The Future of Supply Chain

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...

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 te...

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.&nbs...

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 kn...

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 connect...

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.  G...

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, S...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 Howell...

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. I...

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.  Come join us as we discuss the Fu...

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.  Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.  Guest: Nadia Hospital, Cosmo Tech, Chief Pr...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Kam Ghossaini, S...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest : Ben Windhorst, Frosta Ben Windhorst is a passio...

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.  Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.  Guest: Sadi Fieldsend, PwC With 20 years serv...

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...

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.  Come join us as we discuss the...

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 ma...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Anubhut...

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.  Com...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Vivek Jha, Bristlecone Vivek Jha is the Practice Lead for SAP Data and Analytics at Bristlecone and has been with the co...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest : Tobias...