The Future of Supply Chain

What if the key to successful AI in supply chains is not technology, but the human brain? In this episode, Benjamin Bargetzi reveals how AI can sharpen decisions, challenge bias, and help leaders navigate uncertainty. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   What does it really take for AI to transform supply chains successfully? In this episode with Benjamin Bargetzi, neuro...

In this episode with Tamara Tomasevic, Head of Program Development at CIONET Germany, we discuss how cloud, data, and AI are driving digital transformation in supply chains. Tamara shares insights on fostering enterprise intelligence, encouraging cross-functional teamwork, and scaling AI through mindset and skill development. The episode explores leadership strategies and the future of supply chai...

This week, Ryan Misquita of IBM shares practical Gen AI use cases in supply chain planning, from exception management and forecasting to clean data foundations, KPI measurement, and avoiding pilot purgatory. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, IBM's Ryan Misquita joins us to discuss practical Gen AI in supply chain planning, real-world u...

This week, Mike Weisberg of Implement explains how AI is improving sales forecasting through trust, purpose, and accuracy, while reshaping the planner’s role, reducing inventory bias, and separating prediction from human judgment. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, Mike Weisberg shares practical guidance on using AI in sales forecasting, including...

In this episode, we speak with Leroy Roberts about preventing supply chain failures through accountability, leadership under pressure, and the role of AI, clarity, and collaboration in resilient decision-making. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   This week, we talked with Leroy Roberts about leadership under pressure, supply chain disruption, and preventing f...

In this episode, PwC’s Moritz Kramer shares practical GenAI use cases in supply chain planning, from decision support and scenario analysis to data harmonization, productivity gains, and guided decision-making with humans still in control. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   This week, Moritz Kramer of PwC explains how GenAI is moving supply chain planning from...

In this episode, we speak with Adi Sharoff of BrainBox Consulting Digital about why business networks are the invisible backbone of supply chains. We discuss B2B friction, supplier onboarding, touchless automation, AI, and how procurement teams can move from manual execution to forward-looking value creation. Guest: Adi Sharoff, Managing Partner, Brainbox Consulting Adi Sharoff is a seasoned busin...

In this episode we sit down with Bernhard Kowatsch, Director of Global Accelerator and Ventures at the UN World Food Programme (WFP), to talk about humanitarian logistics and how digital tools and AI are transforming decision-making. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode we sit down with Bernhard Kowatsch, Director of Global Accelerator and Ventures at the UN...

Today, we speak with Rafael Avila, who discusses how AI-powered logistics improves visibility, reduces emissions, and helps companies balance cost, service, and sustainability in transportation planning. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, Rafael Avila of Westernacher joins us to discuss the future of logistics. He explains how AI can make emissions v...

This week, we talk with SAP's Ralf Hierzegger about how network intelligence and AI can assist logistics teams in managing disruptions, enhancing collaboration, and building a more resilient supply chain. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, we speak with SAP’s Ralf Hierzegger about how constant disruption, digital dependencies, and climate and...

Arkestro’s CEO, Rob DeSantis, joins us this week for an insightful conversation about why AI is the next major paradigm shift in the supply chain and how it can unlock faster value, better decisions, and happier teams. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   Join us as we explore AI as the next paradigm shift in supply chain. This week, Arkestro CEO Rob DeSantis shares...

SAP SCM value doesn’t end at go-live. Jacob Ladson and Dmitry Antonovich share how continuous improvement, clean core, KPI governance, and agentic AI help organizations keep supply chain solutions delivering value. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   This week, LeverX’s Jacob Ladson and Dmitry Antonovich join us to discuss what happens after go-live in SAP supply chai...

In this episode, SAP’s David Vallejo discusses whether AI will replace or redefine supply chain jobs, and explains how assistants, agents, trust, and reskilling will shape a more strategic future for the workforce. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   SAP’s David Vallejo joins us to explore one of supply chain’s biggest questions: will AI replace jobs or redefine them? T...

Logistics used to be about keeping costs down; today, it’s about surviving the next disruption. We’re unpacking how to break free from aging legacy systems, when to play it safe versus leapfrog to the cloud, and what the future of logistics looks like. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   SAP’s Till Dengel joins Richard Howells and Oyku Ilgar to discuss the shift from lega...

This week, we welcomed Sachin Vijayan from Westernacher, who explained how AI, agents, and real-time sensing are driving the shift toward self-healing supply chains and why humans will remain accountable. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====    In this episode, Sachin Vijayan of Westernacher joins us to discuss the rise of the self-healing supply chain. We explore how AI agent...

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Lufthansa Technik with Lena Kaehler. We discuss how they deliver aviation spare parts fast, adapt to trade changes, and aim for smarter AI and CO2 neutrality. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠ =====   On this episode, Lena Kaehler, Senior Director of Component Logistics, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Lufthansa Technik’s global aviati...

Discover industrial AI at Hannover Messe with SAP’s Matthias Deindl, covering embodied AI, productivity-boosting agents, and demos like ginger-shot packaging, digital twins, warehouse robots and partner integrations. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   This episode explores industrial AI at Hannover Messe (20–24 April) with SAP’s Matthias Deindl. Key topics include embodied A...

Digital battery passports are set to transform supply chains by driving transparency, interoperability, and circular business models beyond compliance. In this episode, we explore how companies can prepare for 2027 and use compliance as a strategic advantage. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, we unpack the EU digital battery passport mandate and what it means f...

In this episode, we are joined by Markus Kirchschlager, who explains how mindset, organization, skills, and AI-enabled platforms build trust, fight change fatigue, and connect shopfloor and boardroom. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, we talk about communication as the operating system of supply chain transformation. Together with our guest Markus Kirchschlag...

This week, we explore how AI, trusted data, and planning agents are redefining supply chain planning, helping planners shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, autonomous, decision-centric planning. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, SAP’s Lori Harner explains why now is the moment to reimagine supply chain planning with AI, as volatility, sustainability,...

In this episode, we are joined by Maria Clara Sayeg from the World Economic Forum to discuss the transformative impact of AI and data on modern supply chains and how its role creates a responsive and transparent supply chain. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ episode transcript ⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, we are joined by Maria Clara Sayeg from the World Economic Forum to discuss the transformative impact o...

This week, we explore how real time data, AI driven orchestration, and proactive communication are transforming last mile delivery into a powerful driver of customer experience and loyalty. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ episode transcript ⁠ =====   In this episode, Richard Howells talks with OneRail founder and CEO Bill Catania about turning last mile delivery from a cost center into a strategic CX advan...

For International Women’s Day, we speak with SAP’s Mindy Davis and Lori Harner on empathetic leadership, “Give to Gain,” AI-driven supply chain change, talent strategies, and embracing change. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ episode transcript ⁠ =====   In our International Women’s Day episode, SAP’s Mindy Davis and Lori Harner discuss empathetic leadership, the “Give to Gain” principle, and how AI is tran...

This week, we talk about how tariffs, sanctions and geopolitical uncertainty disrupt global supply chains, and how companies can improve visibility, ensure compliance and build resilient, de-risked global trade operations Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript =====   In this episode, we unpack how tariffs, sanctions, regulations and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global trade and supply cha...

One of Europe’s most strategic infrastructure projects: Richard and Sin talk with Kai Gerullis from the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce about how the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is reshaping logistics corridors, transport efficiency, and cross-border supply chains. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode transcript =====   In this episode, Richard Howells and Sin To speak with Kai Gerullis from the Hamburg Chamber of Com...