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John-Erik Hermanson
Executive Vice President, Supply Chain
DeLaval International AB
Speaker Topics
- Digital Strategy
- Automation
- AI
Speaker Bio
I’m currently working in agriculture machine manufacturing responsible for Supply Chain in DeLaval that produces machines for milking cows and have done that the past 8 years. In DeLaval I’m responsible for Sourcing, Manufacturing of machines, components and chemicals, Planning & Logistics, Quality and OHS. Supply Chain in DeLaval has operations in Europe, Americas and Asia Pacific.
Prior to DeLaval I have worked in the automotive industry for +20 years at Volvo, Ford, Jaguar and Land Rover with Powertrain development, Sourcing and Finance before running the Volvo Cars Torslanda Plant for 5 years. Then I built the first Volvo car Plant in China for 2 years.
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Prior to DeLaval I have worked in the automotive industry for +20 years at Volvo, Ford, Jaguar and Land Rover with Powertrain development, Sourcing and Finance before running the Volvo Cars Torslanda Plant for 5 years. Then I built the first Volvo car Plant in China for 2 years.
Session
Monday, 18 May, 2026 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CEST
Executive Story: Building a Fully Digital, Autonomous Supply Chain: DeLaval’s Roadmap to Lights Out Operations
John-Erik Hermanson,
Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, DeLaval International AB
DeLaval is advancing toward fully autonomous, lights out production through a strategic digitalization roadmap that begins with robust data governance and master data management. This session outlines how a disciplined data foundation enables the integration of robotics, real time analytics, and intelligent automation across the supply chain, driving higher efficiency, precision, and resilience. Attendees will gain a clear view of the practical steps, challenges, and measurable value behind DeLaval’s journey to a fully robotized operation.earn how to leverage a well defined supply chain strategy—supported by Gartner frameworks and tools—to effectively integrate two global operations. This session explores the critical steps, common pitfalls, and proven practices that help leaders capture synergy value while ensuring operational continuity.
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