This month ’ s cover features Michael Perkins , Director of IDP Global Procurement at Volvo Car Group , discussing the company ’ s holistic approach to strategic partnerships and the evolution of its operations .

Other leaders that feature in this edition include Damiano Marabelli , Central & Eastern Europe Business Unit CIO , The Coca-Cola Company , who discusses IT ’ s role in facilitating a ‘ Total Beverage ’ transformation within the company , as well as Dirk Holbach , Corporate Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain Laundry and Home Care at Henkel , on the effect technology has had on the supply chain .

Elsewhere Ian Masson , Commercial Director at Showpad discusses how servitisation can help manufacturers

remain competitive , while Henning Ohlsso , CSR Director at Epson ( Europe ), details the company ’ s lean approach to manufacturing and how it draws on the Japanese philosophy of monozukuri .

We also hear from Orange Business Services ’ Frank de Jong , discussing the use of intelligent automation to improve efficiency and production processes in manufacturing , and explore the Top 10 digital factories from leading companies around the world .

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