Recognized for “Supply Chain Excellence Program” and outstanding performance in turning the company’s supply chain organization into a crucial competitive force
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, USA – Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) proudly announces that Joern Foerster, senior vice president of Supply Chain, has been named the top 16 winner of the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards 2025, held on September 10. Presented by Alcott Global, this awards ceremony highlights the top 30 global supply chain leaders, selected from 338 nominations across the world this year. The prestigious recognition highlights his ongoing leadership and innovation in transforming Diebold Nixdorf’s supply chain into a strategic, industry-leading function. Through his efforts, the supply chain has become a key differentiator, delivering measurable value to customers and stakeholders.
A key achievement recognized by the expert jury was the “Supply Chain Excellence Program” Joern Foerster has initiated at Diebold Nixdorf. This program consolidates various initiatives aimed at developing a strong, resilient, performance-driven and delivery-focused supply chain that effectively balances market demands, employee satisfaction and shareholder value.
At the heart of this transformation is the application of Lean principles, which have laid the foundation for continuous improvement across the organization. Kaizen events are a key component of these principles, designed to teach and demonstrate the complex management of demand, processes, products, and sourcing.
Following these events, notable improvements included:
· A 33% increase in build quality, significantly reducing waste
· A 20% increase in on-time delivery, enhancing reliability
· A 25% reduction in downtime, boosting operational efficiency.
Another essential element of Joern Foerster’s work is Diebold Nixdorf’s “local for local” supply chain strategy, which aligns production and procurement closer to customers, resulting in improved time-to-market and timely deliveries. This strategy not only strengthens resilience and reduces dependencies but also supports sustainability goals.
Additionally, Joern has also led the integration of AI-driven analytics within the supply chain, enabling smarter decision-making and deeper insights into logistics performance. By unifying internal and external data sources, his team is better equipped to forecast trends, optimize processes, and enhance strategic planning.
Frank Baur, executive vice president of Operational Excellence at Diebold Nixdorf, said: “Joern’s leadership has been instrumental in our journey toward operational excellence. His initiatives have delivered tangible results across safety, quality, delivery and cost, making this award a true testament to his strategic vision and execution.”
Joern Foerster, who has served Diebold Nixdorf for over 25 years, said: “I’m honored to receive this award again. It reflects the dedication of our entire supply chain and procurement team. Together, we’ve built a competitive force that drives measurable value for our customers and our company.”
Alcott Global’s “Leaders in Supply Chain Awards” honor the pioneers of the supply chain world who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, resilience, and innovation. The awards highlight the important work those supply chain leaders accomplish by solving complex challenges, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and fostering sustainable practices that benefit not only their organizations but the global community. To be selected as one of the top 30 supply chain leaders, nominees must submit a case study and performance metrics that are evaluated and ranked by a jury of experts from different regions around the world. Additionally, thousands of C-level executives are invited to vote for the remarkable leaders.
About Alcott Global
Alcott Global provides executive search solutions for key positions at all pillars of end-to-end value chains, from general management to overall supply chain operations, including non-executive board roles. Through Supplify, Alcott Global matches corporations with the top tech companies to drive change in supply chain and logistics. In the Makers & Movers face-to-face events, Alcott Global brings together value chain executives to connect, collaborate, and innovate — forums focused on business value creation.
About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), Incorporated, automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world's top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, our integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of consumers each day. The company has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 21,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.dieboldnixdorf.com for more information.
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