DigiPodcast

Traditional consulting is at its end... What lies behind this statement and what kind of consulting is more in demand today than ever before is the topic of this DigiPodcast episode. Juergen Reiner, CEO of Siemens Advanta Consulting, discusses with moderator Thomas Holzner what makes his team unique in this respect and what is done differently and in keeping with the times: the aim is to achieve r...

Die klassische Beratung ist am Ende... Was sich hinter dieser Aussage verbirgt und welche Art von Beratung heute mehr denn je gefragt ist, ist Thema dieser DigiPodcast-Folge. Juergen Reiner, CEO von Siemens Advanta Consulting, spricht mit Moderator Thomas Holzner darüber, was sein Team in dieser Hinsicht einzigartig macht und was anders und zeitgemäß gemacht wird: Es geht darum, Ergebnisse und Zie...

What is Siemens Advanta all about? Consulting? Yes, but there is so much more! In this episode, Siemens Advanta CFO Gerlinde Sturm and moderator Thomas Holzner shine light on the whole portfolio Siemens Advanta has to offer: end-to-end services for digital and sustainability transformation combined with the finest Siemens technologies. Gerlinde also shares insights into her path as CFO at Siemens...

Um was geht es eigentlich bei Siemens Advanta? Beratung? Ja, aber da steckt noch so viel mehr dahinter! In dieser Episode des DigiPodcast, geben Siemens Advanta CFO Gerlinde Sturm und Moderator Thomas Holzner Einblicke in das gesamte Portoflio, das Siemens Advanta anzubieten hat: end-to-end Services für digitale und nachhaltige Transformation in Verbindung mit den besten Technologien aus dem Hause...

Currently, it seems that only one topic is being discussed: ChatGPT, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly, and so on – Generative AI is fascinating the entire world. But what about in our Siemens universe? What possibilities does generative AI offer us? Moderator Thomas Holzner explores this topic in this episode of the DigiPodcast with his guest Fabian Tinkl-Hennighausen. Fabian heads the Value Center Analytics...

Aktuell scheint nur noch von einem Thema die Rede zu sein: ChatGPT, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly und so weiter – Generative AI fasziniert die ganze Welt. Doch wie sieht es da in unserem Siemens Kosmos aus? Welche Möglichkeiten bietet uns generative AI? Diesem Thema widmet sich Moderator Thomas Holzner in dieser Episode des DigiPodcast mit seinem Gast Fabian Tinkl-Hennighausen. Fabian leitet das Value Cen...

At Siemens, there are numerous diverse and exciting development programs available. In this DigiPodcast episode, we add to our series on the Global Development Program (GDP) designed for young talents at Siemens SCM. Accordingly, this episode particularly highlights the global and crossfunctional aspect of the GDP, as our guest, Cyrus Irani, joined moderator Thomas Holzner from his workplace in Ja...

This Episode of the DigiPodcast is al about ALMA. ALMA is not only a pretty first name, but also a new helpful tool within the supply chain management to escalate critical shortages. The Mendix based platform provides an efficient and direct communication and crisis management with suppliers. This episode’s guest and developer of ALMA, Claus Grabinger, talks with moderator Thomas Holzner about the...

In dieser Folge der DigiPodcats dreht sich alles um ALMA. ALMA ist nicht nur ein hübscher Vorname, sondern ein neues hilfreiches Tool im Supply Chain Management zur Eskalation kritischer Engpässe. Die auf Mendix basierende Plattform ermöglicht eine effiziente und direkte Kommunikation im Krisenmanagement mit Lieferanten. Gast und Entwickler von ALMA, Claus Grabinger, spricht mit Moderator Thomas H...

Cybersecurity ist die andere Seite der Digitalisierung", was hat es wohl damit auf sich? Finde es in dieser Folge des DigiPodcasts heraus! Im Gespräch zwischen Moderator Thomas Holzner und Cybersecurity-Experte Alexander Schatz geht es um die entscheidende Rolle von Cybersecurity in der heutigen digitalen Landschaft. Erfahre, wie die Kolleg*innen und Kollegen der Cybersecurity Siemens vor Hac...

'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 da...

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...

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...

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 auß...

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 h...

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...

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 ehemalige...

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 region...

 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...

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 Managem...

Digitalization not only a huge part of our day-to-day life, but also in our Siemens factories. But with many factories all over the world, how can we ensure a digitalization process, where no one is left behind? That’s where the Factory Digitalization Program comes into play! In this episode, Petra Monn head of this program for Siemens, talks about the importance of learning and networking in this...

Sustainability, decarbonization or social value – especially for our Siemens Supply Chain Management team from the UK, these are not just buzzwords, it’s a mission. How can we give something back to society and build a greener future? Our Head of SCM UK, Dietmar Harteveld talks about these topics with our moderator Thomas Holzner. Why also a growth mindset is necessary on the way from a one-on-one...

Are you considering trying out a different job or perhaps getting a look at another department in order to further develop your own skills and interests?  This is exactly where Priska Goebel-Ralph and Lien Kemper started with their development of the "Beyond Homezone" program. This Siemens growth format helps its participants to step out of their comfort zone and gain work experience beyond o...

Have you ever heard of "CII"? And no, it does not mean "CIA". CII stands for "Collaborative, Innovative, Impactful" and is the slogan of SCM Functional Excellence (FE) at Siemens.  The FE teams cover the topic areas of Strategy & Transformation, Business & Market Intelligence, Supplier Management & Innovation, Procurement Standards & Sustainability as well as Platform & Da...

Siemens is a global player with over 190 locations around the world. One of the most important countries for Siemens is India. The Supply Chain Management team in India is not only generating value for the company through and with their supplier base and partners and society, but is also a major pillar when it comes to digitalization. In this episode Thomas Holzner talks with the head of Siemens S...