The Future of Supply Chain

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.  Com...

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.  Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.  Guest: Joel Beal, Alloy.ai Joel Beal is CEO and co-fo...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Uwe Haizmann Since 2008, Uwe Haizmann has been advis...

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

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.    Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.  Host: Richard H...

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

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.   Co...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future o...

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...

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

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,...

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 t...

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. C...

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 balanci...

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.   Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.&nb...

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 joini...

‘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 advan...

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 organiz...

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...

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 quic...

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 fore...

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...

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Annette Ehrnsperger Ann...

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 di...

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 o...