Florian Strecker

For my German speaking followers, my Interview with Austrian "Die Presse" : "In an increasingly digital world, marketplaces are becoming more and more important. They offer the perfect platform to focus on what matters – the customers. Marketplaces connect manufacturers, distributors and partners and make hyperscaler technologies accessible to everyone. For Red Hat, these platforms are a central building block for continuing the open source philosophy and working in a cooperative ecosystem". Read the full interview in Die Presse here and find out how Red Hat is shaping the future of IT. #OpenSource #Marketplaces #RedHat #Cloud

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The classic supply chain was a hot topic during the pandemic and even the time after. Top line growth was impacted by the ability to deliver and master supply chain management in new ways. In a short interview I talk about the importance of mastering the "digital supply chain", the complex infrastructure that your digital services and offers rely on. Want to know more? Tune into this 4 minute read here... (German text) https://lnkd.in/df93-t5n

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Automotive retail is facing exciting changes. According to the latest report from KPMG Customer Insights, digital transformation is unlocking new opportunities to improve brand experiences and accompany customers on a seamless journey. At Corporate Identity Service AG, we are a growing network of experts and partners dedicated to supporting this transformation. Together, we are bridging the gap between digital and physical touchpoints to enhance the customer experience and meet evolving expectations. Our mission is to create a cohesive and enjoyable brand experience, from the first interaction to long-term loyalty. What does this mean for us? As a network, we unite the expertise of companies across areas like showroom implemention, lightning design, mixed reality experiences and IoT to help gently evolve the automotive industry. Our goal is to combine the best of traditional retail with modern digital solutions to create consistent and engaging brand experiences — in dealerships and beyond. The journey into the future of automotive retail is a collective one. We invite you to become part of our network and work with us as we shape the future of the industry. Thank you Dr. Henry Seifert-Redlich, Shuying Li and Tonio Salzwedel for this interesting insights! #Automotive #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation #AutomotiveRetail #Innovation #CIX #BrandExperience #FutureofAutomotive #AboutCIS

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Rethinking and innovating customer-facing processes is strategic for retailers. Discover how a leading #DIY retailer is successfully managing these challenges. #OMS #retail

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Today, our team members Thomas Spieker, VP Sales EMEA, and Daria Sainani, Head of Marketing, took the stage at the SAP Executive Exchange for Logistics at Teufelhof in Basel! They discussed different perspectives but all agreed that to drive logistics towards a future-proof direction, we must put focus on building resilient, sustainable supply chains, with visibility and digitalization playing a crucial role. A big thank you to SAP's Manuel Flubacher for having us on stage and and facilitating this important conversation. #SupplyChainVisibility #Resilience #Sustainability #DigitalSupplyChains #Shippeo #SAP #Basel

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Another Great example of the Ariadne Customer Journey solution delivering benefits to a Bricks & Mortar retailer - Even better to be recognised for it by our Industry Specialists - Well Done Team Ariadne. DM me to learn more of the benefits available from the Ariadne solution and team #Ariadne, #retailtechnology, #storeanalytics

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Can Data & Analytics thrive without AI? Like so much else, Data & Analytics is also dominated by the topic of AI. This is also evident in the trends identified by Gartner for this year. Whether it's at the strategic level or in practical and organizational aspects. #DataAnalytics #AI #Gartner #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation #BusinessIntelligence #DataScience #RemoteNative #TechInnovation

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𝐐: What's the impact of the standard enterprise IMS business model on inventory ROI? 𝐀: HUGE When it comes to inventory ROI, IT investments need to be justified with big results. Our VP of Retail Strategy Gregory Arthur breaks down the history of heavy IMS systems and why they tend to demand expensive setup and long-term commitment. #retailtechnology #cloudnative #retailcloud

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At Lampenwelt GmbH , we are a cloud-only company, operating our applications across all three major cloud providers. We utilize DoIt for managing our expenditures on #AWS and #GCP. I’m particularly impressed with their approach to supporting us in continuous improvement, maximizing the return on our investments in cloud technologies, and identifying opportunities for further cost optimization. DoIt’s new feature, DataHub (link in comment), appears to be an excellent tool for further optimizing our spending. It also provides a better way to allocate costs across different projects and applications. These features are beneficial not only for tech but also for business and controlling. This is especially crucial in times when #IT budgets are under pressure. #digitalmindset #cloudfirst

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From Google to Schwarz Gruppe (Nerkarsulm) And who exactly is that Schwarz group? The Schwarz Group (retail brand kaufland, Lidl) has poached a top manager from the competition to expand its digital business: Bernd Wagner, currently Managing Director of Google Cloud in Germany, will soon be joining the family-owned company. Wagner is to take over a new board department in the digital division Schwarz Digits. In this position, he will be responsible for all sales activities as well as for the Stackit cloud platform. Google Cloud confirmed that Wagner is leaving the company to pursue an "external career opportunity". The retail group Schwarz Gruppe, initially set up its cloud platform for internal purposes, for example as the basis for Lidl's customer app. It only began marketing it to external customers in 2022. The portfolio includes the cloud platform Stackit, the IT security solution XM Cyber and services with artificial intelligence from the start-up Aleph Alpha. Although the business with storage space, computing power, databases and other systems from the cloud has been growing strongly for years, it is highly competitive. In addition to the three major American providers Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and Google Cloud, which dominate around two thirds of the market, several European providers are also active, such as Ionos. #Google #Schwarzgruppe #Schwarzdigit #Lidl #StackIT #CMCyber #AI #Alephalpha #AWS #Microsoft #Googlecloud #Ionos #storage #computingpower #database #Berndwagner

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An interesting article from #McKinsey discusses the scaling up of #AI utilisation in companies. At Lampenwelt GmbH & Luqom Group, we have been experimenting with #GenAI in our processes since summer 2023 and already have several good examples 💪 of how these technologies make our work more efficient and quicker. It is now time to advance to the next stage – as the article states, “moving from individual experimentation to strategic value capture.” I am pleased that our management board is aligned on the strategic AI initiatives we are focusing on. We will be implementing them soon 😉 . More updates will follow in the coming months. #digitalmindset #cloudfirst #eCommerce

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We just finished a study on how US customers are perceiving markdown labels. If you want to learn more about the results follow the link in the comment section. I would be very interested on opinions regarding the European and especially German/Swiss/Austrian retail market. For me it feels we are behind leveraging dynamic pricing when trying to sell products nearing "best before date" or "must throw away date" as still seen by many consumers. I personally as a consumer think a dynamic price on a colored label showing me old and new price plus a % is the way to go for. It gives me all the information I need and rewards me for saving a product which will be wasted otherwise. As a retailer a dynamic price takes into account the individual location, product, time of the day, remaining inventory, and many other factors to make sure besides rewarding the consumer I still stay as profitable as possible in a competitive environment. Still I only see 30 or 50% stickers sometimes. And last it is not just about the % discount, it is about establishing a transparent markdown process allowing to track waste, educate the organisation and identify room for improvement. #markdowns #foodwaste #grocery #operations #sustainability #ESG #labels #retailinnovation

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What a start! Fabulous panel in Munich, first stop of the Mirakl World Tour. Ralf Buehler, CEO at Conrad Electronic Linz GmbH JJ Van Oosten, Founder @ Digital Retail Transformation. Jason Visse-Demortier, Chief Supply Officer @ BestSecret Group My learnings: - One of the speakers is a heavy metal fan, another one sent a plant to Mars, and the third one has three kids who were born in three different countries in the last three years. I’ll let you guess who’s who! - Internal competition, cannibalisation are fears and misconceptions. (Ralf) - The fundamental question is about Growth. Running your business as usual, by opening stores, is very predictable, but it will bring 2,3, maybe 4% growth. The growth I am taking about is how to achieve 1B€ incremental revenue? Only with #marketplace you can achieve this. (JJ) - In our industry, supply creates demand. With #marketplace we bring much more supply with our brand partners (Jason) - #Retailmedia is a great opportunity for retailers and brands: you have much better results with a captive audience then in Google. (JJ)

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+++ LIVE FROM OMR 2024 +++ At OMR 2024, the SAP booth was buzzing with activity for two straight days, featuring 9 SAP partners and customers who showcased their innovative projects and solutions for SAP Customer Experience. Among the highlights was the NFT Hunt supported by the NFT Management by SAP team, which spearheaded an exhilarating NFT Hunt that kept visitors engaged throughout the entire journey at the booth. The NFT Hunt offered participants the chance to track down 9 unique NFTs, each unlocking rewards along the way. The more NFTs collected, the greater the likelihood of winning the raffle with its enticing prizes. This gamified approach not only drew attention but also fostered meaningful interaction with the SAP booth. Integral to the success of the NFT Hunt was the seamless integration of Emarsys, which facilitated the distribution of all NFT-related emails. This demonstration underscored the versatility and effectiveness of SAP's solutions in real-world scenarios. Fun fact: the background music in the video was AI-generated, we love it 🚀! In summary, the NFT Hunt at OMR 2024 was a testament to SAP's commitment to innovation and engagement. The event not only showcased the potential of NFTs but also demonstrated the power of collaboration and creativity within the SAP community. Love it? Reshare and spread the word! ❤️💪💥 SAP Customer Experience Ritu Bhargava Shardul Vikram Scott Young Anja Wilbert Lucas Bergström Deria Spalek Kai Stübane Aria Niazi Narek Asadorian Rohit Deshpande Wing Hin T. Sebastian Pfoertner Martin Barzauner Viktoria Huber Dirk Häußermann Alexander Klaeger Tatiana V. Kenneth Fajardo Marcus Koring Rhys Nölke Ralf Westhoff #OMR24 #SAPCustomerExperience #NFTManagement #NFTs #Engagement #Innovation #Emarsys # #TechShowcase #Gamification

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Doing it together: HORNBACH Baumarkt AG, one of the leading DIY store operators in Germany, has selected RELEX Solutions to implement powerful forecasting and scheduling systems for the Europe-wide branch network and in logistics centers.   RELEX enables HORNBACH to make its supply chain more efficient, optimize supplier processes and maximize warehouse availability, which meets the company's operational goals. Through comprehensive transparency and AI-controlled automation, HORNBACH can better control the diverse product range and ensure optimal inventory levels.  Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d6uk9wcp #retail #retailplanning #retailoptimization #supplychain #supplychainoptimization #forecasting #replenishment #ai #ml #diy #hardware #relexsolutions

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Whooop Whooop ... we did it again... our latest BearingPoint/ IIHD New Retail Paper has been published today. Learn how AI models can support you in reducing ambiguity and uncertainty in decision making. More details on the launch page: https://lnkd.in/ej3PDx8M

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