Aigul Zhalgassova
Global Transport Management | Siemens AG
When supply chains are under pressure, customer experience becomes tangible — in lead times, reliability, and trust. This is where Aigul Zhalgassova has been shaping impact for over 15 years.
An experienced supply chain professional, she combines deep expertise in logistics, procurement, and transport management with a strong focus on real-world outcomes. At Siemens Digital Industries, she currently leads global transport management at one of Europe’s largest distribution centers, driving the development of resilient, efficient, and sustainable transport networks.
Throughout her career, Aigul has worked across international supply chain environments — from strategic procurement of global ocean freight to leading complex tenders and transformation initiatives. Her work centers on strengthening end-to-end supply chain performance while balancing cost, service quality, and sustainability in dynamic global contexts.
Beyond operations, she brings an additional perspective to the stage: As a speaker on practical philosophy, she explores how purpose, decision-making, and human responsibility shape the way we navigate complexity — both in business and in life.
CurioStage
Carrier Power vs. Shipper Objectives: Industrial Procurement Between Spot Market and Contracts
In a transport market with limited capacity and strong negotiating power held by carriers and freight forwarders, shippers from industry and trade face the challenge of simultaneously managing price, reliability, and flexibility. The panel brings together logistics buyers who openly discuss the current challenges they encounter in the transport market. They talk about how to make themselves more attractive to service providers through better planning and operational process quality, how partnerships need to be actively maintained on both sides, and when spot markets should be deliberately used as a flex instrument. The goal is a pragmatic exchange of experiences with actionable takeaways for everyday procurement.