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AI based freight platform by Kuehne + Nagel to shape the future of the overland shipments in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, 9-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel announced it is rolling out an AI-based digital freight platform in Asia Pacific, first starting off with Thailand. With this launch, the company is expanding its suite of online services. The AI freight platform is called etrucKNow.com and will bridge the supply and demand of overland logistics via a digital marketplace. etrucKNow will offer a faster way for customers to book trucks and an easier way for carriers to unlock business opportunities.

Thailand has been selected for the launch of the new freight platform due to its market where the road freight industry is projected to grow to a market size of over USD 31 billion by 2023. Kuehne + Nagel’s digital platform will eventually be rolled out in India, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia in 2019 and 2020.

Simplified quotation and comparison process features are part of the new digital platform etrucKNow for the convenience of the shippers. The most competitive quotation is achieved by relying on an AI-enabled engine that takes the shipment details provided by the customer and automates the quotation comparison process by validating multiple data points. Simply put, proprietary rate engine will make a use of an AI to match shipper’s requirements with carrier availability while eliminating the manual processes.

During the launch period, customers will get additional savings through promotion codes.

The AI freight platform etrucKNow boasts real-time visibility, which is an important concern to customers and carriers. Shippers and carriers will always know in real-time where their shipments or drivers are through the etrucKNow’s real-time track and trace capabilities. They will also receive pro-active service alerts on delivery milestones.

Approved carriers on the etrucKNow platform will be given the opportunity to convert their empty space or trips into potential revenue through the marketplace platform which provides them with access to a network of shippers requiring road freight services. Truck operators can register for an account on etrucKNow.com and will be subject to a vetting and onboarding process.

Commenting on the freight platform launch, Chellan Ganesan, Vice President of Overland for Kuehne + Nagel South Asia Pacific, said:

“etrucKNow.com is an easy-to-use web application designed and developed based on customers’ needs and market trends. We are very excited to be able to shape the future of the overland business here in Asia.”

KPMG Digital Village assisted with the development of etrucKNow.com.

The etrucKNow freight platform is part of Kuehne + Nagel’s digital transformation strategy.

Media contacts:

Angela M. Schmidt
Corporate Communications
angela.schmidt@kuehne-nagel.com
+41 447869656

Geraldine Teo
Communications South Asia Pacific
geraldine.teo@kuehne-nagel.com
+65 330 0631

SOURCE: Kuehne + Nagel

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SEAT appoints new executive Vice-president for Purchasing

ALFONSO SANCHA, NEW SEAT EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR PURCHASING

MARTORELL, 22-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT announces the appointment of Alfonso Sancha as new executive Vice-president for Purchasing. He will assume his position on September 1st and will be a part of the SEAT Executive Committee. He will be replacing company Executive Committee member Klaus Ziegler who will become Head of Purchasing for connectivity, e-mobility and driver assistance systems for the Volkswagen Group worldwide.

Sancha joins the company at a time when Purchasing has expanded its responsibilities with the Volkswagen Group. He will provide additional momentum to the figures of Purchasing. Sancha aims to develop SEAT’s electric strategy within the Purchasing division, enhance its leadership in North Africa, where the company is leading supplier relations in the region, in China where SEAT is present in the framework of the joint venture between Volkswagen Group China and JAC, and support SEAT’s expansion in Latin America. In 2018, Purchasing managed a volume of 7.137 billion euros, up by 5.6% compared to the previous year (6.758 billion). The volume of purchases managed by SEAT has gone up by 23.2% in the past five years.

SEAT has also been in charge of coordinating the Volkswagen Group’s general purchasing activities since 2017 in the Iberian Peninsula for all procurements that are not directly related to vehicles, with the aim of identifying synergies and contributing to cost optimisation.

Prior to joining SEAT, Alfonso Sancha has worked extensively in the Volkswagen Group, where he previously carried out responsibilities in the areas of external Purchasing and new projects. He has also held internationally relevant positions in Germany, Mexico and China. He was the executive Vice-president for Purchasing at Volkswagen Group China from 2011 to 2014. Currently, Sancha is the Head of Purchasing of metal parts for the entire Volkswagen Group, until he joins SEAT in September.

Luca de Meo, SEAT President, said: “Alfonso Sancha’s long trajectory in the area of Purchasing, at the Volkswagen Group and in strategic projects and markets for SEAT, such as China, will be decisive for reaching the future goals of the company and boosting the results achieved until now. We are very happy to welcome a Spanish executive with extensive international experience to the SEAT Executive Committee.”

Commenting on Klaus Ziegler’s new role as Head of Purchasing for connectivity, e-mobility and driver assistance systems, Luca de Meo added: “Klaus Ziegler has been a cornerstone in managing the network of suppliers for the product offensive we launched beginning in 2016 and has contributed to successfully attaining key projects such as managing general purchases in the Iberian Peninsula and being the lead brand in North Africa.”

Contact SEAT Communications:

Cristina Vall-Llosada
Head of Corporate Communications
M/ +34 646 295 296
cristina.vall-llosada@seat.es

Blanca Marco
Corporate Communications
M/ +34 699 158 887
Blanca.marco@seat.es

SOURCE: SEAT, S.A.

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