , North America and Asia . She was recently recognized by SCMA as one of Canada ’ s 100 Influential Women in Supply Chain . Schijven is considered a thought leader in analytics-empowered / digital cost transformation and is an experienced panelist and public speaker . She is passionate about enhancing workplace diversity , mentoring and advancing women leaders . Schijven currently leads the Direct Materials Management offering for Deloitte Canada .
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