1) Origins

Jane: What inspired you to start E-Global SCM—and what does the name represent?

Kalmen: I started with a clear belief: the world will increasingly be powered by technology, and supply chain management sits at the heart of every business. “E-Global” represents a connected, technology-driven world, while “SCM” acknowledges that every organization has unique operational demands.

Jane: You often describe your company as an “ecosystem platform,” not just a system. Why?

Kalmen: We never wanted to build yet another standalone system. Our focus is an ecosystem platform where businesses integrate seamlessly. Integrate, Collaborate, Accelerate reflects our belief that growth compounds when strengths are connected, not isolated.

2) Early Challenges & Leadership Growth

Jane: What were the toughest challenges in the early days?

Kalmen: Leadership growth, character development, and sales. I learned quickly that technical expertise alone will never build a sustainable company.

Jane: Was there a turning point in how you led the company?

Kalmen: Yes—accepting that leadership doesn’t need to be perfect. Once I stopped micromanaging and began empowering people with accountability, the business started to scale more naturally.

3) Innovation & Digitalization

Jane: How do you define real innovation in digitalization?

Kalmen: Innovation starts with deep domain understanding. Tools—including AI—only work when built on solid operational frameworks. Without that foundation, technology becomes noise instead of leverage.

Jane: What differentiates your approach from typical ERP implementations?

Kalmen: We stay close to real business operations. By identifying gaps where standard processes fail, we design practical solutions that deliver measurable value instead of theoretical efficiency.

4) Advice to Founders

Jane: What advice would you give to aspiring tech founders?

Kalmen: Start with self-leadership. Learn your business by learning yourself. Build value before chasing scale, and always aim for balance between work, life, and purpose.