Holger Schiele
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Holger Schiele is a leading scholar in purchasing and supply management, with a particular focus on how technological disruption reshapes inter-organizational relationships. His most-cited work, "Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies: Future roles in purchasing and supply management" (2023, 31 citations), examines the paradigm shift driven by digitalization, robotization, and emerging technologies, highlighting how these forces demand new roles and capabilities within procurement functions. Schiele’s research critically analyzes the economic and social consequences of Industry 4.0, offering actionable insights for firms navigating the transformation of supply chains. Beyond this paper, his broader contributions include pioneering work on supplier innovation, buyer-supplier collaboration, and the strategic evolution of purchasing. With a career spanning decades, Schiele has shaped both academic discourse and managerial practice, earning recognition for bridging theory with real-world application. His work is essential reading for students and professionals seeking to understand how procurement must adapt to an increasingly automated and interconnected industrial landscape.
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