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Upskilling for “Purchasing 4.0”

In: The Nature of Purchasing

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  • Yasmin Weiß

    (Nuremberg Institute of Technology)

  • Sonja Kamm

    (BMW Group)

Abstract

This chapter gives an overview of how European automotive OEMs can master the future of purchasing with the right skill set. The chapter highlights the overall trends in purchasing in the automotive industry from the perspective of European OEMs. On the basis of these trends, the needed skills are described in detail which purchasers will need in the future in order to master their enhanced role. Moreover, a profile of a “well-rounded” purchaser is analyzed, which gives the reader a differentiated overview on concrete skill and mindset needs. The reader also gets insights with which method and strategic view future skill needs can be identified in advance in order to have enough time to upskill the workforce accordingly. As China plays a major role as a sourcing location for the automotive industry, the chapter also points out the special skill needs for purchasers of automotive OEMS in China and reflects on the basics of doing business in China.

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  • Yasmin Weiß & Sonja Kamm, 2020. "Upskilling for “Purchasing 4.0”," Management for Professionals, in: Florian Schupp & Heiko Wöhner (ed.), The Nature of Purchasing, pages 77-88, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-3-030-43502-8_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-43502-8_2
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