SupplyChain Magazine October 2020 | Page 42

LOGISTICS - DRONES & AVGS

Tim Bridges , Global Head of Consumer Goods and Retail at Capgemini , discusses the influence of drones and AGVs as a result of COVID-19

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Q . As a way of introducing yourself , can you start off by telling us a bit about your career and your journey to finding yourself with Capgemini ? A . “ I lead Capgemini ’ s Consumer Goods and Retail global sector practice – a portfolio which includes major global retail , fashion , restaurant , consumer products , transportation , and distribution brands like McDonald ’ s , Coca-Cola , Meijer , Office Depot , Domino ’ s , and Unilever . I ’ ve been with Capgemini for over 20 years and was previously a partner at EY , where I created and led the Structured Lending practice for blue chip clients in the financial services and lending capital industry .”
Q . How would you describe Capgemini ? What gives it an edge over competitors ? A . “ Capgemini is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of our clients ’ opportunities in the evolving world of cloud , digital and platforms . We harness the power of data-driven insights to help brands compete against
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