'Cybersecurity is the other side of Digitalization', what's that all about? 

Find out in this episode of the DigiPodcast! Join the conversation between moderator Thomas Holzner and cybersecurity expert Alexander Schatz as they explore the crucial role of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape. Learn how our Cybersecurity colleagues protect Siemens from hacker attacks and prevent serious damage, and what the day-to-day business of Cybersecurity looks like. Gain insights into the importance of cybersecurity and the opportunities AI could offer in the future in this episode. Tune in! 

Communication is key, both in private and professional partnerships. Active listening, interaction and agility are indispensable in this context. With the so-called agile request for quotation or agile RfQ, Oliver Bellon has taken an innovative step to make tenders and projects in purchasing more collaborative. This approach brings all partners closer together right from the start and counteracts relationship crises right from the start. The result: more effective collaboration that, above all, saves time and nerves. You can hear exactly how this works in this episode of the DigiPodcast with host Thomas Holzner! 

Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel, sowohl in privaten als auch in beruflichen Partnerschaften. Aktives Zuhören, Interaktion und Agilität sind dabei kaum wegzudenken. Mit der sogenannten agilen Angebotsanfrage oder agile RfQ hat Oliver Bellon einen innovativen Schritt gewagt, um Ausschreibungen und Projekte im Einkauf kollaborativer zu gestalten. Dieser Ansatz bringt alle Partner gleich von Anfang an näher zusammen und wirkt Beziehungskrisen gleich von Anfang an entgegen. Das Ergebnis: Ein effektiveres Zusammenarbeiten, das vor allem auch Zeit und Nerven spart. Wie das genau funktioniert, hören Sie in dieser Episode des DigiPodcast mit Moderator Thomas Holzner! 

Bei Beratern haben viele ein Bild vor Augen: Schwarzer Anzug, teure Uhr und lange Arbeitszeit. Aber Ist guter Rat wirklich teuer, wie man so schön sagt? In dieser Episode des DigiPodcast, teilt Franziska Seewald Einblicke ihres abwechslungsreichen Alltags als globale Leiterin des Einkaufs von Managementberatern. Franziska räumt mit den typischen Klischees in der Branche auf und teilt außergewöhnliche Erfahrungen in ihrer Laufbahn in diesem spannenden Bereich des Einkaufs. Dabei geht es neben der Optimierung eines Angebots, immer auch um die authentische Kommunikation und den Austausch aller Beteiligten. Gemeinsam mit Moderator Thomas Holzner, zeigt sie was es bedeutet, wenn statt Waren Dienstleistungen eingekauft werden.  

When it comes to consultants, many have an image in mind: black suit, expensive watch and long working hours. But is good advice really expensive, as the saying goes? In this episode of the DigiPodcast, Franziska Seewald shares insights from her colorful day-to-day life as global head of procurement for management consultants. Franziska dispels the typical clichés in the industry and shares her interesting experiences in her career in this challenging area of purchasing. Besides the optimization of an offer, it is always about credible communication and exchange between all parties involved. Together with moderator Thomas Holzner, she shows what exactly it means when services are purchased instead of goods. 

Crazy, two years of DigiPodcast! In the meantime we have published 24 episodes - time for a review! But that's not all you can expect in the new episode. Christiane Weidendorfer and Sina Auer, the two producers of the DigiPodcast, together with host Thomas Holzner, give you an insight into the upcoming innovations. Don't worry, the successful concept of the DigiPodcast will not be subject to many changes: however, one or the other nuance will be revolutionized and that will be exciting! So listen in to not miss the developments and new ideas for the year 2023.

Brauchen Sie einen Rat für Ihre Karriere? Dann ist es wichtig, von erfahrenen Menschen zu lernen, um sich weiterzuentwickeln und erfolgreich zu werden! 

Junge Talente zu unterstützen und zu fördern ist nur eine der vielen Facetten von unserem Gast in dieser DigiPodcast Folge. Joachim Scholz gibt einzigartige Einblicke in seine 40 Jahre lange und erfolgreiche Karriere bei Siemens. Als ehemaliger Head of Local Buying and Business Partners war er für die Aufsicht über die Regionen und Länder der SCM-Organisation verantwortlich, was ihm eine einzigartige Perspektive für das Management und den Betrieb eines globalen Unternehmens eröffnet hat. Im Laufe seiner Karriere hat Joachim viele Höhepunkte erlebt, darunter das Arbeiten und Leben im Ausland. Wie wichtig es ist, offen für neue Erfahrungen und Herausforderungen zu sein, ist nur einer der vielen Punkte, die er mit Moderator Thomas Holzner teilt.  

Need some career advice? Then learning from more experienced people is an important way to grow and set yourself up for success! 

Supporting young talents is only one of the many facets of this episode's guest, Joachim Scholz. Joachim looks back on a 40-year-long and successful career at Siemens. As former Head of Local Buying and Business Partners, he was responsible for overseeing the regions and countries for the SCM organization, which has given him a unique perspective on how to manage and operate a global business. Throughout his career, Joachim has had many highlights, including working and living abroad in different countries and cultures. The importance of being open to new experiences and challenges is only one of the many points, he shares with moderator Thomas Holzner.  

Challenge accepted! Being able to adapt quickly to new and challenging circumstances – that is the daily business of this episode’s guest Michael Haendel. The Head of Supply Chain Management in China talks with moderator Thomas Holzner not only about the challenges and opportunities that come from managing such a speedy high performer like China. Flexibility and collaboration are two of the key factors, that make China such an important driver and accelerator for digitalization alongside the supply chain. The willingness to learn and to explore new trends is just as necessary as understanding the current locally needs.  

Listen now to the new DigiPodcast episode to find out more about the high performing ‘Middle Kingdom’! 

Innovation as an important driving force for Siemens SCM requires creative and flexible minds to create new paths. A great example for rethinking and innovating established methods is what IT Commodity Manager Rodrigo Junqueira and Cost and Value Engineer expert Pete van Caulil from the SCM Team in the US brought to the table: Through cross-functional collaboration, they combined Commodity Management and Cost and Value Engineering and became the first at Siemens to transfer CVE methods to IT services. This completely new approach creates more cost transparency, efficiency and thus great added value. Are you curious about the methods involved and how value creation can be expanded in this way? Then listen to the new episode of the DigiPodcast!