DB Schenker has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the logistics service provider’s desired evolution towards its future as a “logistics-as-a-service” approach and aims to utilise Big Data analytics for enhanced supply chain performance.
Markus Sontheimer, CIO/CDO at DB Schenker, said, “We at DB Schenker thrive to make future logistics ever more intelligent. Our digital services will create value for our customers by making supply chains more data-driven and efficient. Using Microsoft Azure will boost our ability to seamlessly connect our cloud-based services with our real-world logistics solutions.”
Ulrich Homann, Corporate Vice President and Distinguished Architect, Cloud + AI at Microsoft said, “Investments in digital technologies help companies reimagine their businesses and build more agile and resilient operations. By harnessing Microsoft Azure, DB Schenker enables organizations to redefine their supply chains and accelerate the delivery of new customer value.”
DB Schenker will migrate key infrastructure services to Azure. This is said to enhance security, speed and scalability of DB Schenker’s cloud-based services. DB Schenker has already commenced the first cloud migration projects by using the Azure Migration Program in several country organisations.
A new Big Data service on Azure will aim to enable DB Schenker to analyse and optimise volumes, capacities and supply chain performance in near-real time.
At an earlier stage of this collaboration, DB Schenker has migrated its entire digital workspace for more than 60,000 employees into the cloud relying on Microsoft 365, which DB Schenker said has been key for its business continuity and working from home in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: DB Schenker
