Leadership focused on change
In these roles, Schumacher oversaw a large-scale transition to a sustainable, technology-enabled supply chain. At Unilever, we are leading the collaboration with Amazon. Kaizen: Japanese problem-solving methodology Map pain points and use data to reduce waste and inefficiencies in the order-to-fulfillment cycle.
FrieslandCampina has reduced emissions and increased productivity by consolidating its Dutch production and logistics facilities in Rotterdam with its Maasdam site and also closing two milk powder towers in Leeuwarden. This has resulted in a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions in daily fresh dairy production.
In addition, Schumacher led the installation of 96 Lely Spheres, a circular barn system that automatically separates solid manure and urine and converts the nitrogen emissions into fertilizer. This reduced nitrogen emissions by up to 70%.
This experience may inform Barry Callebaut’s continued research with AI. company Partnering with Microsoft in 2024 Simplify and digitize your front-end and back-end to introduce efficiency across your value chain.
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Indeed, as part of his new role, Schumacher will be driving the company’s development. BC Next Level Transformation ProgramThis includes using collaborative technology to streamline production, optimize supply chains, and improve customer experience by reducing time to market.
transition period
Schumacher takes over from Peter Feld, who left the company to pursue other career opportunities.
Callebaut was selected after an “extensive global search process”, said Patrick de Mecenaire, chairman of the board.
“Mr. Hayne is an experienced and decisive leader with a unique combination of food, B2C, B2B and ingredients expertise,” Demazener said in a statement. “He is the right leader at this stage to chart Barry Callebaut’s next phase of increased customer focus, cultural and financial strength, based on a fully integrated cocoa and chocolate business model.
Barry Callebaut said Feld faced challenges during his tenure as leader, including exorbitant cocoa prices, market turmoil and a difficult geopolitical situation. He will continue to serve as an advisor to assist with the transition.
