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“ There ’ s no right or wrong way to start , and it has to make sense for your business ”
ÇAĞLAYAN ARKAN VP GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN AT MICROSOFT .
“ Microsoft has one of the most ambitious and broadest mission statements , and that really is very attractive for people like me , that are all about leading with their vision and helping others ,” said Arkan , but he is clear he was most excited about the technology at the company .
“ Technology has changed both personal lives and how businesses operate . It ’ s part of Microsoft ’ s mission , in terms of , ‘ we democratise technology and now , we ’ re going to democratise digital transformation ’. Being part of that , being able to influence something that is so impactful – I don ’ t know how life gets any better .”
The ‘ art of possible ’ and smart manufacturing at Microsoft Arkan ’ s observations from time spent travelling around the globe , talking to customers every day of all sizes and different verticals , have led him to understand that not all leaders understand what Microsoft technology has to offer .
According to Arkan , in an ideal world , if everyone knew what technology had to offer , we would already have a sustainable world , with sustainable operations and supply chains .
“ We would have moved our workforce to the digital age and reskilled them ,” he asserts . manufacturingdigital . com 41