Interview- Henkel VP Ferry Bakker: AI, Data Reshaping Supply Chains for Greater Resilience and Sustainability
· Source: fintechgate.net
In short
Ferry Bakker, Vice President of Regional Supply Chain Operations for Henkel's Consumer Brands division, discusses how companies must fundamentally re-engineer supply chains using data and AI to enhance resilience amid geopolitical tensions and shifting trade routes. He emphasizes the importance of local capabilities, scenario modeling, and real-time data transparency for agile decision-making. Bakker highlights that digital transformation enables near-real-time disruption modeling and improved forecasting, while automation and Industry 4.0 technologies help build more sustainable and resilient supply chains in high-growth regions.
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Tags: supply-chain, resilience, automation, forecasting, logistics, sustainability