Interview: Step-by-step to a better supply chain at Plastic Omnium
Plastic Omnium’s Étienne Jacob wants to improve communication between OEM and tier one supply chain teams to help mitigate risks – part of his strategy of practical steps for suppliers to improve efficiency, sustainability and digitalisation one step at a time.
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After 20 years working at OEMs, Étienne Jacob understands how the relationship between the central supply chain teams across carmakers and suppliers could improve, even if it is just by speaking by phone about potential risks. Jacob, who is global supply chain director for Plastic Omnium’s Intelligent Exterior Systems, speaks on the red sofa about small, but meaningful steps that tier one suppliers like his can take to reduce supply chain disruption, improve efficiency, reduce emissions and increase visibility.