Motivation und Zielsetzung Methode und Vorgehensweise Status und nächste Schritte Betreuung Porsche: Betreuung Hochschule: 1. Jahr 2. Jahr 3. Jahr AI Methods in Procurement - Simulation workflow concept - • Case study in the automotive industry with real business data (confidential) • Interesting master thesis project in the newly founded Car I am Digital (CARIAD) organization within the Volkswagen Group • Identify and create further potentials for cost savings and workflow improvements • Provide better data for decision-making • Create tangible added value through AI also for your organization 20210606_SDS_DC_Simulation_Poster_How many buyers does it take to build a car_Mannheim_Spreitzenbarth_Jan.pdf.pptx 2/3 Jan Martin Spreitzenbarth, University of Mannheim Value function: Max periods ௐ௘௜௚௛௧ொ ଵିௐ௘௜௚௛௧் (1) Key performance indicators to be measured may include maverick buying, unmet expectations, attitude towards procurement, idle time and excessive workload, which could answer the research question and prepositions. Motivation Outlook Method Looking forward to further ideas to improve the simulation concept. Looking forward to further ideas to improve the simulation concept. Working prototype for a value function of procurement The conceptual model is iteratively improved through feedback 20210606_SDS_DC_Simulation_Poster_How many buyers does it take to build a car_Mannheim_Spreitzenbarth_Jan.pdf.pptx 1/3 Jan Martin Spreitzenbarth, University of Mannheim Research question: How to solve the organizational sizing problem by maximizing procurement value creation? Preposition I: The sizing problem can be solved by optimizing the value function Preposition II: Simulation shows value of flexibility, e.g., by lean and agile principles Theoretical background KPIs to measure the results Model and train the agents Motivation Outlook Method Simulation of a dynamic system with feedback loops Optimize value creation of procurement through simulation as a work system Design a prototype of a simulation-based procurement work flow system. Design a prototype of a simulation-based procurement work flow system. • Building a working prototype, which can be improved with more data and feedback by the buyers • Looking forward to your feedback to improve the concept 3. Jahr Beschaffungsstrategie Prof. Dr. Heiner Stuckenschmidt 20210606_SDS_DC_Simulation_Poster_How many buyers does it take to build a car_Mannheim_Spreitzenbarth_Jan.pdf.pptx 3/3 Jan Martin Spreitzenbarth, University of Mannheim Theoretical and managerial implications • Value: Organizational sizing can be solved by a value function • Organization: Indirect business functions can be strengthened • Results: The value of organizational flexibility can be shown Limitations, future outlook and questions for discussion • Method: It’s generally easy to challenge the modeling results due to necessary abstraction…what do you suggest to focus on in the design of this study? • Novelty: Which relevant works, theories, and methods would you recommend to investigate further? • Concept: Where do you see shortcomings? What would you do differently? What do you like about it and see potential contributions and advantages? Motivation Outlook Method Thanks for your attention. Looking forward to a good discussion with you! Thanks for your attention. Looking forward to a good discussion with you! Now fun part with implications, questions, and discussion! Looking forward to ways to improve the concept Hr. Joachim Scharnagl Beschaffungsstrategie Jan Martin Spreitzenbarth BCX - Beschaffung Smart Mobility