We speak with Vijay Chintam , Head of Procurement and Supply Chain ( India ) and Filippo Fanfani , Vice President of Procurement at Ansaldo STS , regarding the company ’ s continual growth , which is underpinned by its exceptional procurement services
Working with global contractors worldwide , Ansaldo STS has become one of the leading multifunctional railway signalling and integrated transport companies in the world . Supporting individuals in moving from A to B , the company has amassed a USD $ 1.5bn ( or € 1.3bn ) turnover , providing exceptional safety standards throughout its operations .
An international technology company specialising in the development and delivery of integrated solutions for passenger and freight rail networks and Mass Transit worldwide , Ansaldo STS designs , manufactures , installs and commissions solutions for the management and control of new and upgraded railway , transit and freight lines in approximately 28 countries .
“ Ansaldo is a global organisation ,” explains Filippo Fanfani , Vice President of Procurement . With two thirds of the company based outside of Italy , Ansaldo STS has undergone an internal shift in its procurement processes to cater towards this newfound global outlook , competing with larger competitors , such as Siemens in a number of projects . The objective to adopt best in class procurement practices in this sector has led the company to utilise the ERP system ( SAP ) for its procurement and supply chain functions ; however , Fanfani explains that there has not
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