MORE Podcast - METRO Wholesale to the Max

In this episode of the MORE Podcast, I speak with Jean-Sebastien Blum, Vice President of Global Food Procurement at METRO, about the COMET transformation project and the future of food sourcing. Together, we explore why METRO wants to consolidate its buying power more effectively in the future and what role common sourcing plays in this effort.

Jean-Sebastien explains COMET’s goals, the planned changes to the operating model, and the benefits of a data-driven approach to procurement and assortment planning. We also discuss how global standards can be reconciled with local customer needs.

If you want to understand how COMET is...

In this episode of the MORE Podcast, I speak to Michael Poggenpohl, CEO of RUNGIS Express GmbH, about the development of METRO’s food service distribution specialist company.
The focus is on the business model, the clear premium positioning and the specific characteristics of the customer base in the HoReCa sector. Michael explains how RUNGIS operates as a niche provider and sets itself apart in the market.
A key aspect is the company’s transformation: from reducing complexity in its product range, through infrastructure investments, to cultural development. At the same time, it becomes clear what role the collaboration with METRO and...

METRO generates more than €2 billion in annual sales with non-food products. But there is far more to pots, pans and crockery than just a complementary product range. Through its ‘Stellar’ transformation project, METRO is specifically developing this area into a growth driver for its sCore strategy.
In this episode, I speak with Alexis Maudelonde, Senior Vice President Global Non-food at METRO, about the reorientation of METRO's non-food business. He explains how a centrally managed assortment, common sourcing and a clear end-to-end approach ensure greater efficiency and better availability, and how Supply Chain and Sales are being more closely integrated....

In this episode, I speak with Jerome Briens, our SVP Global Procurement Ultra-Fresh and Head of the METRO Trading Offices. Our conversation is one of the best examples of how strategic topics become tangible as soon as someone talks about them who lives and breathes them every day. Jerome explains why Ultra-Fresh is more than just a category for METRO and MAKRO, and how we use strong assortments to increase footfall in our stores and the loyalty of our professional customers.
You’ll also learn how our sales challenges with METRO, Chef Veal and Avocado Pulp work, and what role quick,...