The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Thought Leader and Evangelist Richard Howells, and supply chain experts Sin To and Nicole Smythe. Guests discuss hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to deliver a risk-resilient and sustainable supply chain.
Episode 86: Celebrating World Children’s Day with Special Guests
Nov 20, 2024
Happy World Children’s Day!
As we celebrate the youths of the world, we’re joined by very special guests – Cooper, Grace, Hailey, Miles, and Violet – to discuss their perspective on supply chains really are and what it means to them. Ranging in ages from 6 -17, you’re in store for a variety of answers, some even out of this world.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 85: Enabling Robotics in the Warehouse with Roboteon's Dan Gilmore
Nov 13, 2024
In today’s complex global supply chains, warehouses are anything but simple. This week, our Roboteon’s Dan Gilmore joins us to discuss how to turn this complexity into an advantage, using robotics to address key challenges like labor shortages, operational complexity, and e-commerce growth. In our conversation, Dan emphasizes the need for strategic automation implementation, involving workers in the process, and adopting flexible technologies, whilst discussing the importance of proper training, updating KPIs, and considering the entire warehouse ecosystem when automating.
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Guest: Dan Gilmore, Roboteon
Dan Gilmore is Chief Marketing Officer at robotics software platform provider, Roboteon. He has been a frequent writer and speaker on warehouse technologies for many years, including being the founder of Supply Chain Digest. Earlier is his career, he was head of the supply chain practice at analyst firm Meta Group, later acquired by Gartner. He has also had roles at NCR, Pitney Bowes, Forte’ Industries, and RedPrairie, now JDA.
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.
Episode 84: Deciphering Consumer Trends this Upcoming Holiday Season with project44's Carson Krieg and SAP's Doug DeLuca
Nov 06, 2024
Project 44’s Carson Krieg, with additional insights from our own Doug DeLuca, joins the series to dive into their recent State of Consumer Holiday Shopping 2024 Report, providing data and research shopping practices, spending, shipping preferences, sustainability, and more.
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Guest: Carson Krieg, project44
Carson Krieg is Director of Global Alliances at project44. In this role, he manages project44’s global relationships including technology partners like Google and SAP as well as Systems Integrator partners like PwC and Deloitte. Carson joined project44 through its acquisition of Convey, a Delivery Experience Management (DEM) platform, which he co-founded in 2014. Previously, Carson was a consultant at Metafora (formerly CarrierDirect), a software development firm for the supply chain industry, and started his career at GlobalTranz, a leading 3PL in North America. Carson is a co-inventor of two patented technologies related to dynamic carrier selection and management.
Guest: Doug DeLuca, SAP
Doug leads marketing for SAP’s logistics visibility and process tracking solutions, including SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace and SAP Business Network Intelligent Insights add-on, working with customers and partners to bring efficiency and resilience through logistics visibility to supply chains in all 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.
Episode 83: Supply Chain Security, Scope, and Definitions with SAP’s Jay Thoden van Velzen
Oct 30, 2024
In today’s complex global supply chains, ensuring security across physical, cyber, and software dimensions is critical. This week, our own Jay Thoden van Velzen joins us to discuss the increasing risks of cyber-attacks as supply chains become more digital and interconnected. As we not only dive into the importance of third-party risk management and proactive measures to safeguard against vulnerabilities in software, Jay mentions that for organizations to navigate these challenges, they must prioritize comprehensive security strategies to protect their operations and data integrity.
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Guest: Jay Thoden van Velzen, SAP
Jay Thoden van Velzen is Strategic Advisor to the CSO at SAP and a member of the SAP Global Security Leadership Team, specifically focused on cloud security strategy during ongoing cloud transformation.
He was at the forefront of SAP’s cloud security transformation through multiple annual initiatives supported by the Executive Board, helped grow the Multicloud Security organization, and brought teams together across the company to drive effective security improvements and organizational accountability. During this time, SAP saw rapid Multicloud migration and growth from 2,500 cloud accounts to 15,000, during the global COVID pandemic and geopolitical changes.
Jay is an SAP veteran, joining through the BusinessObjects acquisition, and worked in Consulting, Development and Cloud Security Operations, and is now in his fourth Board Area. Through that experience, he is acutely aware, therefore, of the importance of SAP solutions for the business operations of our customers, and the resulting responsibility SAP carries to secure those workloads 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.
Episode 82: Embracing Chaos with an Anti-Fragile Supply Chain with SAP's Paul Saunders
Oct 23, 2024
We’ve heard of resiliency being the spearhead for the supply chains of tomorrow, but what about integrating antifragility into your business? This week, our own Paul Saunders explores the concept of an antifragile supply chain, delving into the idea that businesses must accept chaos as a fundamental aspect of the modern world, moving beyond traditional resilience to thrive amid uncertainty. By leveraging predictive analytics and embracing change, companies can not only survive disruptions but also gain competitive advantages.
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Guest: Paul Saunders, SAP
With over 25 years of experience as a CTO, CIO and industry analyst Paul has extensive knowledge of ERP. Prior to joining SAP, he was Vice President, Research for Gartner, providing advice to the world’s largest and most influential technology providers. He was also lead author for Gartner’s ERP strategic roadmap and the lead analyst covering SAP.
He has lived half of his life in the UK and half in the United States.
He is a frustrated, failed musician who spent several years working in NYC and Hollywood, CA in the music industry working with major label recording artists and film studios. He has a double platinum disk for his work with a megastar to prove he used to be cool once.
Paul lives in a very remote location in Scotland. Fortunately, he has good internet.
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.
Episode 81: Designing the Network of the Future with GAINS' Jeff Metersky
Oct 16, 2024
This week, GAINS’ Jeff Metersky joins the series to dive into their innovative supply chain design product, whilst covering several crucial topics, including the current state of supply chains and the need for a radical shift in thinking to address modern challenges. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of integrating design and planning processes, moving beyond traditional concepts and terminologies, and adopting a cohesive approach to supply chain management. Together, we touch on the necessity of embracing new technologies and methodologies to tackle contemporary supply chain challenges.
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Guest: Jeff Metersky, GAINS
Jeff is the Vice President of Strategic Solutions at GAINS. In his role, Jeff focuses on addressing the complexities of the modern business environment, which is often described using the acronym VUCA—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity. He is an advocate for the idea that uncertainty is a normal business condition and that businesses must adapt to this reality rather than expecting a return to a “normal” state. Jeff’s leadership and expertise are instrumental in guiding GAINS’s strategic approach to supply chain design, leveraging advanced simulation, AI/ML, and decision automation to ensure that GAINS’s solutions are effectively meeting the varied needs of our customers.
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.
GAINSystems supply chain design product stands out as a cloud-native solution purpose built on a hyperscale cloud platform, avoiding the limitations of legacy systems. It offers unique features such as direct database access for power users, enabling seamless data manipulation within the environment. The product also incorporates advanced visualization and analytics capabilities, allowing users to perform comprehensive scenario analysis without leaving the platform. With its emphasis on multi-user collaboration, support for multiple solver technologies, and a forward-thinking approach to managing variability and uncertainty in supply chains, GAINSystems is positioning itself at the forefront of supply chain design innovation.
Episode 80: East Coast Port Strikes: What Businesses Can Do to Mitigate the Risk
Oct 09, 2024
This week, hosts Richard and Nicole delve into the recent East Coast Port Strikes involving 45,000 dock workers, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt by enhancing visibility, diversifying suppliers, and implementing both short-term and long-term strategies to mitigate risks. Additionally, they emphasize the evolving relationship between automation and labor, predicting a future where both work in harmony for greater efficiency.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 79: AI, Robotics, and the Future of Logistics with SAP's Kam Ghossaini
Oct 02, 2024
AI and robotics are transforming supply chain logistics, paving a new path for autonomous operations, improved visibility, and efficient decision-making. Our own, Kam Ghossaini joins again to dive into SAP’s three-tiered Business AI strategy in the world of supply chain, including embedded AI, bolt-on services, and custom AI development tools.
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Guest: Kam Ghossaini, SAP
Kam has over 25 years of Supply Chain experience helping to drive continuous performance improvements in supply chain and logistics space. He started his career as a technology supply chain consultant, and has worked with several best of breed supply chain solution across Europe, the UK and the Middle East.
Kam joined SAP Dubai in 2013 and relocated to SAP North American in 2017, where he is the national lead for logistics as part of the Digital Supply Chain Center of Excellence. He focuses on helping our customers uncover their business and logistics challenges and guiding them in determining the operational and financial impact on their businesses.
He is passionate about delivering value to customers by providing innovative solutions that optimize, integrate, and automate their logistics processes and systems.
Kam holds an BS in Computer Science and an MBA in Management from the American University of Beirut. He lives with his family in the Chicago area where he enjoys playing and coaching soccer.
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.
Episode 78: The Holiday Season is Coming... Is Your Supply Chain Ready? With Hosts Richard Howells and Nicole Smythe
Sep 25, 2024
It may only be September, but the holiday season is quickly approaching… is your supply chain ready? This week, hosts Richard and Nicole discuss new trends in consumer buying and growth, what socio-economic events will impact this buying season, and what companies can do to best prepare for the holiday rush.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 77: Navigating Tomorrow: Insights on Global Supply Chains with SAP's Andreas Wagner
Sep 18, 2024
This week, our own Andreas Wagner joins us to delve into the intricacies of global supply chains, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation and sustainability whilst sharing insights on how companies can adapt to changing market demands through technology and collaboration. Together, we highlight the significance of agility in supply chains and discusses emerging trends such as AI and hyper-personalization that are shaping the future landscape.
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Guest: Andreas Wagner, SAP
As Chief Strategy & Market Development Officer for the global Digital Supply Chain, Andreas collaborates with customers, partners, and sales teams on a global scale. His primary focus is on developing and executing the Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Growth Plan, as well as driving the Change and Transformation Agenda for the Digital Supply Chain.
His passion for supply chain digitalization is driven by the belief that a highly integrated approach enables agile responses to dynamic markets, while embracing change as a catalyst for innovation and growth.
Andreas firmly believes change is the heartbeat of the technology landscape. New trends rise, old ones recede, and the unexpected becomes the norm. In the dynamic world of technology, adaptability and lifelong learning aren’t just buzzwords – they are our lifelines. As a leader, he encourages his teams to be adaptable, ready to pivot when new opportunities or challenges present themselves. Stay curious!
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.
Episode 76: Enabling Innovation, Speed, Flexibility and Scale Across Supply Chains and Operations with SAP’s Mindy Davis and Bob Merlo
Sep 11, 2024
Innovation, speed, flexibility, and scale are critical in today’s modern day supply chains. This week, our own Mindy Davis and Bob Merlo return to explore the three C’s to success: connecting processes, contextualizing decisions with AI, and collaborating effectively with your ecosystem. Together, we discuss innovations and insights that open new doors to business strategies, enabling companies to transform their supply chain.
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Guest: Mindy Davis, SAP
Mindy Davis is Vice President of Global Marketing for SAP Digital Supply Chain. Mindy’s global marketing organization owns the marketing strategy of SAP’s supply chain solution portfolio, which encompasses cloud software for R&D/engineering, supply chain planning, manufacturing, logistics, and service & asset management. These solutions enable enterprises to become more intelligent and sustainable by developing new business models to avoid being disrupted, gaining efficiencies to fund innovation, and transforming mission-critical systems without business risk.
Mindy joined SAP in 2004, after establishing herself as a leader in product marketing in the software industry at both Siebel Systems and PeopleSoft. In her tenure at SAP, Mindy has held various roles in marketing, partner alliances, merchandising, and business development. Mindy is passionate about building world class teams to successfully launch exceptional products, and is a strategic thought leader and subject matter expert, possessing a depth and breadth of marketing and business knowledge to provide sound, innovative strategic leadership and initiatives while ensuring the preservation of and link between product, industry, field and marketing is maintained.
Mindy earned her B.S. in Marketing at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and later an MBA in Marketing from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.
Mindy was recently featured on the front cover of CIO Look Magazine in 2022 as one of the 10 most influential leaders in supply Chain. She hosted a very well received LinkedIn Live series for Women in Supply Chain and speaks regularly at events around the world, including SAP’s flagship customer event SAP Sapphire.
Guest: Bob Merlo, SAP
Robert (Bob) J. Merlo is responsible for marketing the SAP Digital Supply Chain solutions globally. Joining SAP from Right Hemisphere, where he held the Vice President of Marketing role, he brings more than 25 years of software marketing expertise covering a broad range of industries and application areas. Prior to Right Hemisphere, Bob was the Vice President of Marketing for Autodesk’s Manufacturing Solutions Division and served as CEO of ChipData Inc. Bob is recognized for his broad marketing and operational experience in software and services companies and for his significant background in enterprise marketing and business development for PLM, CAD, Internet, telecom, and business process management software companies.
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.
DE Episode 3: The Future of Supply Chain – Digitalisierung und effiziente Logistik als Treiber der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Sep 03, 2024
In dieser Folge sprechen wir Manuel Flubacher und Markus Oertelt über die enge Verbindung zwischen Industrie und Logistik, die in Deutschland für Innovation sorgt, welche Chancen die Digitalisierung bietet und warum eine effiziente Logistik entscheidend für die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist.
Dabei diskutieren wir auch, wie neue Technologien nicht nur unsere Arbeitswelt verändert wird und kann, sondern auch die Supply Chain und die Logistik.
Diese Episode bietet wertvolle Einblicke und praktische Tipps für alle, die sich mit der Optimierung und Zukunftssicherung ihrer Lieferketten beschäftigen.
Guest 1:
Manuel Flubacher
Manuel Flubacher ist im Bereich Business Development und Center of Excellence für Logistik bei der SAP tätig. Als gelernter Spediteur und Logistiker unterstützt er Kunden und Partner mit Expertise aus Technologie und realen Prozessen der Logistik. Er verfügt
über einen Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaftslehre und unterrichtet als Dozent Supply Chain in der Schweiz.
Manuel lebt mit seiner Familie in der Schweiz, betreibt der Arbeit gerne Sport und liest sich in neugierig in neue Themen ein.
Guest 2:
Markus Oertelt
Markus Oertelt ist Produktmanager bei SAP Engineering für die Fertigung und Lieferkette SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Er unterstützt Kunden und SAP-Partner dabei, ihre Lieferketten- und Fertigungsprozesse mit den neuesten innovativen Entwicklungen zu optimieren. Markus Oertelt hat in verschiedenen Branchen als Supply Chain Manager und Berater gearbeitet und verfügt über einen Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaftslehre, einen Betriebswirt für Transport, Logistik und Spedition sowie einen MBA der Heriot-Watt University.
Wenn er nicht arbeitet, liest er gerne, treibt Sport und hört Musik. Markus lebt mit seiner Familie in der Schweiz.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin To bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der digitalen Medienbranche und im Technologiesektor mit, insbesondere in den Bereichen Marketing, Business Development, Thought Leadership und als Redakteurin. Im SAP Global Marketing Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team fördert sie die Vordenkerrolle und das Bewusstsein für SAPs Supply-Chain-Lösungen, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf neue Markttrends und Nachhaltigkeit.
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DE Episode 2: The Future of Supply Chain - Lieferketten im Wandel: Herausforderungen und Lösungen im Supply Chain Planning (German Version)
Aug 28, 2024
In dieser Folge diskutieren wir die tiefgreifenden Veränderungen, die moderne Lieferketten durchlaufen, und beleuchten die wesentlichen Herausforderungen, denen Unternehmen im Supply Chain Planning begegnen. Dabei diskutieren wir, wie globale Unsicherheiten und technologische Fortschritte den Druck auf Lieferketten erhöhen und welche Strategien erforderlich sind, um diese Herausforderungen zu meistern.
Und natürlich sprechen wir auch über den Einsatz neuer Technologien, wie Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI), die das Supply Chain Planning revolutionieren kann und wir zeigen auf, wie KI-basierte Lösungen Unternehmen helfen können, die Vorhersagegenauigkeit zu verbessern, Risiken proaktiv zu managen und die Effizienz der Lieferkette zu steigern.
Diese Episode bietet wertvolle Einblicke und praktische Tipps für alle, die sich mit der Optimierung und Zukunftssicherung ihrer Lieferketten beschäftigen.
Guest 1:
Martin Hendel
Martin Hendel, Leiter der globalen Supply Chain Planung bei der Paul Hartmann AG (Medizinprodukte/Pflege), kann auf mehr als zwei Jahrzehnte an praktischer Erfahrung im Supply Chain Management zurückblicken. Während seiner beruflichen Laufbahn bei renommierten Unternehmen wie Unilever und Carlsberg (Konsumgüter/Nahrung, Getränke, Reinigung, Körperpflege) sammelte er wertvolle Praxiserfahrung. Als leidenschaftliche Führungskraft mit Schwerpunkt Bedarfs-, Beschaffungs- und Produktionsplanung sowie Product Portfolio Management setzte er erfolgreich wesentliche Organisations-, Prozess und Systemveränderungen um. Martins Engagement für kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung und lebenslanges Lernen zeigt sich unter anderem in seinem eigenen Podcast und Büchern, in dem er seine Erkenntnisse, Gedanken und Ideen teilt.
Guest 2:
Benjamin Endres
Benjamin Endres ist Solution Advisory Manager Digital Supply Chain bei SAP. In seiner Rolle verantwortet er ein Team von Experten, welche die Mehrwerte der SAP-Lösungen in Supply Chain Management zu den Kunden bringen. Darüber hinaus verantwortet er das Thema Supply Chain Planung im strategischen Business Development in Mittel- und Osteuropa. Benjamin besitzt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in verschiedenen Rollen in digitalen Business Transformationen in unterschiedlichen Industrien. Dabei ist seine Motivation die Innovationskraft mit Cloud Technologie für Supply Chain Management.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin To bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der digitalen Medienbranche und im Technologiesektor mit, insbesondere in den Bereichen Marketing, Business Development, Thought Leadership und als Redakteurin. Im SAP Global Marketing Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team fördert sie die Vordenkerrolle und das Bewusstsein für SAPs Supply-Chain-Lösungen, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf neue Markttrends und Nachhaltigkeit.
Episode 75: Mastering the New World of Supply Chain with Cascades' Xavier Duprat
Aug 21, 2024
In today’s complex, modern global supply chains, companies must stay ahead of the game, much like chess masters anticipating multiple moves in advance. On this week’s episode, Cascades’ Xavier Duprat draws a compelling parallel between supply chain management and the game of chess, emphasizing the critical importance of strategic, synchronized planning and the transformative role of AI as a powerful ally in overcoming the daunting challenges of today’s supply chains. Together, we dive into valuable lessons for any organization seeking to future-proof its supply chain through innovative strategies and technologies, much like a chess grandmaster anticipating and outmaneuvering the competition.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Xavier Duprat, Cascades
Xavier Duprat is currently Vice President of Supply Chain Planning & Fulfillment at Cascades Tissue Group, one of Cascades’ three divisions. Over his 16-year career at Cascades, he’s taken on various supply chain roles, dedicated to building effective teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and integrating new technologies to streamline operations, enhance customer experience and improve business results.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for thinking outside the box, he aims to stay attuned to the interests of people around him, ensuring they attract and retain top talent. Xavier believes in keeping life exciting and meaningful, which translates into his work as he strives to create an engaging and innovative environment for his teams.
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.
Episode 74: State of the Art Planning Processes, Solutions, and Technologies with SAP's Anchal Sood and Claus Jensen
Aug 14, 2024
In today’s world of technology, AI, Machine Learning and Big Data are what we consider ‘the Big Three’, enabling a new wave of intelligence, autonomy, and visibility. Joined by our own Anchal Sood and Claus Jensen, we discuss how these three are transforming supply chain planning business processes, providing end-to-end visibility, real-time decision support, and continuous adaptation.
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Guest: Anchal Sood, SAP
Anchal Sood is currently working with Global Center of Excellence for Digital Supply Chain at SAP. She collaborates with customers from diverse industries on digitizing their supply chain processes, emphasizing resilience and sustainability. Her responsibilities include developing Go-to-Market strategies, messaging, and providing thought leadership across various supply chain domains.
With 20 years of experience and a strong academic background in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Anchal is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation in supply chain area.
Guest: Claus Jensen, SAP
Claus Jensen (*1974) studied Marketing and Logistics in Aarhus, Denmark. After graduation in 1995, he held various supply chain roles with A.P. Moller/Maersk, Global Transaction Services and Superfos. Claus joined SAP in 2008 as Solution Advisor for SAP’s Extended Supply Chain portfolio. Since then, he has held roles in Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Presales and Value Engineering. Claus is now part of SAP’s global Center of Excellence for Digital Supply Chain where he focuses on supply chain planning and business value realization topics. Throughout his career, business process transformation has been a core activity for Claus, executing and supporting transformation projects before and during his SAP tenure.
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.
Episode 73: The Role of Digital Twins & How They Impact Asset Management with SAP's Jeff Bonnell
Aug 07, 2024
This week, we’re joined by our own Jeff Bonnell as he discusses the pivotal role of digital twins and AI in revolutionizing asset management. Together, we dive into how these innovations enable agile, resilient, and secure supply networks, enhancing predictive maintenance and operational efficiency, and understand the integration of digital twins in capturing data, monitoring asset health, and optimizing supply chain processes.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Jeff Bonnell, SAP
Jeff Bonnell is Senior Director, Global CoE at SAP. Jeff has extensive experience in service and asset management, and MRO supply chain management, advising organizations how to optimize their field service and maintenance operations, improve asset performance, reduce costs and minimize downtime. Jeff has worked with companies in more than 20 counties covering industrial manufacturers, energy & utilities, medical technology, public sector, and Hi-tech manufacturers. Jeff has an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario), an Industrial Engineering Degree from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Mount Allison University.
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.
Episode 72: The Power of Real-Time Visibility in Supply Chains with project44's Chris Kobus & SAP's Doug DeLuca
Jul 31, 2024
Timeliness, accuracy, and completeness – three key pillars to differentiation within the world of logistics providers. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by project44’s Chris Kobus & SAP’s Doug DeLuca dive into just how these three traits help mitigate disruptions and meet rising consumer expectations, all whilst revolutionizing logistics efficiency.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Chris Kobus, project44
Chris is SVP of Global Alliances at project44. Chris and his broader team are responsible for managing the engagement with project44’s top strategic partners with a focus on unlocking value for new and existing customers. Chris has extensive experience in both supply chain technology and strategy consulting with prior roles at Accenture, Elementum, and ParkourSC. Chris leads with passion and focus, not only on designing value for partners and customers, but supporting both through to value realization. Chris is based in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife, two children, and Australian Cattle Dog.
Guest: Doug DeLuca, SAP
Doug leads marketing for SAP’s logistics visibility and process tracking solutions, including SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace and SAP Business Network Intelligent Insights add-on, working with customers and partners to bring efficiency and resilience through logistics visibility to supply chains in all 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.
Episode 71: Revving Up Remanufacturing: The Engine to Sustainable Supply Chains with Tech Mahindra's Manish Giniwala
Jul 24, 2024
We’ve heard of lean manufacturing, batch manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, but what about remanufacturing? This week, Tech Mahindra’s Manish Giniwala joins us to uncover the challenges and opportunities in reviving used products, the impact on supply chains, and the intersection of sustainability, circularity, and profitability.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Manish Giniwala, Tech Mahindra
Manish Giniwala currently works for Tech Mahindra a global service and systems integrator (www.techmahindra.com). For Tech Mahindra North American region – Manish leads SAP Manufacturing Practice specializing in Automotive & Aerospace and Defense.
Manish is a seasoned SAP practitioner and IT strategist with over 30 years of experience in the Manufacturing industry focusing on designing and implementing SAP solutions globally. Throughout the career, Manish has demonstrated expertise in leveraging SAP technologies to drive business transformation and operational excellence for various organizations.
Having started a career in the early days of enterprise resource planning (ERP), Manish has witnessed and contributed to the evolution of SAP from its inception to its current state as a leading enterprise software solution. With a deep understanding of SAP modules, including but not limited to SAP Service Parts Management Suite, SAP S/4 HANA and supporting manufacturing SAP modules such as IBP, eSPP, eWM, Ariba etc Manish has been serving several small to large organization in strategizing and developing SAP roadmap.
Manish has successfully led numerous SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations across diverse industries.
In addition to technical proficiency, Manish is known for exceptional leadership and strategic vision. He has led cross-functional teams, managed large-scale projects, and ensured seamless integration of SAP systems with existing IT infrastructures. His ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders has consistently resulted in solutions that meet organizational goals and drive growth.
Throughout his career, Manish has been a champion of innovation, advocating for the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
Beyond technical and managerial roles, Manish is committed to mentoring and developing the next generation of IT professionals. He regularly shares knowledge through workshops, professional networks, contributing to the broader SAP and IT communities.
When not immersed in SAP projects, Manish who is based in US enjoys hiking, reading, watching movies, spending time with family.
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.
Episode 70: AI-Powered Inventory Optimization: Reimagining your Company's MRO with Verusen's Paul Noble
Jul 17, 2024
This week, we dive into the innovative world of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) with Verusen’s Paul Noble, as he discusses the challenges facing maintenance executives and the innovative solutions transforming the industry. Together, we learn how AI-powered technologies, like the Verusen Material Graph, are bridging gaps between systems, processes, and people, enabling organizations to reduce inventory, optimize spend, and mitigate risks across their supply chain networks while fostering collaboration between maintenance and procurement teams.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Paul Noble, Verusen
As Founder, CSO of Verusen, Paul Noble oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction. He has extensive experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution space, as he was recognized as a Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive in 2021, 2022, & 2023.
Prior to founding Verusen, Noble spent over a decade with The Sherwin-Williams Company, where he specialized in supply chain/manufacturing and led its Eastern U.S. Industrial Distribution business unit.
Noble graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee.
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.
Episode 69: AI in Supply Chains: Navigating the Data-Driven Future with IDC’s Simon Ellis
Jul 10, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 68: Intelligently Connecting People, Goods, Systems, and Machines with Stellium’s Joe Montagna
Jul 03, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 67: Driving Sustainability Through Your Network with SAP's Elena Parker
Jun 26, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 66: Mobilizing the World of Asset and Service Management with Samsung’s Phil Lander and SAP’s Andy Hancock
Jun 19, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 65: Grounding Your Supply Chain in Data with Google Cloud’s Paula Natoli
Jun 12, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 64: Proactively Planning for Risk in Your Supply Chain with Everstream's Koray Köse and SAP's Volker Wilhelm
May 29, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 63: Unlocking Supply Chain Visibility with Real-Time Data with Kinexon’s Rob Segal
May 22, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
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
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 61: The Importance of Sustainable Logistics Practices with Forto's Jochen Freese
May 08, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 60: Sapphire 2024: Talking All Things Supply Chain with SAP’s Bob Merlo & Diane Pickett
May 01, 2024
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.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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.
Episode 59: National Supply Chain Day 2024: Resilience, Technology, and Innovations with SAP’s Mindy Davis and David Vallejo
Apr 24, 2024
April 29th is National Supply Chain Day in the United States and we thought of no better way to celebrate with two of SAP’s best – Mindy Davis and David Vallejo. On this week’s episode, we dive into the evolution of Supply Chain Management, a coined term since only 1982, covering how supply chains have adapted to disruptions, the role of SAP technology in building resilience, and the impact of geopolitical events, like elections, on global supply chains.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Mindy Davis, SAP
Mindy Davis is Vice President of Global Marketing for SAP Digital Supply Chain. Mindy’s global marketing organization owns the marketing strategy of SAP’s supply chain solution portfolio, which encompasses cloud software for R&D/engineering, supply chain planning, manufacturing, logistics, and service & asset management. These solutions enable enterprises to become more intelligent and sustainable by developing new business models to avoid being disrupted, gaining efficiencies to fund innovation, and transforming mission-critical systems without business risk.
Mindy joined SAP in 2004, after establishing herself as a leader in product marketing in the software industry at both Siebel Systems and PeopleSoft. In her tenure at SAP, Mindy has held various roles in marketing, partner alliances, merchandising, and business development. Mindy is passionate about building world class teams to successfully launch exceptional products, and is a strategic thought leader and subject matter expert, possessing a depth and breadth of marketing and business knowledge to provide sound, innovative strategic leadership and initiatives while ensuring the preservation of and link between product, industry, field and marketing is maintained.
Mindy earned her B.S. in Marketing at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and later an MBA in Marketing from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.
Mindy was recently featured on the front cover of CIO Look Magazine in 2022 as one of the 10 most influential leaders in supply Chain. She hosted a very well received LinkedIn Live series for Women in Supply Chain and speaks regularly at events around the world, including SAP’s flagship customer event SAP Sapphire.
Guest: David Vallejo, SAP
David Vallejo is Vice President, Global Head of Digital Supply Chain Product Marketing. In his role, David is responsible for driving SAP’s product portfolio to the next level of innovation by setting strategy and direction for the future roadmap in close collaboration with SAP’s customers, Industry, and Product & Innovation teams.
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.
Episode 1: Ein Gespräch über Supply Chain Resilienz, Nachhaltigkeit, KI und die Hannover Messe mit Till Dengel von SAP (German Version)
Apr 18, 2024
Die HMI 2024 steht unter dem Motto “Energizing a Sustainable Industry” und Lieferketten spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Erreichung der Nachhaltigkeitsziele. In dieser deutschen Podcast-Folge sprechen wir mit Till Dengel über nachhaltige Lieferketten.
In Zukunft werden Lieferketten maßgeblich von Technologie geprägt sein. In den letzten Jahren haben sich innovative Technologien wie Künstliche Intelligenz, das Internet der Dinge, Blockchain und Robotik entwickelt. Diese haben das Potenzial, Lieferketten effizienter, transparenter, flexibler und nachhaltiger zu gestalten, um den bevorstehenden Herausforderungen besser zu begegnen.
Guest: Till Dengel, SAP
Till Dengel verantwortet die globale Marktforschung, Thought Leadership, kommerzielle Modellierung, Marketing und Kommunikation für das Lösungsportfolio Digital Logistics & Manufacturing der SAP. Als versierter Redner in diesem Bereich bringt er eine breite Perspektive auf die Marktdynamik und die neuesten Branchentrends ein.
Till Dengel hatte mehrere Führungspositionen inne, darunter die Leitung der globalen Geschäftseinheit für die Reise- und Transportbranche und die Funktion des Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer für den Geschäftsbereich Data Intelligence der SAP. Darüber hinaus war er als Kundenbetreuer für den CIO und CPO tätig. Seine SAP-Reise begann im Jahr 2000 als Senior Consultant im Bereich Supply Chain Management. Bevor er zu SAP kam, arbeitete Till als Teamleiter bei DHL.
Er hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaftslehre und einen Executive Master-Abschluss in Informationsmanagement.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin To verfügt über mehr als fünfzehn Jahre Erfahrung in der digitalen Medienbranche und im Technologiesektor in den Bereichen Marketing, Business Development, Thought Leadership und als mitwirkende Redakteurin. Seit 2019 ist sie im SAP Global Marketing, Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team, um die Vordenkerrolle und das Bewusstsein für die Supply Chain Lösungen von SAP, neue Markttrends und Nachhaltigkeit zu fördern.
Episode 58: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics with SAP’s Stephen Jamieson
Apr 17, 2024
This year, EarthDay.Org deemed the theme of 2024 Planet vs. Plastics, calling for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, and how they negatively affect not only people and corporations, but our biosphere as a whole. SAP’s Stephen Jamieson joins us this week to dive into the ways we can begin to change our world from the inside out, and steps we can take as both consumers and corporations to drive plastic waste out of our supply chains.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Stephen Jamieson, SAP
Stephen Jamieson is Global Head of Circular Economy Solutions at SAP. In his role, Stephen leads the creation and development of the industry solutions needed to keep products in use, design out waste and regenerate natural systems.
As founder of the SAP’s Plastics Challenge, Stephen has been working collaboratively with industry, NGO and regulatory stakeholders to develop design-led solutions aligned to SAP’s 2030 Clean Ocean Vision. This has now culminated with the launch of SAP’s Circular Economy program where Stephen leads the Go-To-Market and commercialisation of solutions that deliver Sustainable Business Processes aligned to global impact.
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.
Episode 57: State of the Blockchain Transformation in Supply Chain with SettleMint's Matthew Van Niekerk
Apr 10, 2024
Whether you’re a supply chain professional, a business leader, or simply someone curious about the latest technological advancements, we dive into the strategies you need to leverage blockchain for your organization’s success with SettleMint’s Matthew Van Niekerk. As we discuss the transformative power of blockchain in supply chain management, we see how this revolutionary technology unlocks companies’ potential to drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Matthew Van Niekerk, SettleMint
In 2016, after 12 year’s experience in the financial services sector, Matthew co-founded SettleMint and is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Matthew has led the growth of the company and the geographic expansion of SettleMint beyond its home base in Europe to MEA, India, Singapore and Japan.
The vision of the company is to simplify the blockchain transformation journey for private and public organizations and in doing so, accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally. SettleMint is a Blockchain Transformation company recognized by Gartner and the World Economic Forum as an industry leader in supporting organizations transforming their business with blockchain technology.
He obtained his Hons. BA in Economics, specializing in Economic Development from Western University, London, Canada and later his Master in Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Vlerick Business School, Leuven, Belgium.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 56: A Nutty Journey to Supply Chain Synchronization with Blue Diamond Grower’s Steve Birgfeld
Apr 03, 2024
From nuts to crackers to milk, Blue Diamond Growers’ (BDG) complex ecosystem is a force of nature. On this week’s episode, Steve Birgfield from BDG joins us to discuss how their company built a technical foundation tough enough to withstand expedited growth, through increased visibility, enhanced transportation methods, and redefining their logistics, whilst tackling the beast of burden that is Mother Nature.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Steve Birgfeld, Blue Diamond Growers
Steve leads the overall strategy, design and implementation of Blue Diamond Growers information technology services, working closely with the business to define solutions that provide value to our growers and our customers.
Steve has led strategic efforts of large scale innovations and digital transformations throughout his career. He brings a strong balance of business, technical, resource and financial management leadership.
Steve has been with Blue Diamond since March 2016. Prior to that, Steve has held a variety of Information Technology leadership positions including VP of IT and Workplace Services for Unisys; Chief Information Officer for Hostess Brands and CompuCom; VP of Information Technology for Quaker State; and acting Chief Information Officer for Booz Allen Hamilton. In 2012, Steve was named one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 55: Focusing on Volume-Based Growth with Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain with IBM’s Sammy Soufi
Mar 28, 2024
Generative AI and volume-based growth have more similarities than what meets the eye. This week, IBM’s Sammy Soufi joins us to discuss their beneficial partnership, and how companies in both the Retail & CPG spaces can utilize both to not only meet customer demand, but exceed it.
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Guest: Sammy Soufi, Senior Managing Consultant, IBM Consulting
Sammy Soufi is a Senior Managing Consultant at IBM Consulting with experience across the CPG, Retail, Automotive, Utilities, Healthcare, and Agricultural industries, focusing on helping organizations navigate through business transformations and benefit from emerging technologies.
By bringing a strong analytical approach to solving complex business challenges with technological solutions; harnessed with hands-on experience leading business transformations across South America, Central Europe, Australia and in several North American locations.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 54: Talking Supply Chain Resiliency, Sustainability, AI, and Hanover Messe with SAP's Dominik Metzger
Mar 20, 2024
Technology will play a crucial role in the future of supply chain. In recent years, new technologies such as AI, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and robotics have emerged that can help to make the supply chain more efficient, transparent, agile, and sustainable to meet future challenges. This year’s theme for HMI 2024 is ‘Energizing a sustainable industry’, and supply chains are an important part of the problem when it comes to carbon emissions, waste, and human rights. In this episode, we talk to Dominik Metzger about how companies are making sustainability part of their supply chain solution. And how technology such as AI or GenAI can help to achieve these goals.
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Guest: Dominik Metzger
Dominik Metzger is SAP’s Global Head of Software Engineering and is responsible for running a global development Line of Business (LoB). This organization provides innovative Digital Supply Chain solutions, including design, product management, engineering, and customer co-innovations for all products within the LoB including the product portfolio of Planning, Manufacturing and Delivery & Logistics.
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: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 53: Resiliency in the Making: Turning Adversity into Advantage with Accenture’s Sunita Suryanarayan
Mar 13, 2024
Investing, adopting, and developing – three words that that hold a greater meaning to Accenture’s Sunita Suryanarayan, as she dives into their recent study, Resiliency in the Making. This week, she joins us to discuss the incredible findings of their research, three key steps to building resiliency, and why the time is now to start investing into your future.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Sunita Suryanarayan, North America Supply Chain & Operations, Resiliency Lead, Accenture
Sunita is Accenture’s North America Supply Chain & Operations Resiliency Lead. She’s a global strategist leading digital risk transformations in tech, media, automotive and consumer products for over two decades. She specializes in designing robust strategies to fortify supply chains against disruptions, leveraging a comprehensive approach that integrates risk prioritization, mitigation, and resilience building measures. Sunita is at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge technologies and collaborates with MIT’s data science lab to revolutionize supply chain operations. With a keen eye for emerging trends, she champions the integration of AI models into supply chain processes, harnessing the power of predictive and prescriptive analytics to optimize decision making and drive efficiencies across the board. Sunita has successfully led numerous digital transformations for Fortune 500 companies, spearheading the adoption of AI-driven solutions that have yielded measurable improvements in supply chain agility, responsiveness, and overall performance.
Sunita has published several articles on the future of supply chain and presented at numerous industry conferences. She is also involved in multiple foundations and organizations to champion diversity, equity and inclusion in the workforce. Sunita is on the board of Braven – a national non-profit that focuses on empowering students from underrepresented backgrounds with the skills, confidence, experiences and networks necessary to transition from college to strong first jobs, which lead to meaningful careers and lives of impact. She is also an advisor at komunity.io, a Silicon Valley tech start-up focused on redefining professional networking.
Sunita is based out of San Francisco, has an MBA from Creighton University and a bachelor’s in accounting and economics from University of Mumbai.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 52: Accelerating Progress by Empowering Women in Supply Chain with SAP’s Darcy MacClaren
Mar 06, 2024
Happy International Women’s Day – as we celebrate women’s accomplishments, advancements, and progression in the workplace, we kicked Richard out for a girls-only episode! Our own, Darcy MacClaren, joins us to discuss supply chain’s ever-evolving digital transformation, her self-developed community of women, Empowering Women in Supply Chain, and how generations can utilize the next wave of technologies. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Darcy MacClaren, Chief Revenue Officer of SAP Digital Supply Chain
Darcy MacClaren is a strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation with a focus on supply chain. She has held various leadership roles at SAP over the last twelve years, most recently serving as the Senior Vice President of Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 for SAP North America. Today, she serves as Chief Revenue Officer of SAP Digital Supply Chain, overseeing the global supply chain business.
With an emphasis on customer success, Darcy is responsible for driving risk resilient and sustainable Digital Supply Chain business, including the thought leadership towards solution portfolio investments, go-to-market strategy as well as overseeing core operations in pipeline development, demand management, and revenue growth. Darcy is committed to guiding organizations in their digital transformation journey through innovative technology including artificial intelligence and next generation business processes. She is passionate about collaborating with and empowering companies to elevate the strategic value delivered to their ecosystem. Her central focus is to help companies build resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains.
Darcy is a true expert in her field, an active champion for women in supply chain, and a recognized thought leader. Recently named in Fortune’s Broadsheet newsletter for and about the world’s most powerful women, Darcy has also been featured in Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2022 Women in Supply Chain and as a 2022 and 2023 Supply Chain Pro to Know. Darcy’s expertise has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Bloomberg Radio, NPR, Protocol, SupplyChainBrain, and Supply Chain Quarterly among other supply chain outlets. She is a frequent moderator, panelist, and keynote speaker at major supply chain events. She is the founder of the Empowering Women in Supply Chain Network which is dedicated to improving diversity in the supply chain field and since its inception in 2020, has grown to over 800 members. Last year, she was awarded the SAP Diversity and
Inclusion Award for her work with this group.
Before joining SAP, Darcy held several senior supply chain leadership positions at companies such as Blue Yonder, Infor, G-Log, (acquired by Oracle), and Hewlett Packard. Darcy graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She has an MBA from SUNY at Buffalo.
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, 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.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 51: Red Sea Risk-Resilience: Supporting Supply Chain Agility at Scale with SAP’s Guy Clutton-Diesen
Feb 28, 2024
Connected, composable, and cloud-based… all vital traits to a modern-day supply chain in the face of navigating disruptions. On this week’s episode, SAP’s Guy Clutton-Diesen joins us to discuss how visibility across your ecosystem, collaboration within your network, and Embedded and Generative AI can increase resilience across your ecosystem to better anticipate a disrupted demand chain.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Guy Clutton-Diesen, SAP
Guy Clutton-Diesen has a background in supply chains, setting up distribution networks across Asia for publishing companies before joining SAP in 2010. Since then, Guy has supported strategic customers across Europe and Asia with digital transformations of their operations and supply chains management. Recently completing an EMBA in Shipping and Logistics, Guy is an expert on supply chain networks and planning strategies who believes in the power of global diversity and globalization to solve complex problems and drive new growth.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 50: AI in Supply Chain with SAP's Artificial Intelligence Product Marketing Mgr., Cloud ERP Carlos Portillo
Feb 21, 2024
Technology is the true MVP pulling the strings in almost every aspect of our lives, and the supply chain is no exception. We’re talking about cutting-edge technologies – AI, Internet of Things, blockchain and robotics – that are taking the supply chain to a whole new level of efficiency, transparency, flexibility and sustainability to handle whatever the future brings.
And you know what? AI is the superhero in this technology saga, simplifying and speeding things up, especially in the supply chain. In this podcast episode, Carlos Portillo explains what types of AI there are and how they can be used in and improve the supply chain.
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Guest: Carlos Portillo
Carlos is Global Product Marketing Lead responsible for the Artificial Intelligence in Cloud ERP Go-to-Market Strategy, Messaging, and Thought Leadership. With a robust academic foundation in Operational Research and over 24 years of professional experience, he has honed his expertise in business process optimization across diverse sectors such as supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and sustainability. This extensive background aligns perfectly with his current role, allowing him to effectively drive innovation and elevate the strategic positioning of AI in Cloud ERP.
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: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 49: Leveraging Augmented Reality to Transform Logistics Operations with TeamViewer’s Robert Thiele
Feb 14, 2024
Guest: Robert Thiele, TeamViewer
Robert Thiele is a vice president strategic alliances, Americas at TeamViewer, a market leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions. TeamViewer provides SAP Endorsed Apps that empower companies to change the way they work and enable Industry 4.0 and supply chain optimization through Augmented Reality and a digitally connected workforce.
Robert has 15 years of experience working with SAP customers in North and South America in leading positions at OpenText and StreamServe before joining TeamViewer in 2021. He was featured in numerous episodes of the SAP Radio/Audible podcast “Coffee Break with Game Changers” addressing game-changing industry trends and innovations in the areas of business strategy, digital technologies, customer engagement, and the impacts of a changing workforce.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 48: Harnessing Innovation in the Factories of the Future with EY’s Daniel Minotti and Brannon Lockhart
Feb 07, 2024
The future is in the present as seen through the emerging innovations in the factories of today. EY’s Daniel Minotti and Brannon Lockhart join us on the series to explore how technologies are transforming the way companies manufacture their goods, collaborate within their network, and attract the next generation of workers.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Daniel Minotti, EY
As an EY Americas Partner, Dan manages a client portfolio consisting of leading branded consumer packaged goods, food, and agribusiness companies. Dan focuses on educating leaders on the role of emerging technologies and developing a business-led transformation strategy to optimize and grow their business.
Dan has a BS degree from The Ohio State University in Mechanical Engineering.
Guest: Brannon Lockhart, EY
Brannon Lockhart is a Manager at EY and he is the SAP Lead at the Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub in Cleveland. Brannon has been with the firm for 5 years and has over 16 years experience of industry experience centered around Plant Maintenance and 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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 47: Taking Action Today with Sustainable Operations with SAP’s Mike Censurato
Jan 31, 2024
Why wait until 2050 to transform your company’s sustainability initiatives and efforts? SAP’s Mike Censurato joins us to discuss what companies can begin doing today – such as implementing sustainable operations throughout their full supply chain – to not only better their own carbon footprint, but society, as a whole.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Mike Censurato, SAP
Mike is global Solution Manager for the SAP Environment Health and Safety applications. He is located in North America and has responsibility for EHS solution strategy, go-to-market activities, sales support, and partner channel support. Altogether, Mike has 25 years of experience related to design, development, and implementation of SAP EHS and Sustainability software solutions.
Prior to moving into the Solution Management group in 2016, Mike worked in SAP Services as a practice lead, application consultant, and project manager for implementation projects across multiple 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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 46: From Concept to Delivery: The Evolving Trends Driving Product Design with SAP’s Sean Laughlin
Jan 24, 2024
Almost all supply chains start in the same place – design. This, often, overshadowed part of the holistic system can become one of the top drivers for growth, innovation, and transformation. SAP’s Sean Laughlin joins us to discuss how companies can seamlessly integrate beyond their ecosystem to make better decisions for their business and incorporate the newest trends in technology for faster innovation.
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Guest: Sean Laughlin, SAP
Sean Laughlin has been working in the R&D and Engineering arena for over 30 years leveraging his engineering education as a design engineer, presales evangelist and solution manager. Sean has been with SAP for 17 years, the last 4 years within the Product Marketing organization serving as a PLM expert focused on the topics of PLM for process and discrete industries, CAD data management, product costing and many other areas of the SAP PLM portfolio.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 45: 2024 Predictions with SAP’s Michael O’Donnell
Jan 17, 2024
You know the saying… new year, new predictions? That’s right – SAP’s Michael O’Donnell joins us to discuss the trends, patterns, and predictions we see driving digital supply chain transformation in 2024, diving into the exponential growth of Gen AI, the power of risk resiliency, and the demand for sustainability visibility across networks.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Michael O’Donnell, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Digital Supply Chain, SAP North America
As the Head of Digital Supply Chain for SAP North America, Michael is responsible for customer success, go-to-market strategy, and core operations in pipeline development, demand management, and business growth. In close collaboration with customers, partners, and the vast SAP ecosystem, Michael is dedicated to transforming how businesses manage supply chains for a more risk-resilient, sustainable future.
Prior to this role, Michael served as National Vice President of the Utilities Practice at SAP North America, driving meaningful customer outcomes, designing strategy, fostering team development, and managing the overall success of the practice. Throughout his 23 years at SAP, Michael has consistently championed the voice of the customer to ensure a clear path to value realization early in the customer journey and that the continuous evolution of the SAP portfolio supports customers as they make their transition to the cloud.
An active voice for sustainability, Michael serves as an advisor to the board of Smart Energy Water, Alert Enterprise, and DataVisor. He serves on the executive advisory panel for CS Week and is involved with the board of directors for Western Energy Institute. Michael is a graduate of North Carolina State University and lives outside Philadelphia with his wife Leslee and their three daughters. He is an avid golfer, runner, reader, and technology enthusiast – always on the lookout for what’s next.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 44: Beer and more: Heineken's supply chain unplugged
Jan 10, 2024
Heineken is one of the largest breweries in the world. However, like other industries, the beer industry is facing a number of challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, price increases, rising inflation, and a tight labour market.
This week, we talk to Heineken’s Hugo Timmerman about how they’re using the latest technology within their supply chain to increase the end-to-end visibility needed to cope with the constant changes, as they become one of the most connected breweries in the world.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Hugo Timmerman – Director Digital & Technology @ HEINEKEN
As the Director Digital & Technology for the Global Supply Chain at HEINEKEN, Hugo Timmerman is responsible for developing and executing the digital supply chain strategy and roadmap for one of the world’s leading brewers. He leverages his expertise in Industry 4.0, Data & Analytics, PLM, and Smart Connected Products to enable operational excellence, cost efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. He fosters a culture of innovation, learning, and empowerment among his team and partners, aligning with HEINEKEN’s vision and values.
Hugo has over 20 years of experience in digital technology and in management consulting and is passionate about delivering value and impact through digital innovation and transformation. He has a track record of bridging between digital technology and business needs, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and leading teams at country, region, and global levels.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 43: Recapping the Best Moments of 2023 with Richard Howells, Sin To, and Nicole Smythe
Dec 27, 2023
What a year it has been! On this special episode, Richard, Sin, and Nicole look back on a memorable 2023, recapping the top trends, such as risk resiliency, sustainability, and digital transformation, shared with our incredible guests, and look forward to the future, predicting what is to come in 2024.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
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: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 42: How Integrated Business Planning Can Help Companies Become Disruptors
Dec 20, 2023
The business environment is constantly evolving, and companies need to adapt to remain competitive while aligning customer expectations with shareholder objectives. This requires a smart planning system that integrates different business functions and provides real-time data and analyses. By utilizing Integrated Business Planning (IBP), this can be achieved, and companies will become disruptors. In this podcast episode, we talk to SAP’s Anna Linden and Oliver Wight’s Stuart Harman about how IBP can enable organizations to plan effectively, adapt and respond quickly to changing market dynamics.
Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
Guest: Stuart Harman – Managing Partner, Oliver Wight Asia Pacific
Stuart Harman spent 20 years working in manufacturing organisations around the world gaining extensive experience in operations, sales & marketing, supply chain and general management. For the past 15 years he has worked with Oliver Wight clients across the Asia Pacific region to assist their business improvement efforts through engaging senior management and providing education and coaching to build in-house expertise.
An acknowledged expert in Integrated Business Planning, Stuart also has specialist expertise in strategy management, purchasing, private label, and business improvement techniques (Agile, Lean, Sigma).
In 2021 Stuart co-authored the book Integrated Tactical Planning and regularly publishes white papers and blog articles
Stuart’s clients include Kellanova, PepsiCo, Inghams, Dupont, Lion Beer, The Australian Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Cochlear, PPG, Primo Foods, Qantas, Kimberly Clark, Danone, Glen Dimplex, Fonterra, BAT, Swarovski, Briggs & Stratton, and CHEP
Guest: Anna Linden, VP, Global Head of Supply Chain Planning, Solution Management at SAP
Supply chain expert with a 15-year experience in SAPs product and solution management. Focusing on topics such as manufacturing, quality management, and supplier collaboration in the early days, before finding her professional home in supply chain planning.
Has been driving innovation in SAPs Integrated Business Planning solution for the past 10 years as a product manager, specifically looking at processes and scenarios that span end-to-end planning along finance, supply chain planning, production, logistics, and the business networks. Anna is globally responsible for the strategy, go-to-market and positioning of SAP’s supply chain planning portfolio.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 41: The Digital Thread of SAP’s Business Network and Digital Supply Chain with SAP’s Joern Keller
Dec 13, 2023
The digital thread between SAP’s Business Network and Digital Supply Chain portfolios have not only strengthened as time evolves but become a driving force in companies’ holistic digital transformations. Joern Keller, Chief Product Officer for SAP’s Business Network, joins us to discuss the differentiating power of connecting these dominant portfolios.
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Guest: Joern Keller, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, SAP Business Network
A global enterprise software leader with more than 20 years of experience, Joern Keller is responsible for SAP Business Network (sap.com/businessnetwork) product management and engineering. SAP Business Network is the world’s largest platform for business-to-business commerce, orchestrating the interconnected, mission-critical operations of trading partners, spanning procurement, supply chain, logistics, asset collaboration and working capital solutions. Trusted by millions of enterprises in 190 countries, SAP Business Network facilitates more than $4.5 trillion in commerce across 752 million business-to-business transactions annually. As chief product officer, Keller sets the strategic direction for SAP Business Network and oversees its global product engineering centers located in Germany, the United States, China, India, and Peru.
Previously, Keller served as Executive Vice President of SAP S/4HANA Industry Cloud and Quote to Cash, where he had global responsibility for product management and engineering across the Consumer Industry, Discrete Industry, Energy and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Public Services, and Real Estate industry clusters. He was additionally responsible for the SAP S/4HANA Quote to Cash offering, due its close functional industry overlap. Keller’s mandate is to introduce customer-focused modular industry cloud offerings to the market, using state-of-the-art cloud engineering and operations practices. Keller has also served in leadership roles within SAP S/4HANA Cross-Engineering (as Vice-President), SAP IT (as Head of Core Value Chain Services), and SAP Digital (as Head of Platform). Keller began his SAP career in 1998 as a retail industry developer, spending several years working in Germany and in the United States. He holds degrees in Computer Science from HTW Saarbrücken, in Software Engineering from Arizona State University, and an MBA from Arizona State University.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 40: Identifying Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Before They Put Your Business at Risk with Cosmo Tech’s Nadia Hospital
Dec 06, 2023
Ever question how you can mitigate risk and proactively plan for uncertainty? On this week’s episode, Cosmo Tech’s Nadia Hospital joins us to discuss how new technologies, such as Vulnerability Scan and AI, allow companies to optimize their strategic and tactical planning decisions.
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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.
Episode 39: Logistics' Differentiating Power in a Supply Chain with SAP's Kam Ghossaini
Nov 29, 2023
The role of logistics in supply chain has greatly transformed over the past few years, with new trends and technology changing the way companies do business. On this week’s episode, SAP’s Kam Ghossaini joins us to discuss how companies can utilize logistics as a main differentiator in revolutionizing their supply chain.
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Guest: Kam Ghossaini, SAP
Kam has over 25 years of Supply Chain experience helping to drive continuous performance improvements in supply chain and logistics space. He started his career as a technology supply chain consultant, and has worked with several best of breed supply chain solution across Europe, the UK and the Middle East.
Kam joined SAP Dubai in 2013 and relocated to SAP North American in 2017, where he is the national lead for logistics as part of the Digital Supply Chain Center of Excellence. He focuses on helping our customers uncover their business and logistics challenges and guiding them in determining the operational and financial impact on their businesses.
He is passionate about delivering value to customers by providing innovative solutions that optimize, integrate, and automate their logistics processes and systems.
Kam holds an BS in Computer Science and an MBA in Management from the American University of Beirut. He lives with his family in the Chicago area where he enjoys playing and coaching soccer.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 38: Frosta’s Sustainability Journey: From Challenges to Solutions with Frosta’s Ben Windhorst
Nov 22, 2023
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and sustainable world of Frosta’s frozen food. With Frosta’s Ben Windhorst, we dive into their ambitious sustainability goals and how the company uses cutting-edge technology to offer its customers more transparency in the supply chain.
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Guest: Ben Windhorst, Frosta
Ben Windhorst is a passionate People, Technology und Transformation leader with an IT and Project Management background. He was driving and delivering digital transformation programs in different companies and roles in the last 15 years. He is currently driving the transformation and change of the FRoSTA AG into a data driven and open mindset company.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 37: Decarbonizing the Value Chain with PwC’s Sadi Fieldsend and Jeff Briner
Nov 15, 2023
Clean energy is the hottest topic in every boardroom, but ever wonder what it would take to fully decarbonize the value chain? This week, PwC’s Sadi Fieldsend and Jeff Briner join us to discuss how companies have the power to transform not only their own supply chain, but society.
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Guest: Sadi Fieldsend, PwC
With 20 years serving the SAP community, Sadi is passionate about people and partnerships. She strives to create experiences where trust, transparency, and collaboration define new boundaries for innovation. Not only has Sadi held various roles that involve SAP implementations, from defining IT strategies and managing large global programs, but she passionately believes in developing others and leading strong partnerships focused on transformation. She also believes that mentoring directly contributes to growth and diversity, both individually and as a collective network.
While Sadi has experience in automotive, chemical, consumer products, manufacturing, and life sciences, she is now dedicated to driving transformation within the utility and energy industry. By realizing the full scope of this industry’s challenges and opportunities for evolution, she understands the end-to-end digital supply chain processes that drive operational efficiency, but never loses focus of the customer and the impact this change can create for them as well as the employees within the organization being affected. She brings this depth of knowledge and insight when leading complex programs, driving innovation, and helping others achieve their corporate objectives.
Guest: Jeff Briner, PwC
Jeff is a Principle in our SAP Practice and is the Digital Supply Chain Capability Leader. Jeff has 30+ years of Power & Utilities and SAP EAM experience. This includes 20 years of Power Generation experience and 15 years of Transmission and Distribution for Gas & Electric utility experience. Jeff has additionally supported Rail, Agriculture, Pharma, and Energy clients with EAM Transformations.
Jeff has a multidimensional foundation that includes functional/operational experience in addition to his technical skills. He has successfully transformed large Utility organizations by using business process and organizational re-designs, technology lead transformation using ERP/EAM solutions including SAP, Maximo, EMPAC, WMIS, and Ventyx, as well as strategic cost and efficiency via org span and layer changes.
Jeff spent 6 years in China where he developed a leading SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) practice delivering mission-critical business transformations to the Chinese Nuclear Utility industry. His team has successfully completed Enterprise Asset Management Template based business standardization and transformation for Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain across 99% of China’s nuclear power industry (22 Sites, 70+ Units). Some of Jeffs relevant functional experience includes:
Deployed PwCs SAP Nuclear Template to every Chinese Nuclear Power generation site
Ten full cycle SAP/EAM implementations, seven in utilities
Lead EAM consultant on the SAP CU solution development; spent time in Germany on the alpha and beta testing effort
Lead EAM consultant for a multistate western US gas and electric T&D Maximo EAM project; planned and led the CU development team
Lead EAM consultant for a five-state eastern gas, electric, and LNG T&D SAP EAM project and consulting architect of the SAP solution; key member of team that developed the compatible unit solution, the first SAP CU implementation
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 36: The Supply Chain Planner of the Future with SAP’s Jeff Brown
Nov 08, 2023
In supply chain planning, the only thing that is certain is uncertainty. In this episode, SAP’s Jeff Brown joins us to discuss how enhanced technologies have not only changed the way new generation of workers learn, but how seasoned generations adapt. Diving into the digital transformation of your planning processes to sustainability being a driving force, this is a masterclass you do not want to miss.
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Guest: Jeff Brown, SAP
Jeff has over 30 years of Supply Chain and Operations experience helping to drive continuous improvement in supply chain and manufacturing performance. He has worked in industry as a supply chain and manufacturing planner before transitioning to consulting and technology.
Jeff joined SAP in 2006, first as a solution advisor, followed by roles in the Digital Supply Chain Center of Excellence, most recently as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives. He has broad industry experience, working with customers such as Boston Scientific, Google, Louisiana-Pacific, Microsoft, Flowers Bakery, and Coca Cola.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Georgia Tech. He lives in the Atlanta area with wife Lynn where they enjoy playing tennis and following their favorite local sports teams.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 35: Accelerating Supply Chain Innovation: Inside the World of SAP.iO with SAP’s Sherry Li
Nov 01, 2023
This week, we explore the fusion of technology, entrepreneurship, and supply chain as SAP’s Sherry Li joins us to see business through the lens of SAP.iO. From learning how startups are reimagining the future of supply chain to how SAP is guiding innovators through their partnership to success stories in the field, it’s an innovative episode you do not want to miss.
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Guest: Sherry Li, SAP
Head of SAP.iO New York
Sherry is a seasoned business leader with over 10 years of experience in the technology industry. She is passionate about innovation and using technology to solve real-world problems.
Prior to joining SAP.iO, Sherry held positions with SAP strategic partnerships team, SAP Concur’s corporate strategy team, SAP Corporate Development, and SAP.iO Venture Studio. In these roles, she focused on sourcing strategic partnerships, international expansion, and business acceleration.
Before receiving her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Sherry worked at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, where she helped private companies in the US and Asia go public. She was the primary point of contact for Nasdaq’s 120 Asia-based companies, helping them develop investor strategies to succeed in capital markets.
Sherry and her husband David are the proud parents of two young boys and live on the Upper West Side. In their spare time, they write children’s books and enjoy taking their boys to Riverside Park. Sherry is thrilled to join the SAP.iO team and lead innovation initiatives for SAP.iO NY.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 34: How Supply Chain Sustainability Helps Unlock Resilience and Growth with Accenture’s Matias Pollmann-Larsen
Oct 25, 2023
Resiliency, sustainability, and visibility – three words that sum up the current focus of supply chain, we’d say, and Accenture’s Matias Pollmann-Larsen agrees. This week, he joins us to discuss the incredible findings of their recent United Nations Global Company CEO Study, from how CEOs are reimagining their supply chains to re-evaluating their global supply chain structures. Who knows, you may discover a thing or two.
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Guest: Matias Pollmann-Larsen, Accenture
Matias Pollmann-Larsen is the Managing Director – Supply Chain & Operations, Sustainable Value Chain Lead at Accenture. Matias has deep experience in transformation and large-scale change, having led several programs in international companies across consumer products, industrial and energy sectors. As an expert on Sustainable Value Chains, on strategic aspects ranging net zero footprints, circularity and transparency / ESG risk management, he focuses on how firms can transform, with value and purpose.
Matias authored a number of regional and global reports on sustainability, diversity, societal impact and the role of companies, and often shares strategic insights at conferences / leadership / board meetings. He speaks fluent Italian, Spanish and English, skilled in Portuguese and Danish. He serves in the board of the INDEXproject, a nonprofit organisation that promotes designs aimed at the improvement of life worldwide, and in the board of InnoAid.org, an NGO with an international outreach.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 33: How to Avoid Halloween Supply Chain Nightmares with SAP’s Anu Shah
Oct 18, 2023
Goblins, ghosts, and ghouls may give you bad dreams, but shipment delays, lack of visibility, and a disconnected value chain are the real nightmares for companies this holiday season. On this episode, SAP’s Anu Shah joins us to discuss how to navigate the spookiest of obstacles throughout your business processes and value chain.
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Guest: Anubhuti Shah, SAP
Anu Shah is the Head of the Solution Management function focused on SAP’s AI and platform-related offering for SAP S/4HANA cloud, supply chain and finance. SAP customers can benefit from pre-built AI capabilities delivered with our cloud ERP and other applications. These capabilities help customers to accelerate business processes and optimize decision making across functions such as supply chain planning. Similarly, we multiply user productivity through AI-augmented user experiences.
She joined SAP in 2015 in a leadership development program for MBA-graduates and since then held various roles in industry-specific enterprise software, solution management and business development. Prior to that Anu worked for several years in Dubai.
Anu completed her Master of Business Administration at Mannheim Business School (Germany).
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 32: How Generative AI Is Helping Companies Do Things Differently and Do Different Things with Deloitte’s Subit Mathew
Oct 11, 2023
Generative AI is all the buzz in the not only the supply chain world, but society, in general. But have you ever wondered, really, what is Gen AI? You may get a few different answers but Deloitte’s Subit Mathew joins the series to discuss how companies can utilize it to do things differently and do different things – from supply demand balancing to intelligent product design.
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Guest: Subit Mathew, Deloitte
Subit is a Principal in Deloitte’s Enterprise Performance – SAP Consulting Practice. He specializes in advising companies on Supply Chain Mgmt., IT roadmap strategies, ERP business case development as well as planning, managing & delivering large global SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
Drawing on his 18+ years of industry & consulting experience, Subit serves as an advisor to senior executives on applying innovations leveraging latest technology from SAP. Subit has deep experience in delivering numerous Phase 0 and global SAP S/4 transformations for clients through the combination of his end-to-end process knowledge, industry expertise, ERP solution validation, and delivery leadership. He focuses on serving his client through transformation planning, SAP program management, delivery risk mitigation, and deployment orchestration.
Additionally, Subit leads Deloitte’s US SAP Supply Chain Practice, working with client organizations to drive spend optimization, reduce working capital, and maximize supply chain operational efficiencies. Subit also leads Deloitte’s US Central Region SAP practice and has worked with companies of all sizes across the Life Sciences/Medical Devices, Consumer Products, F&B, Industrial Products & Chemicals, Automotive & Semiconductor Hi-tech manufacturing sectors to deliver transformations.
Subit is a frequent speaker at numerous SAP conferences and Universities on topics related to SCM process and technology transformations. Subit lives in Chicago with his family and holds a M.S in Information & Operations Mgmt. from the Texas A&M University and a Bachelors of Engineering in IT from the University of Bombay, India.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 31: The Sustainability Challenges of Managing Water Usage & Consumption Across your Business with EY’s Neil Banerjee
Oct 04, 2023
Did you know that 1.2 billion people in the world don’t have access to basic water services? While the numbers are staggering, EY’s Neil Banerjee joins us to discuss how there are measures that can be taken across companies’ supply chains to ensure the circular usage of water to build positive outcomes that are good for business and the environment.
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Guest: Neil Banerjee, EY
Neil Banerjee is the Americas SAP Sustainability & Public Cloud Leader at EY, where he drives go-to-market strategy and the overall alliance relationship between SAP and EY in the ESG and cloud ERP domains. With more than a decade plus of global experience in supply chain, commercial innovation, and sustainability, Neil is recognized as a thought leader on supply chain, sustainability and technology transformation as well as commercial growth strategy in the agribusiness, chemicals, advanced manufacturing and mobility sectors. Neil has deep history partnering with some of the world’s industry leading large enterprises and start-ups to commercially launch and scale new sustainable business models from concept to market.
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.
Bristlecone’s Vivek Jha joins us to discuss how logistics and visibility can be a clear source of differentiation in companies’ supply chains, enabling accelerated time to customers and enhanced customer satisfaction.
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Guest: Vivek Jha, Bristlecone
Vivek Jha is the Practice Lead for SAP Data and Analytics at Bristlecone and has been with the company for 10 years now. He leads pre-sales conversions, innovations, offering development, capability development and quality assurance for supply chain analytics and BTP solution. Bristlecone is a leading provider for AI powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 29: The Importance of On-Time Delivery for Companies’ Customer Satisfaction with parcelLab’s Tobias Buxhoidt
Sep 20, 2023
In this podcast episode, we dive into the world of last mile delivery with parcelLab’s Tobias Buxhoidt to discuss how this crucial stage of the supply chain can be optimized. Learn how intelligent tracking systems and innovative solutions can increase efficiency, improve the customer experience, and promote sustainability.
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Guest: Tobias Buxhoidt, parcelLab
Tobias Buxhoidt is co-founder and CEO of parcelLab, where he leads global business strategy and is focused on bringing the parcelLab platform to brands across global markets. In 2015 he co-founded parcelLab, the only truly global enterprise post-purchase software provider, enabling brands to increase top-line revenue, decrease operational costs, and optimize customer experience in an unprecedented way. The award-winning post-purchase platform empowers brands to transform mundane operational touchpoints into the most differentiated and personalized experience, creating unique moments of pure joy for their customers. Trusted by over 800 brands including IKEA, Chico’s, H&M, and Yeti, parcelLab actively manages the post-purchase experience across 175 countries and tracks shipping data from more than 350 carriers worldwide.
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 28: Focusing on Global Trade to Deliver More than Compliance to Supply Chains with SAP’s Linda McKee and Trond Rovang
Sep 13, 2023
International trade has become an increasingly visible topic, impacting global businesses and economies, but your supply chain could be in jeopardy without the proper global trade services in place. SAP’s Linda McKee and Trond Rovang joins us to discuss how these two functions go hand in hand, and how trade services can not only support top line growth, but drive global compliance.
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Guest: Linda McKee, SAP
Linda McKee is Senior Director, Solution Management for SAP’s portfolio of International Trade Management solutions, including the flagship SAP Global Trade Services. Linda’s SAP career began as a Foreign Trade consultant, supporting implementations at major global customers. She then delivered development projects as part of the High Tech Industry Business Unit, focused on discrete manufacturers within the industry. Returning to her foreign trade roots, her responsibilities are currently focused on providing customers with solutions to support their global, cross-border compliance and operations requirements. Located in Denver, Colorado, much of her time is spent working with customers largely based in the Americas to identify SAP solutions supporting their global businesses.
Guest: Trond Rovang, SAP
Trond Rovang is a solution owner for SAP Global Trade Services and is based in Oslo, Norway. Before joining SAP, he had a career in international retail, working across the Nordics, Central Europe and the UK. Since 2008, he has been working at SAP with leading retail, consumer products and manufacturing companies focusing on logistics and international trade as an SAP Solution Expert. Trond joined the S/4HANA Solution Management two years ago, focusing now on International Trade Management, in general, and Global Trade Services, in particular.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 27: The Importance of Capturing Actual Demand & How AI Can Help with Alloy.ai’s Joel Beal
Sep 06, 2023
The power of real-time data can make or break a company’s supply chain, especially in the consumer industry. Alloy.ai’s Joel Beal joins us to discuss how AI is changing how brands forecast demand, fulfill customer expectations, and revolutionize how companies look at data.
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Guest: Joel Beal, Alloy.ai
Joel Beal is CEO and co-founder of Alloy.ai, whose consumer demand and inventory software allows consumer goods brands to make faster and smarter sales and supply chain decisions. Alloy.ai is the platform of choice for leading consumer goods brands – including Bic, Bosch, Crayola, SimpliSafe, Melissa & Doug, Valvoline, and many more – across multiple 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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 26 - Golden Insights: Navigating the China's Golden Week and Supply Chain
Aug 30, 2023
In this podcast episode, we talk with Uwe Haizmann from EAC Consulting about supply chain challenges and possible solutions regarding the upcoming China’s Golden Week. And we take a closer look on China and its strategy to build a more resilient supply chain as well as sustainability.
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Guest:Uwe Haizmann
Since 2008, Uwe Haizmann has been advising EAC clients and projects on strategic development and operational excellence in Asia – first in Shanghai and since 2022 in Munich. He joined the EAC management team in 2014.
His industry expertise is in healthcare, chemicals, engineering and consumer goods. Here he assists companies in the optimisation of their global value chains and the strategy of their Asia activities.
Before joining EAC, Mr Haizmann gained operational work experience in various positions. He is fluent in Mandarin and English and holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus on East Asia as well as an MBA from the Chinese European International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai.
Mr Haizmann is a frequent speaker at events on Asia-related topics.
Host: Sin To
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 25: What Chinese Decoupling Could Mean for the U.S. Supply Chain with Supplyframe’s Richard Barnett
Aug 23, 2023
Ever wonder what would happen if the United States decoupled from China? Supplyframe’s Richard Barnett joins us to discuss how the reliance on Chinese sourcing has major impacts on the global value chain, the downstream effects on the High-Tech industry, and how the chip shortage has brought the topic to center stage.
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Guest: Richard Barnett, Supplyframe
Richard Barnett is the chief marketing officer and SaaS sales leader at Supplyframe, where he drives go-to-market and communications strategy for the company’s unmatched industry ecosystem and pioneering Design-to-Source Intelligence (DSI) Solutions, which transform how people and businesses design, source, market and sell products across the global electronics value chain. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in strategic marketing, sales and product management, Richard is recognized as a thought leader on supply chain and strategic sourcing transformation as well as digital marketing engagement with design engineers.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 24: Celebrating Six Months of the Future of Supply Chain
Aug 16, 2023
Believe it or not, we’re already six months into The Future of Supply Chain and we thought of no better way to commemorate the occasion than reminiscing on the amazing conversations we have had with our guests so far, from 2023 predictions to International Women’s Day to funding the supply chains of tomorrow.
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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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Host: Sin To, SAP
Sin has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 23: The Power of Synchronized Processes Across Your Ecosystem with SAP’s Venkat Venkataramani
Aug 09, 2023
In times of distress, vulnerability, and fragility, companies all over the world were unsure of the strength of their supply chain processes. However, those very vulnerabilities are becoming the driving force in digital transformation, as SAP’s Venkat Venkataramani discusses the power that process synchronization can have.
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Guest: Venkat Venkataramani, SAP
Venkat Venkataramani is responsible for driving North America Go To Market Strategies for the Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Line of Business at SAP, North America. He has a successful profile of Leadership of large High Impact Teams with broad set of experiences in Sales, Sales Leadership, Business Development and Presales in the Software Industry, demonstrating success in executing Go To Market and Demand Generation strategies at scale with a focus on driving customer adoption, driving pipeline and revenue.
With 25+ years of experience in Leadership and Individual Contributor roles in Supply Chain and Manufacturing at both startups and Large Enterprises, he has been a practitioner and customer advisor in the past, and is currently leading a team of professionals focused on customer facing engagements to drive transformational elements of their Business Processes.
Venkat’s specific industry vertical domain expertise includes Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, Life Sciences Industrial Machinery and Components, Automotive and Specialty Chemicals.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 22: How AI Helps Enable Risk Resilient Manufacturing with SAP's Sam Castro
Aug 02, 2023
New, enhanced technology continues to change the way we work, and Artificial Intelligence is already making its presence known in the Manufacturing space. On this week’s episode, SAP’s Sam Castro joins us to discuss how new technology can help companies reach their profitability, sustainability, and productivity goals all whilst empowering the shop floor workers of the future.
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Guest: Sam Castro, SAP
Sam Castro joined SAP in July 2005 with the acquisition of a small company called Lighthammer. At that time he was responsible for implementation consulting, field enablement, custom development, and training for the core products (Illuminator, Xacute, UDS, CMS). These products have since evolved into the core SAP Connected Manufacturing products (Mfg. Integration & Intelligence or MII and Plant connectivity or PCo) that you see today.
Sam is now part of SAP LoB Manufacturing Solution Management group, which is directly responsible for strategy, direction, and customer adoption of all of the manufacturing products at SAP. He is specifically responsible for Industrial Analytics, that is SAP MII, Digital Manufacturing for insights, and Digital Manufacturing for execution, and he is the solution owner for Process MES products. In this role, he is actively working on mid- and long-term features and deliverables and how they are positioned with the broader SAP portfolio; he also provides guidance for product development investment.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 21: Deciphering the Hurdles in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain with AstraZeneca’s Robert Tubis
Jul 26, 2023
In this podcast episode, we talk with Robert Tubis from AstraZeneca about supply chain challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. We take a closer look at a German law that will help eliminate supply chain bottlenecks, and how the use of advanced technologies can help to make products more sustainable and improve the supply chain to overcome these obstacles.
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Guest: Robert Tubis, AstraZeneca
As a lawyer with a Master’s degree in Economic Law from the University of Cologne, Robert Tubis worked in in different law firms advising mostly pharmaceutical companies, before co-founding a CoGAP GmbH, where he acted as CEO from 2010 to 2014. Robert later joined AstraZeneca and is currently heading the Contracting & Sales Service department. In his current role he responsible for supplying the German market with AstraZeneca’s medicines and acts as the interface between AstraZeneca’s commercial supply chain, distribution, and customers (wholesalers, hospitals, pharmacies).
Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
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, 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.
Episode 20: How Visualization will Transform the User Experience Across the Supply Chain with SAP’s Lars Olson
Jul 19, 2023
Join us as SAP’s Lars Olson discusses how enhanced visualization tools and technology are changing the way companies efficiently and effectively run their supply chains.
Guest: Lars Olson, SAP
Lars Olson is a Solution Manager in SAP’s Digital Supply Chain organization and is responsible for SAP’s 2D & 3D visualizations solutions. Lars has over 20+ years’ 3D visualization experience in Digital Products, Digital Manufacturing, and Intelligent Asset Management. During his 11-year tenure at SAP, Lars has worked on integrating 2D & 3D visualizations across SAP’s on premise, cloud and mobile solutions. Prior to joining SAP, Lars was the Senior Product Manager of client tools at Right Hemisphere. Lars holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in computer aided design (CAD), graphic design and photography from San Diego State University.
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 has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.
Episode 19: Data Driven Discoveries: Inside Product Mining with soley.io
Jul 12, 2023
Join us on a captivating journey through data-driven product analytics with “Data Driven Discoveries: Inside Product Mining.” Dive into Soley’s product mining software and learn how data can lead to breakthrough insights and help companies revolutionize their products and supply chains. Get excited to see how data can shape the future.
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Guest: Reiner Pistorius, Soley.io
Reiner is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of expertise in the software industry, specifically focusing on digitally transforming procurement and supply chain processes. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at notable companies such as GEP Worldwide, JAGGAER, and SAP. Currently, at Soley, he focuses on business development and account management activities, utilizing their unique product mining solution to assist Soley’s customers. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by industrial companies, Reiner is committed to leveraging technology to optimize product portfolios and drive efficiency for Soley’s clients.
Guest: Michael Weland, Soley.io
Michael is a Senior PreSales Manager at Soley, the leading Product Mining company based in Munich, Germany. With over 5 years of experience at Soley, he specializes in helping industrial companies optimize their product portfolios and drive efficiency through Soley’s unique SaaS solution. His expertise and background include previous roles as a Sales Manager and management consulting experience at Bain & Company. Michael is dedicated to empowering industrial companies by reducing complexity, improving cost structures, and achieving higher efficiency.
Host: Nicole Smythe
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Host: Sin To
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 18: What’s the Cost of Poor Visibility Across Your Logistics Processes with SAP's Rene Vallejo
Jun 28, 2023
You can’t buy love, but you can buy visibility – however, did you ever wonder how much poor visibility across your ecosystem could cost you? We’re here to tell you that it’ll affect more than just your profit and revenue. In this episode, SAP’s own Rene Vallejo joins us to discuss the true value of visibility across your logistics processes, how you can drive sustainability across these processes, and the bright future of business networks.
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Guest: Rene Vallejo, SAP
Rene Vallejo has nearly 30 years of SAP experience in supply chain technologies and processes. In the SAP ecosystem, Rene has performed different roles as a customer and implementation partner and, during the last ten years, as an employee, within the previous ten years as an employee focused on Digital Supply Chain solutions. At the end of 2021, he joined SAP Business Networks’ Tiger Team, where he focused on Logistics.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 17: Insights on the Move: Leveraging real-time insights for efficient transportation
Jun 21, 2023
Transportation visibility is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet the demands of today’s fast-paced world. By leveraging real-time data and advanced analytics, companies like Shippeo are providing real-time insights into the movement of goods, enabling supply chain managers to make informed decisions and optimize their operations.
During our conversation, we’ll uncover the benefits of real-time transportation visibility and how it empowers companies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. We will talk about Shippeo’s state-of-the-art platform, which harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to track shipments, predict delays, and proactively manage exceptions.
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Guest: Lucien Besse, COO and Co-Founder
With a Master’s degree in Finance and Strategy from Sciences Po, Lucien Besse worked in Private Equity at Vermeer Capital, before co-founding Shippeo in 2014, where he is Chief Operating Officer. Shippeo enables market-leading companies to instantly access predictive, real-time information on each delivery, and and has become the European leader in supply chain visibility with more than 32 million tracked flows per year in over 110 countries.
Host: Nicole Smythe
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Host: Sin To
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 16: Investing in the Supply Chains of Tomorrow with REFASHIOND's Brian Aoaeh
Jun 14, 2023
Join us, as we explore the exciting world of supply chain investments in our podcast. Discover the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are transforming the industry. Gain valuable insights from Brian Aoaeh, the industry experts, to make informed investment decisions in tomorrow’s supply chains. Don’t miss how REFASHIOND is unlocking the future of supply chain investment.
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Guest: Brian Aoaeh, Founder and Managing General Partner
Brian Aoaeh is a Founder and Managing General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures, an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in Industrial Transformation by backing early-stage Supply Chain Technology startups. He is also a Founder of The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation and The New York Supply Chain Meetup, and is an Adjunct Professor of Supply Chain & Operations Management at the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University. He holds a BA in Mathematics and Physics from Connecticut College, an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University, and he is a charter holding member of CFA Institute. Brian serves as a Venture Partner for Newark Venture Partners and Genius Guild. He authored a weekly column on early-stage supply chain technology for FreightWaves from April 2019 to April 2021, including an AI in Supply Chain series that ran for 6 months from July to December 2020. He has 22+ years of overall professional experience, with 15+ years of investing experience – mostly focused on early-stage tech venture capital. Other people refer to Brian by the nickname New York’s Supply Chain Tech VC, and he has also been called The Next-Gen Supply Chain Tech VC Specialist.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 15: How to Manage the Supply Chain Balancing Act with Accenture's Michel Roger
Jun 07, 2023
As many can agree, supply chain can become quite the juggling act and, in recent years, the plates have only continued to pile. Between sustainability efforts, avoiding risk, increasing profitability, and sharper visibility, the list of responsibilities for those in supply chain grows daily. On this week’s episode, Accenture’s Michel Roger joins us to discuss how to manage this balancing act and better prepare for the future through risk-resilient and sustainable 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).
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 14: The Year of Risk Resiliency with CloudPath’s Tushar Bhalla
May 31, 2023
Risk-Resiliency has become a topic that supply chain executives have not only built into their supply chains but become a driving factor for transformative change. CloudPath’s Tushar Bhalla joins us on the series to discuss resiliency’s increasing necessity in the field and how companies can predict risk before it happens.
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Guest: Tushar Bhalla, CloudPaths
Tushar has been guiding customers through their implementation challenges in Digital Supply Chain Strategy, Planning & Transformations for the last 15 years with expertise in SAP IBP, SAP APO, SAP Ariba and more. Led and delivered projects from planning to stabilization across multiple geographies and industries with more than 25 recognized brands in the Consumer Products, Food, Automotive, Semiconductor, Hi-Tech, Oil & Gas, Chemical sectors.
Tushar previously held roles with Accenture, Intrigo Systems and HPE.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 13: Dissecting the Oxford Economics Report Findings with SAP’s Lyndsey Spurgin
May 24, 2023
Perma-crisis: an extended period of instability and insecurity, especially one resulting from a series of catastrophic events. This word has become all too familiar with top supply chain executives across the globe. With the recent Oxford Economics Report publications, leaders deep dive into the top five supply chain strategies to achieve resiliency and avoid risk, with SAP’s Lyndsey Spurgin joining us on the series to discuss these very findings.
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Guest: Lyndsey Spurgin, SAP
Lyndsey Spurgin is Vice President of Corporate Marketing for the Supply Chain team. As General Manager of Integrated Demand Programs, her focus is on digital demand generation working with the regions and marketing channels to take unknown contacts and inspire them with digital content and events to turn into opportunities.
With over 20 years’ experience in digital marketing, Lyndsey also has a passion for Diversity and Inclusion and founded and co-leads the Business Women’s Network in the UK.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 12: A Mother’s Advice for Her Daughter’s Supply Chain Career with Eileen Smythe
May 10, 2023
‘Like mother, like daughter’ rings true in this special episode as we celebrate Mother’s Day the best way we know how: a joint mother-daughter episode. Eileen Smythe, Vice President of Supply Chain for Arkema, joins the series for a multigenerational conversation with daughter & co-host, Nicole Smythe, to candidly discuss making her mark in the supply chain space, motherhood & career advancement’s special pairing & the bright future of women in supply chain.
Tune in for insights into the ever-changing world of supply chain from two generations of supply chain professionals.
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Guest: Eileen Smythe, Arkema
Eileen Smythe is the V.P. of Supply Chain for Arkema for the Americas region overseeing logistics
procurement, supply chain activities including optimization and digitalization, talent acquisition and
career development for Arkema’s supply chain professionals as well as customs compliance.
Eileen’s entire professional career has been with Arkema and its legacy companies. Since joining Arkema in 1987, Eileen has taken on various leadership roles in multiple business units including marketing, supply chain and iTeam and has led multiple initiatives specific to M&A, safety and crisis management. Eileen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Joseph University, is a certified project manager and completed the inaugural Arkema Leadership Development Program in collaboration with Cornell University in 2015.
Host: Nicole Smythe
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 11: How Technology is Enabling Last Mile Delivery with Bath University’s Mike Lewis, PhD
May 03, 2023
Drones are no longer a futuristic device only seen in sci-fi movies, but, instead, are becoming integral pieces to innovative supply chain transformations, from production to delivery. In this episode, we sit down with Bath University’s Mike Lewis PhD, Professor of Operations & Supply, to discuss the importance of innovation in business use cases, how enhanced technologies are enabling organizations to negate disruptions, and the future of drones in the supply chain space.
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Guest: Michael Lewis, PhD, Bath University
Michael joined Bath as a Professor in 2004. His research, teaching and advisory portfolio covers a wide range of practice-centered operations and supply management challenges; from fast fashion retail to senior care, to drones in warehouse, to retrofitting buildings.
He is the author of more than 50 journal articles and several books, including a widely adopted and translated textbook (with Nigel Slack) on Operations Strategy. His most recent work (A Better Way to Pilot Emerging Technologies, with Torbjørn Netland and Omid Maghazei of ETH Zurich) has recently been published in MIT Sloan Management Review.
You can follow him on Twitter @OpsProf
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 10: The Role of Logistics in Driving Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains with Till Dengel
Apr 26, 2023
Logistics plays a vital role in driving resiliency and sustainability in supply chains. By optimizing transportation efficiency, providing supply chain visibility, adopting sustainable packaging and waste management practices as well as fostering collaboration and partnerships, managing reverse logistics, and leveraging innovation and technology, logistics can contribute to building more resilient and sustainable supply chains. In this podcast episode we will talk about how these practices will help companies to mitigate risks, reduce transportation-related emissions, optimize inventory management, minimize waste, promote circular economy principles, and enhance operational efficiency.
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Guest: Till Dengel
Mr. Dengel is globally responsible for the strategy, the thought leadership and the go-to- market of SAP’s Digital Logistics solution portfolio. In this field he is a tenured speaker with a broad perspective on the market and latest trends.
Prior to this assignment he has served in a number of senior management positions e.g. as Chief Strategy & Business development officer for SAP’s Data Intelligence business unit, customer officer for the CIO & CPO and as a global Business Unit lead for the Travel & Transportation Industry. He started his SAP career in 2000 as a senior consultant in Supply Chain Management.
Before joining SAP, Mr. Dengel worked as a team leader for DHL.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an Executive Master’s Degree in Information Management.
Host: Richard Howells
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: Sin To
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 9: The role of Technology in the Future of Supply Chain with Dominik Metzger
Apr 19, 2023
Technology will play a crucial role in the future of supply chain. In recent years, new technologies such as AI, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and robotics have emerged that can help to make the supply chain more efficient, transparent, agile and sustainable to meet future challenges. And companies that invest in technology will have a competitive advantage because they can respond more quickly and flexibly to changes in the supply chain.
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Guest: Dominik Metzger
Dominik Metzger is Head of the SAP Digital Supply Chain – Plan to Fulfill product engineering unit and is responsible for running a global development Line of Business (LoB). This organization provides innovative Digital Supply Chain solutions, including design, product management, engineering and customer co-innovations for all products within the LoB including the product portfolio of Planning, Manufacturing and Delivery & Logistics.
Host: Richard Howells
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: Sin To
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 8: What is a Smart Factory? With SAP's Mike Lackey
Apr 12, 2023
Sustainability equals Profitability – this statement has rung true as Manufacturing factories and sites shift their focus into a new way of working and producing. SAP’s own, Mike Lackey, Global Vice President of Solution Management, Digital Manufacturing, joins us to dive into attracting the new generation of shop floor workers with advanced innovation, how sustainability is at the forefront of production, and what it takes to transform into a smart factory.
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Guest: Mike Lackey, SAP
Mike Lackey joined SAP in 2008 through the acquisition of Visiprise and is the Global Head of Solution Management, Digital Manufacturing. With previous roles at Visiprise, NetVendor and Teradyne Manufacturing Software Group, Mr. Lackey has a unique set of knowledge that covers both manufacturing software and design collaboration along with over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. Early in his career, he started as a manufacturing engineer with DCA/Attachmate, which provided him with invaluable first-hand knowledge and understanding of how SAP customers can use SAP’s Digital Manufacturing Solution Portfolio to improve their global operations.
Mr. Lackey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MA in Business Administration from Mercer University with dual concentrations in International Business and Marketing.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 7: Designing what the customers want with Gareth Webb and Arend Weil
Apr 05, 2023
Product Development is typically the whole process of bringing a product from concept or idea through to market release and beyond. So product designers and engineers need to understand how various components and subsystems work together in a product to ensure that it functions properly and meets the desired specifications. This requires knowledge of not only the individual parts but also how they interact with each other and with the environment in which the product will be used
In this episode, Richard Howells and Sin To discuss with Arend Weil and Gareth Webb what is means to design a product what customers want. And how a partnership can leverage more advantages and benefits to the customer.
Gareth Webb has more than 20 years’ experience in new product development process and PLM technology. Having worked across the industry as a customer for PLM solutions in the Formula 1 world, as Services leader for PLM at a global solution integrator and now with SAP supporting its strategy in the area of PLM technology integration, he is well positioned to provide insight into the future of process level integration aimed at reducing time to market, driving efficiency and supporting more sustainable product design. At SAP Gareth is responsible for the Foreign PLM integration strategy, working closely with the SAP Teamcenter by Siemens solution portfolio, having direct responsibility for the SAP private cloud solutions.
Guest: Arend Weil
Arend Weil leads the portfolio and product engineering for SAP’s strategic partnership with SIEMENS Digital Industries. He does closely collaborate with SAP’s customers, ecosystem and SIEMENS to enable a true digital thread and drive the joint mission to success. In his previous role as SAP Portfolio Lead, he was responsible for SAP’s on-premise and private cloud service portfolio. He did drive the investments and the launch of related service offerings and innovations, such as SAP Model Company, SAP Value Assurance and SAP Advanced Deployment. He initially joined SAP in 2004 and has held a succession of regional and global roles in solution management, pre-sales and business development. Prior to SAP, he was a pre-sales manager at ORACLE. He began his career as an ERP consultant and project manager.
Host: Richard Howells
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: Sin To
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 6: Breaking Down the German Due Diligence Act with Annette Ehrnsperger and Stephanie Raabe
Mar 22, 2023
A new Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (known as LkSG) has been in force in Germany since January 1, 2023. In December 2022, EU countries agreed on a Europe-wide law on the supply chain. The new EU law would require companies to carefully manage social and environmental impacts throughout their supply Chain.
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Guest: Annette Ehrnsperger
Annette Ehrnsperger joined SAP in 2001 and currently holds the role of Legal Dept. Sen. Manager in SAP’s Legal Organization. Responsible for leading a team of lawyers, negotiating and creating contracts with SAP’s customers and partners. In close collaboration with other areas such as GCF she takes care of regional legal harmonization tasks as well as contract and clause standardization topics. She is also a certified mediator and supports SAP’s Global Ombuds Office.
Guest: Stephanie Raabe
Stephanie Raabe is SAP’s Human Rights Officer and responsible for the company’s overall human rights agenda including monitoring compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Specializing in sustainability for almost 20 years, she has driven many important sustainability initiatives at SAP like human rights due diligence, integrated reporting, sustainable finance and environmental management. Stephanie is also a member of UN Global Compact Germany Steering Committee.
Host: Richard Howells
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: Sin To
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Episode 5: How Innovation and Technology are Opening Doors for Women in Supply Chain with Mindy Davis and Paige Cox
Mar 08, 2023
Happy International Women’s Day – as we celebrate women’s accomplishments, advancements, and progression in the workplace, we kicked Richard out for a girls-only episode! Our own, Mindy Davis, Vice President of Global Marketing for SAP Digital Supply Chain, and Paige Cox, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer and Head of SAP Business Network, joins SAP’s Sin To and Nicole Smythe to discuss supply chain’s ever-evolving digital transformation, what’s in store for the future generations of women in supply chain, and the ‘magic’ that women bring to the field everyday.
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Guest: Mindy Davis, SAP
Mindy Davis is Vice President of Global Marketing for SAP Digital Supply Chain. Mindy’s global marketing organization owns the marketing strategy of SAP’s supply chain solution portfolio, which encompasses cloud software for R&D/engineering, supply chain planning, manufacturing, logistics, and service & asset management. These solutions enable enterprises to become more intelligent and sustainable by developing new business models to avoid being disrupted, gaining efficiencies to fund innovation, and transforming mission-critical systems without business risk.
Mindy joined SAP in 2004, after establishing herself as a leader in product marketing in the software industry at both Siebel Systems and PeopleSoft. In her tenure at SAP, Mindy has held various roles in marketing, partner alliances, merchandising, and business development. Mindy is passionate about building world class teams to successfully launch exceptional products, and is a strategic thought leader and subject matter expert, possessing a depth and breadth of marketing and business knowledge to provide sound, innovative strategic leadership and initiatives while ensuring the preservation of and link between product, industry, field and marketing is maintained.
Mindy earned her B.S. in Marketing at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and later an MBA in Marketing from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.
Mindy was recently featured on the front cover of CIO Look Magazine in 2022 as one of the 10 most influential leaders in supply Chain. She hosted a very well received LinkedIn Live series for Women in Supply Chain and speaks regularly at events around the world, including SAP’s flagship customer event SAP Sapphire.
Guest: Paige Cox, SAP
Paige Wei-Cox is Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer and Head of SAP Business Network, the world’s largest and most comprehensive business network, connecting people, processes, and systems to orchestrate inter-company collaborations spanning procurement, supply chain, logistics, asset intelligence, and working capital.
As chief product and technology officer, Paige is directly responsible for setting the strategic portfolio direction and overseeing the global product engineering centers located in Germany, the U.S., China, India, Peru, and Hungary. In addition, she leads the overall SAP Business Network program reporting to the executive board, aligning all lines of business in SAP across product, industry, support, services, sales, solution marketing, pricing, and partner ecosystem. Paige also serves on the executive board of Taulia, a leading supply chain financing network acquired by SAP in 2022.
Within her 20+ SAP career, she held various executive positions in the U.S. and Germany, driving product development and technology innovation in supply chain including manufacturing, Industry 4.0, PLM, logistics, and asset management. Paige has deep expertise in building global organizations and reinventing portfolios toward strategic growth. She is passionate about working with customers, partners, analysts, and thought leaders to drive supply chain transparency, resiliency, and sustainability. In April 2022, Supply Chain Digital listed Paige among the its annual ranking of the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain, checking in at an impressive No. 22! Also in 2022, Supply & Demand Chain Executive included Paige on its prestigious annual list of “Pros to Know” in the industry and among the recipients of its “Women in Supply Chain” award. Paige holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and an executive MBA from Mannheim University. Born in Shanghai, she grew up in New York City and resides currently in Heidelberg, Germany, with her family.
Host: Sin To
Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, 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.
Host: Nicole Smythe
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 4: Trends, Technologies, and the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders with Justin Goldston, PhD
Feb 22, 2023
As technologies continue to emerge, transform, and pave a new way of working, companies are being put to the test on how to keep up. Justin Goldston, PhD, Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University, joins SAP’s Richard Howells and Nicole Smythe to discuss the evolution of expert systems, academia and corporate’s growing relationship, and what a virtual future of work looks like.
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Guest: Dr. Justin Goldston
Dr. Justin Goldston is a Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University. Goldston has also led and assisted in the development of Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, and Business Analytics programs and courses at Georgetown University, Texas A&M University, the University of Southern California. Goldston serves on Advisory Boards at various higher education institutions, at the International Supply Chain Education Alliance, as well as on the Sensing subcommittee at the Association of Supply Chain Management. Goldston is also the author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on supply chain management, sustainability, innovative technologies, and is a five-time TEDx speaker where he discussed emerging technologies such as blockchain and Artificial Intelligence.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 3: The Supply Chain Challenges of Becoming an Overnight Sensation with Brian Halasinski & Kirk Hyust
Feb 08, 2023
A chicken & a turkey walk into the Shark Tank, and what do they leave with? An offer from one of the top businessmen in the world. This dream became a reality for Brian Halasinski and Kirk Hyust, inventors and co-founders of the Turbo Trusser. In this episode, Richard Howells, Nicole Smythe, and the pair dive into the localized strategies of a small business, the fluctuating supply chain demand from television exposure, and the importance of building close relationships.
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Guest 1: Brian Halasinski
Brian Halasinski is a highly experienced professional in the pharmaceutical industry, with 18 years of experience under his belt. He holds a four-year business degree from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration from Malone University, showcasing his dedication to education and professional growth. Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit and drive have made him a valuable asset in his field, and his commitment to success is evident.
Outside of work, Brian is a devoted family man. He has been married to his wife Brie for 14 years and they have two sons, Nathan and Hudson, ages 20 and 11. He loves spending time with friends and family, and enjoys hobbies such as inventing, barbecuing and fishing. With his strong work ethic and love for life, Brian continues to be a positive force in his community.
Guest 2: Kirk Hyust
Kirk Hyust is a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of skills and interests. With 20 years of experience in construction, Kirk is a seasoned professional in home remodeling and has a keen eye for detail. But that’s not all, he is also a former chef who trained at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, showcasing his passion for creativity and the arts.
In addition to his construction and culinary expertise, Kirk is also an inventor with a passion for innovation. He holds 10 patents on various inventions, demonstrating his innovative spirit and problem-solving abilities.
When Kirk isn’t busy working, he loves to travel and explore new cultures. He speaks fluent Portuguese, adding to his already impressive list of accomplishments. With his diverse skill set and love for life, Kirk is a true Renaissance man and a valuable asset in any project or endeavor.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 2: Servitization: Make Services a Vital Part of Your Business with Patrick Crampton-Thomas
Jan 25, 2023
Servitization: a tongue-twister of a word that is on track to becoming one of the hottest topics in our economy and corporate world. In this episode, Richard Howells and Nicole Smythe discuss with SAP’s Patrick Crampton-Thomas, Vice President of Digital Asset Management at SAP, what is the future of the as-a-service model? And how can companies transform their products into a differentiating factor in the market?
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Guest Speaker: Patrick Crampton Thomas
Patrick Crampton-Thomas is Vice President of Digital Asset Management in SAP’s Solution Management Organization. Responsible for the solution strategy and Go-to-Market of SAP’s Intelligent Asset Management and Service Management cloud and S/4 HANA suite, working closely with SAP customers in service and maintenance-intensive industries.
Patrick joined SAP in 2005, since then he has held a number of regional and global roles responsible for Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, and Asset Management including Solution Management, Business Development, and Sales.
Host: Richard Howells
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
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
Episode 1: 2023 Predictions with David Vallejo
Jan 13, 2023
2023 is officially underway and we talk with David Vallejo, supply chain expert, on the upcoming year’s predictions, diving into industry trends, new technology, and the power of resiliency.
The New Year is already well underway and it’s time to focus on the future. Richard Howells and Nicole Smythe discuss with SAP’s David Vallejo, Vice President and Global Head for Go-To-Market for Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics, the top 2023 supply chain predictions, diving into proactive risk resiliency, consumers’ focus on sustainability, predictive analytics, and the unmatched power of real-time data.
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Guest Speaker: David Vallejo
David Vallejo is globally responsible for solution management and go-to-market for SAP’s Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics solutions. In his role, David is responsible for driving SAP’s product portfolio to the next level of innovation by setting strategy and direction for the future roadmap in close collaboration with SAP’s customers, Industry, and Product & Innovation teams.
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 and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences. With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like social media, sustainability, and market trends.
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