Business Chief Europe Magazine August 2020 | Page 478

Hicham
VODAFONE QATAR
Hicham
Nehme , A . Head of Supply Chain at Vodafone Qatar , explains how the company builds and sustains partnerships
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478 transformation well it ’ s also crucial to pay attention to the organisation ’ s structure and how this will change . That ’ s why any successful digital transformation starts from the top , from the leaders , and works down to the employees .”
While data analysis is becoming increasingly useful , it will play an even more important role in the future , along with blockchain and AI . “ We ’ re now using data analysis more than ever before to forecast ,” Nehme explains . “ This is enabling organisations to look at potential impacts on projects and profitability .”
Technology aside , he shares that strong partnerships are also essential to success . “ If companies act like solo endeavours they will fail . Organisations depend on their surroundings and their suppliers to build technology and share knowledge .”
Considering those suppliers , Nehme explains that the crisis has led to a redefining of what a partnership can be . “ It ’ s led us to reevaluate our suppliers based on how they react during the crisis , and whether they were available when we needed them ,” he affirms . “ How you react towards a crisis and
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