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elcome to the November edition of Supply Chain Digital . Following various acquisitions across North America , travel and lifestyle giant AccorHotels is growing its footprint across the continent and transforming the guest experience – and this development is being driven by strategic procurement .
For this month ’ s cover feature , Supply Chain Digital caught up with SVP of Procurement Sebastien Brunel , who gave us an insight into the changing hospitality market , and how Accor- Hotels caters for this by providing a unique guest experience including locally sourced produce .
“ We have a strong desire to buy local , and work with local producers … this is the way , especially in the luxury hospitality business , to provide local experiences ,” says Brunel . You can find out more about AccorHotels ’
procurement transformation in our exclusive video content .
Meanwhile , we spoke to EY ’ s Global Supply Chain Leader Glenn Steinberg about how the business is helping companies reinvent their supply chains for a digital future . We also have exclusive insight from one of the world ’ s largest distributors of promotional merchandise . BDA ’ s seasoned Director of Global Sourcing , Rob Bangerter , discusses why brands should look at the big picture for costs savings .
Don ’ t forget to check out our company profiles on Nebraska Book Company , AEX Gold , SigmaPoint Technologies , Service Corporation International and more .
Enjoy the issue ! Olivia Minnock . Olivia Minnock @ bizclikmedia . com
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