Episode 29: Top Things to Know Before Implementing ERP System with SAP’s Paul Saunders – The Future of ERP
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In this podcast episode, we explore the misconception that ERP implementation is the ultimate goal for businesses. By understanding that ERP is a tool to support your journey, not the end destination, businesses can unlock the potential for standardization and efficiency. Gain valuable insights on optimizing common business processes and take your organization to new heights. Tune in now for a fresh perspective and transformative ideas.

Guest Speaker: Paul Saunders, Head of Product Strategy and Chief Evangelist Cloud ERP at 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.

Paul Saunders: LinkedIn, SAP Community

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.

Richard Howells: LinkedIn, Twitter

Host: Oyku Ilgar, SAP

Oyku Ilgar has been working in the digital supply chain area at SAP since 2017. As a marketer and blogger, she creates written and visual marketing content about ERP and Supply Chain solutions and focuses on the topics of business trends, IoT, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.

Oyku Ilgar: SAP Community, LinkedIn

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In this podcast episode, we explore the misconception that ERP implementation is the ultimate goal for businesses. By understanding that ERP is a tool to support your journey, not the end destination, businesses can unlock the potential for standardization and efficiency. Gain valuable insights on optimizing common business processes and take your organization to new heights. Tune in now for a fresh perspective and transformative ideas.

Guest Speaker: Paul Saunders, Head of Product Strategy and Chief Evangelist Cloud ERP at 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.

Paul Saunders: LinkedIn, SAP Community

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.

Richard Howells: LinkedIn, Twitter

Host: Oyku Ilgar, SAP

Oyku Ilgar has been working in the digital supply chain area at SAP since 2017. As a marketer and blogger, she creates written and visual marketing content about ERP and Supply Chain solutions and focuses on the topics of business trends, IoT, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.

Oyku Ilgar: SAP Community, LinkedIn

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Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!