Jeremie Profeta, CTO Sonepar “The digital marketplace will launch in France by the end of 2023 and the USA could follow very quickly”

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An article by Sophie Baqué

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18 July 2023 à 16h53

Updated on 19 December 2024 à 13h06

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Sonepar, the world's largest electrical equipment retailer, has announced investments of €2 billion in supply chain and €1 billion in an international digital platform. Jeremie Profeta, C.T.O. and Member of the Executive Committee, talks to mind Retail about the evolution of B2B customer journeys, data, marketplaces, generative AI and retail media.

An article by Sophie Baqué

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18 July 2023 à 16h53

Updated on 19 December 2024 à 13h06

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51 minutes

Publication: 18 July 2023 à 16h53, Updated on 19 December 2024 à 13h06

Reading time: 51 minutes

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Sonepar, the world’s largest electrical equipment retailer, has announced investments of €2 billion in supply chain and €1 billion in an international digital platform. Jeremie Profeta, C.T.O. and Member of the Executive Committee, talks to mind Retail about the evolution of B2B customer journeys, data, marketplaces, generative AI and retail media.

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