Tag Archives: manufacturing

Interview: Fabio Kruse, CIO, JCB Brasil

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mark Hillary

JCB is an iconic British brand. Ask any British child to draw a picture of a ‘digger’ and they will conjure up a sketch of a bright yellow piece of JCB earthmoving kit. But this distinctly British family company is … Continue reading →

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This much I know: Claudio Martins, CIO, GM

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mark Hillary

Claudio Martins has been working in senior IT positions at General Motors (GM) in different regions worldwide over the last decade and was appointed as CIO for South America in 2010. In a few soundbites, the executive gives some of … Continue reading →

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Interview: Business follows IT at Marisol

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mark Hillary

While many CIOs are choosing to focus on business needs, Brazilian apparel giant Marisol is experiencing a comprehensive business transformation as a result of a major software rollout. The company’s chief information officer Gelásio Schlup tells IT Decisions about the … Continue reading →

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Interview: Klabin positions IT as a game changer

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Mark Hillary

While many CIOs worldwide still run IT as a support function, the IT chief at Brazilian paper manufacturing giant Klabin is focusing on repositioning technology as a value generator to the business.

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Brazil IT – come to Europe now!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Mark Hillary

Andrew Graham is the senior client partner at Brookman May. In this video, created by Brookman May CEO Steve Brookman, Andrew talks about opportunities for Brazilian IT companies in the UK and Europe more generally.

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Interview: Michelin keeps grip on IT revamp

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Mark Hillary

Michelin South America has recently started an intense programme of technology work as the tire manufacturing giant expands its operations in Brazil. Chief information officer for the region Marcelo Ramires talks to IT Decisions exclusively about his strategy.

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