SAP
“ Your supply chain is a business risk . It ’ s an operational risk , but it ’ s also a reputational risk ”
DR TOM JANOSHALMI SVP IN CUSTOMER SUCCESS , SAP
you ’ re here as an organisation . What kinds of problems can you address in the world ?” he says . “ By doing so , it makes you stronger . It makes you more talented , and makes the world a better place .”
Janoshalmi is currently seeking more technology or services partners , like FRDM , to help make supply chains more ethical .
“ We need to work with our customers and our future customers , [ to persuade them ] that they need to invest in building transparent and resilient supply chains ,” he says .
Janoshalmi realises that there are major challenges ahead if his dream of a more ethical supply chain is to be realised , but he also believes that there is both an opportunity and obligation to make this happen . Governments and international organisations , such as the UN , have regulatory control mechanisms already in place , including the public disclosure of the reduction of slavery in supply chains . But ultimately the message for both organisations and consumers is really simple .
“ What is coming next is really to buy better ,” he says . “ If I had to use just two words , then it ’ s really to buy better .” 146 December 2021