The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Richard Howells, Sin To, and Oyku Ilgar. The trio discusses hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to deliver a risk-resilient and sustainable supply chain. The show features interviews with experts from the world of supply chain, sustainability, AI and automation, who will address the issues of today and tomorrow.
This is an ideal podcast for supply chain, R&D, manufacturing, logistics, and operations executives to learn and share ideas and best practices with their peers.
Episode 69: AI in Supply Chains: Navigating the Data-Driven Future with IDC’s Simon Ellis
Jul 10, 2024
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This week, IDC’s Simon Ellis, industry expert in supply chain, joins us to share valuable perspectives on their recent InfoBrief, The Importance of AI in Supply Chain and Operations, diving into the importance of data foundations, the balance between embedded and analytical AI applications, and the strategic considerations for companies adopting AI technologies.
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Guest: Simon Ellis, IDC
As a program vice president, Simon Ellis is responsible for providing research, analysis, and guidance on key business and IT issues for manufacturers. He currently leads the supply chain strategies practices at IDC Manufacturing Insights, an IDC industry research company that addresses the current market gap by providing fact-based research and analysis on best practices and the use of IT to assist clients in improving their capabilities in critical process areas. Within the supply chain practice, Simon is directly responsible for research in the supply chain planning strategies practice while also managing the supply chain execution strategies practice. These supply chain practices specialize in advising clients on supply chain network design, sales and operations planning, global sourcing (profitable proximity and low-cost sourcing), transportation, logistics, and more. He also supports IDC Retail Insights IT strategies practices.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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Episode 68: Intelligently Connecting People, Goods, Systems, and Machines with Stellium’s Joe Montagna
Jul 03, 2024
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People, goods, systems, and machines have more in common than you’d think. This week, Stellium’s Joe Montagna joins us to dive into not only their connection, but interconnectivity within a business operation and system, itself. Together, we explore the impact of AI, data analytics, and digital transformation as companies look to build their factories of the future in today’s modern age.
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Guest: Joe Montagna, Stellium
Joe Montagna is a Sr. Director and Global Head of the Digital Manufacturing Practice for Stellium, Inc. Joe has been helping companies digitally transform their manufacturing environments for over 20 years.
He has been involved in over 100 digital transformations in many different roles including lead architect, project manager, trainer, developer, technical support, executive oversight, and steering committee member.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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Episode 67: Driving Sustainability Through Your Network with SAP's Elena Parker
Jun 26, 2024
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SAP Business Network & SAP Digital Supply Chain are a perfect pair, and our own, Elena Parker agrees. This week, she joins us to delve into sustainability hurdles in supply chains, the importance of business networks for collaboration, and our technology in supporting Ukrainian suppliers is helping shape a better tomorrow.
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Guest: Elena Parker, SAP
Elena Parker is the Chief Revenue Officer for Intelligent Spend and Business Network in the Middle and Eastern Europe (MEE) region at SAP. Elena is responsible for the software line of business, focusing on procurement, supply chain, sustainability, and travel & expense management.
Her priority is to ensure customers’ success through their journey towards becoming networked, intelligent, and sustainable enterprises.
Prior to SAP, Elena held global sales & marketing leadership roles in private equity portfolio companies, where she orchestrated digital transformations to drive top-line growth. Her professional journey is marked by diverse international experiences, having lived, and studied in seven different countries. Elena’s passion for fostering diversity and inclusivity extends beyond her professional endeavors; she actively contributes to D&I initiatives, both within SAP and beyond. In 2022, she founded Impact Ukraine, a Swiss non-for-profit organization with the vision to help rebuild Ukraine. Elena lives in Zurich, Switzerland, with her husband and their 5-year-old daughter.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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Episode 66: Mobilizing the World of Asset and Service Management with Samsung’s Phil Lander and SAP’s Andy Hancock
Jun 19, 2024
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Mobile phones can do more than just call, text, and scroll – they now have the power to digitally transform a company’s ability to efficiently do work within their business processes. This week, Samsung’s Phil Lander and SAP’s Andy Hancock join us to dive into their critical role of mobile devices in driving efficiencies, business continuity, and employee satisfaction within supply chain operations.
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Guest: Phil Lander, Senior Director, B2B | Mobile Experience (MX), Samsung Europe
Responsible for the Mobile Experience B2B go-to-market strategies for Samsung Europe. Delivering pan-European solutions, services, partnerships for large and small businesses both hardware and software to meet the needs of European B2B customers. Passionate about B2B topics from key partnerships to emerging technologies, such as AI, that can enhance our offerings to customers.
Phil Lander has 25+ years experience in the mobile & IT industry, from working within the mobile networks including Vodafone, Orange and BT Mobile through to extensive experience in manufacturers with BlackBerry and with Samsung for the past decade. He has commercial leadership experience in product management, Sales, Commercial and Strategy disciplines, across Consumer and Enterprise segments.
Guest: Andy Hancock, Global Vice President, Center of Excellence, Digital Supply Chain, SAP
Andy Hancock is a Global Vice President of the Centre of Excellence within SAP Digital Supply Chain. As a seasoned global executive who has held numerous leadership roles during his 17-year tenure at SAP, he has brought quantifiable results to leading global brands through innovation advocacy. Having worked in more than 40 countries and experienced a vast array of cultures, he understands the importance of challenging the status quo to drive business outcome and create a competitive differentiator in turbulent global markets.
Andy brings thought leadership and a clarity of vision to businesses by merging a strong technical foundation, a passion for solving problems and leveraging a vast array of knowledge obtained from real world situations he has encountered during his career. He understands how to quickly uncover the root of a problem and articulate a clear path to a successful business outcome.
Andy holds a Master’s in Computer Science and a Bachelor in Aeronautic Engineering from the University of Salford, United Kingdom. He is also a Professional Member of the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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Episode 65: Grounding Your Supply Chain in Data with Google Cloud’s Paula Natoli
Jun 12, 2024
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Visibility into data has become a driving differentiator for supply chains, making it a top priority for executives everywhere. But how can organizations ensure their value chain is efficient, but their data, as well? Google Cloud’s Paula Natoli joins us to discuss new and innovative ways companies can ground their supply chains in their data.
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Guest: Paula Natoli, Google Cloud
Paula Natoli is the Director, Strategic Industries, Global Supply Chain & Logistics at Google Cloud. In this role, she is responsible for helping set the go-to-market approach for driving industry solutions in supply chain, logistics and transportation for North America and Latin America customers across all verticals. Paula works closely with industry products, engineering and industry sales, solving the most complex supply chain challenges through end-to-end solutions in the cloud.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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Episode 64: Proactively Planning for Risk in Your Supply Chain with Everstream's Koray Köse and SAP's Volker Wilhelm
May 29, 2024
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As we all know, risk and disruptions are an aspect of supply chains that are here to stay. However, good news – there’s now something that companies can do about it, through the latest technologies, innovations, and partnerships between SAP and Everstream. Volker Wilhelm, SAP, and Koray Köse, Everstream, join to dive into what the future holds for the field and our two companies.
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Guest: Koray Köse, Everstream
Koray Köse, Chief Industry Officer at Everstream, is a supply chain expert, futurist, board member and multi-lingual thought leader, CPO, researcher, and published author specializing in working with CSCOs, CPOs, CIOs and other C-Level Executives with 20+ years of success in developing global supply chain and sourcing strategies, re-engineering and transforming business processes, and maximizing financial resources. Experienced in designing new business frameworks, risk and governance processes and deploying full scale ERP and procure to pay systems to drive efficiencies through digital transformation. Expert in industries such as automotive, pharma, life sciences, IT, electronics and FMCG.
Koray has written articles for and has been quoted in publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Washington Post, Financial Management Magazine, ABC News, SupplyChainBrain, ISM Magazine, and Supply Chain Management Review and has appearances as guest speaker on television news channels such as CNBC and CNA. He is also a participating member of the NATO 2030: NATO-Private Sector Dialogues that is facilitated by GLOBSEC.
Guest: Volker Wilhelm, SAP
Volker Wilhelm works in the Product Marketing ream at SAP. As a business development expert, he has focused on Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain Planning and Business Network Collaboration.
Volker has 23 years of experience with SAP solutions, from SAP ERP, SAP SCM, SAP IBP and SAP Supply Chain Control Tower as well as SAP Supply Network Collaboration and Ariba Network in various roles, from Development, Consulting, Product Management, Solution Manager to Business Development.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, advertising, business development, thought leadership, and as a contributing editor. In 2019, she joined SAP’s digital supply chain team to drive thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s supply chain solutions, emerging market trends, and sustainability.
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Episode 63: Unlocking Supply Chain Visibility with Real-Time Data with Kinexon’s Rob Segal
May 22, 2024
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Ask any supply chain executive & there’s one thing at the top of their list – visibility. Kinexon’s Rob Segal join us to discuss how real-time data tracking, much like Kinexon’s location tracking technology, can provide the accurate, up-to-date information needed to automate processes, identify inefficiencies, and enable better decision making.
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Guest: Robert Segal, Kinexon
Robert Segal is Vice President of North America, Industrial IoT for KINEXON. He is responsible for KINEXON’s Industrial business in the region leading the Sales and Operations teams. Prior to joining KINEXON, Robert held a variety of roles at leading engineering and manufacturing technology companies over a 20 year period.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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Episode 62: Reinventing Reaction Time: What the Supply Chain Nerve Center Can Do for Companies with Accenture’s Michel Roger and Rahul Dwivedi
May 15, 2024
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React faster? Sharper visibility? Enhanced stability? The similarity between these benefits lies in one thing – the Supply Chain Nerve Center, a partnership between SAP and Accenture. This week, Accenture’s Michel Roger & Rahul Dwivedi join us to discuss how this tool redefines how companies react to disruptions and drive resiliency across their business processes.
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Guest: Michel Roger, Accenture
Michel Roger is based in New York and has been working at Accenture for more than 25 years to design, deliver and deploy SAP transformation program for Supply Chain processes at global client in North America, Latin America, Asia and Europe in Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Automotive, Telco and Resources industries. He is responsible globally to develop Accenture capabilities (thought leadership, assets and 5,000+ experts network) to enable supply chain transformation with SAP Solutions (S/4, IBP, PLM, IAM, Sustainability suite, etc.).
Guest: Rahul Dwivedi, Accenture
Rahul Dwivedi is a Managing Director at Accenture LLP and is the Global Lead for Supply Chain Nerve Center. He has more than 18 years of professional experience in supply chain planning and execution working with clients in Consumer Goods, Life Sciences and Manufacturing industries.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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Episode 61: The Importance of Sustainable Logistics Practices with Forto's Jochen Freese
May 08, 2024
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Logistics plays a crucial role in the supply chain as it is responsible for the efficient and smooth movement of goods and services from manufacturer to consumer. In this podcast episode, we talk to Jochen Freese from Forto about how technology and innovation can improve the supply chain and help minimize its environmental impact. We also discuss the latest trends, challenges and solutions on the road to a greener logistics industry.
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Guest: Jochen Freese
Jochen Freese is Executive Vice President and Strategic Advisor at Forto. Before that, he was leading the sales organisation. As Chief Commercial Officer, he drove global procurement of transport capacities, management and growth of the Forto partner network, and strategic business development. In the course of his career, Jochen has been steering global commercial and operating functions for leading logistics companies.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, advertising, business development, thought leadership, and as a contributing editor. In 2019, she joined SAP’s digital supply chain team to drive thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s supply chain solutions, emerging market trends, and sustainability.
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Episode 60: Sapphire 2024: Talking All Things Supply Chain with SAP’s Bob Merlo & Diane Pickett
May 01, 2024
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Are you excited for SAP’s Sapphire and ASUG Annual Conference happening in just a few short weeks in Orlando? We certainly are! This week, SAP’s Bob Merlo and Diane Pickett join us to discuss all the latest trends, innovations, and technologies that you’ll be able to experience, alongside an incredibly stacked agenda – covering everything you need to know for supply chain. With resiliency, AI, and visibility in mind, it’s a discussion and conference you won’t want to miss.
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Guest: Bob Merlo, SAP
Guest: Diane Pickett, SAP
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.
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