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Episode 106: All Things Transportation with Westernacher's Matt Paulaitis
In this week’s episode we discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the area of transportation management with Westernacher’s Matt Paulaitis.
Published: 23. April 2025
Duration: 0:25:50
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Episode 105: B2B Marketing and Manufacturing with Market Veep's Jennelle McGrath
Explore the intersection of supply chain, marketing, and sales with Market Veep’s Janelle McGrath. Discover how breaking down silos can enhance business efficiency and customer experience.
Published: 16. April 2025
Duration: 0:24:31
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Episode 104: Supply Chain Orchestration with SAP’s David Vallejo
Joined by SAP’s David Vallejo, we explore how AI and supply chain orchestration are reshaping global supply chains, focusing on resilience, sustainability, and customer-centric innovation.
Published: 9. April 2025
Duration: 0:33:24
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Episode 103: 2025 Trends for the CPG Industry with SAP's Maria Morais
Joined by our own Maria Morais, we explore how AI, cloud ERP, and digital transformation are revolutionizing consumer goods, diving into trends like subscription models, experience-driven commerce, dynamic pricing, and consumer personalization.
Published: 2. April 2025
Duration: 0:28:20
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Episode 102: Sweet Challenges: Navigating the Chocolate Crisis in Global Supply Chains with Efficio's Barbara Guignard
Joined by Efficio’s Barbara Guignard, we explore the cocoa price surge, its impact on the chocolate industry, and how companies are adapting with recipe reformulations, and innovative technologies to ensure the future of our beloved treat.
Published: 26. March 2025
Duration: 00:00:00.000:00:00:00.000:00:00:00.000
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Episode 101: Navigating the Digital Seas: The Future of Ocean Transportation with Descartes’ Eric Geerts and SAP’s Mark Averskog
This week, we explore the evolving landscape of ocean transportation as industry experts discuss digitization, challenges, and innovations reshaping global trade, and how technology is transforming shipping processes and enhancing supply chain visibility.
Published: 19. March 2025
Duration: 0:27:06
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Episode 100: AI & Manufacturing: Smart Technologies for a New Era of Industry with SAP’s Dominik Metzger
Ahead of Hannover Messe 2025, we talk with Dominik Metzger, President & Chief Product Officer Supply Chain Management, about how AI, data, and sustainability are transforming supply chains, driving smarter decisions, and creating new business opportunitie
Published: 12. March 2025
Duration: 0:30:34
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Episode 99: Why Network Aware Planning Defeats Traditional Planning with Westernacher's Alexis Lozada
Joined by Westernacher’s Alexis Lozada, explore network aware planning in supply chain, its importance in today's dynamic business environment, and how it helps companies navigate disruptions and optimize inventory allocation.
Published: 5. March 2025
Duration: 0:24:47
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Episode 98: The Manufacturing Industry Trends 2025 with SAP’s Judy Cubiss
Can AI and cloud tech solve manufacturing's biggest challenges? Explore agile supply chains, sustainable practices, and the future of work in the industrial sector. Tune in to find out!
Published: 26. February 2025
Duration: 0:23:11
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Episode 97: Supply Chains... Are They Still Vulnerable? with McKinsey's Kevin Goering
Joined by McKinsey & Company’s Kevin Goering, explore the evolving landscape of global supply chains as industry leaders adapt to ongoing disruptions, balance cost pressures, and embrace digital solutions in pursuit of resilience and efficiency.
Published: 19. February 2025
Duration: 0:31:35
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Episode 96: Navigating the Packaging Puzzle: Cost, Sustainability, and Innovation in a Disrupted Supply Chain with ProcureAbility’s Joe Adamski
Joined by ProcureAbility’s Joe Adamski, we explore how material costs, energy prices, and supply chain disruptions are reshaping the packaging industry, highlighting renewable energy adoption, and balancing cost-efficiency with product protection.
Published: 12. February 2025
Duration: 0:27:29
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Episode 95: Cyber Fortress: Securing the Digital Lifelines of Global Supply Chains with SAP’s Niall Brennan
Explore how SAP’s Niall Brennan leverages FBI cybersecurity expertise to fortify global supply chains against digital threats, emphasizing collaboration, threat intelligence, and proactive resilience in an interconnected world.
Published: 5. February 2025
Duration: 0:24:03
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Episode 94: The Outlook for Logistics for 2025 and Beyond with Adelante SCM’s Adrian Gonzalez
This week, we’re joined by Adrian Gonzalez to talk all things logistics. From seizing technology acceleration to utilizing the broader supplier network to sharpening your visibility, it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Published: 30. January 2025
Duration: 0:30:22
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Episode 93: Smart Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond with Deloitte’s Tim Gaus
This week, Deloitte’s Tim Gaus joins us to discuss the future of manufacturing, emphasizing the need for agility, workforce engagement, and the role of AI in improving manufacturing processes.
Published: 22. January 2025
Duration: 0:24:00
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Episode 92: New Year, New Supply Chain Trends and Predictions with LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson
As we continue to dive into the trends and predictions of 2025, Lisa Anderson joins us this week as we discuss the strategies and initiatives that will drive supply chain business in this new year.
Published: 15. January 2025
Duration: 0:26:18
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Episode 91: 2025 Predictions with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
New year, new predictions? That’s how the saying goes here! To kick off 2025, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey joins us to discuss the patterns, trends, and predictions we see driving digital supply chain transformation this upcoming year.
Published: 8. January 2025
Duration: 0:29:26
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DE EP 5: Cloud, IT und der Standortwechsel in der Produktion (German Version)
In dieser Folge spreche ich mit meinen beiden Kollegen Ralf Lehmann und Matthias Deindl über die Herausforderungen bei einem Standortwechsel, was es insbesondere bei der IT-Infrastruktur zu beachten gilt und natürlich auch über die SAP S.Factory.
Published: 19. December 2024
Duration: 0:31:54
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Episode 90: Recapping the Best Moments of 2024 with Richard Howells, Sin To, and Nicole Smythe
What a year! On this special episode, Richard, Sin, and Nicole look back on a memorable 2024, recapping the top trends, topics, and discussions with their incredible guests, and look forward to the year ahead.
Published: 18. December 2024
Duration: 0:35:13
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DE Episode 4 - Datenvisualisierung in der Lieferkette (German Version)
In dieser Episode diskutieren wir mit Jens Wille (Ubilabs) und Stefan Wiech (bloog), wie Unternehmen durch smarte Visualisierungstechniken nicht nur ihre Lieferketten optimieren, sondern auch Risiken gezielt minimieren können.
Published: 12. December 2024
Duration: 0:33:10
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Episode 89: The Rise of E Commerce: The Impact on Logistics and Last Mile Delivery with iDrive Logistics' Glenn Gooding
iDrive Logistics’ Glenn Gooding joins us to dive into the world of logistics & the rising impact of e-commerce on last mile delivery. Together, we highlight supply chain transparency, omnichannel strategies, & the challenges of demand surcharges.
Published: 11. December 2024
Duration: 0:29:43
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Episode 88: From Disaster Relief to Business Strategy: Humanitarian Supply Chain Insights
In this episode we talk to Prof. Dr. Maria Besiou, an expert in humanitarian logistics, about the differences between commercial and humanitarian supply chains, why flexibility, humanity and innovation are crucial in the business world.
Published: 4. December 2024
Duration: 0:34:25
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Episode 87: The Importance AI and Supply Chain in the Semiconductor Industry with PDF Solutions' Jonathan Holt & SAP's Helena Chong
Joined by PDF Solutions’ Jonathan Holt and SAP’s Helena Chong, we dive into the world of semiconductor, exploring how AI-powered technologies can create resilient and predictive ecosystems, amidst industry challenges.
Published: 27. November 2024
Duration: 0:24:43
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Episode 86: Celebrating World Children’s Day with Special Guests
A few special guests join us this week for a different type of episode – we’re now asking kids, ranging in ages 6 – 17, their perspective on supply chains and what it means to them. Some answers are truly out of this world!
Published: 20. November 2024
Duration: 0:17:02
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Episode 85: Enabling Robotics in the Warehouse with Roboteon's Dan Gilmore
Roboteon’s Dan Gilmore joins us to dive into the challenges and solutions of automation in the warehouse, emphasizing the importance of strategic implementation and flexible technologies to enhance operational efficiency in distribution centers.
Published: 13. November 2024
Duration: 0:20:56
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Episode 84: Deciphering Consumer Trends this Upcoming Holiday Season with project44's Carson Krieg and SAP's Doug DeLuca
This week, project44’s Carson Krieg, joined by insights from SAP’s Doug DeLuca, dives into their recent State of Consumer Holiday Shopping 2024 Report, providing data and research about the state of consumerism this upcoming holiday season.
Published: 6. November 2024
Duration: 0:25:58
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Episode 83: Supply Chain Security, Scope, and Definitions with SAP’s Jay Thoden van Velzen
This week, our own Jay Thoden van Velzen joins us to discuss the multifaceted nature of supply chain security, diving into the importance of interconnectedness and navigating complexities.
Published: 30. October 2024
Duration: 0:27:25
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Episode 82: Embracing Chaos with an Anti-Fragile Supply Chain with SAP's Paul Saunders
This week, our own Paul Saunders embraces the chaos to discuss the importance of adaptability and interconnected technologies in navigating today's unpredictable business landscape.
Published: 23. October 2024
Duration: 0:27:26
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Episode 81: Designing the Network of the Future with GAINS' Jeff Metersky
This week, GAINS’ Jeff Metersky explores the importance of integrating design and planning processes, moving beyond traditional concepts and terminologies, and adopting a cohesive approach in supply chains.
Published: 16. October 2024
Duration: 0:26:18
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Episode 80: East Coast Port Strikes: What Businesses Can Do to Mitigate the Risk
This week, hosts Richard and Nicole discuss the impact of the East Coast Port Strikes, emphasizing the important of automation and labor harmony in future supply chains and risk mitigation strategies.
Published: 9. October 2024
Duration: 0:18:39
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Episode 79: AI, Robotics, and the Future of Logistics with SAP's Kam Ghossaini
This week, our own Kam Ghossaini joins us to discuss how AI and robotics paving a new path for supply chain logistics, enabling autonomous operations, improved visibility, and efficient decision making.
Published: 2. October 2024
Duration: 0:30:11
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Episode 78: The Holiday Season is Coming... Is Your Supply Chain Ready? With Hosts Richard Howells and Nicole Smythe
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, events, and strategies to navigating the holiday buying season.
Published: 25. September 2024
Duration: 0:22:18
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Episode 77: Navigating Tomorrow: Insights on Global Supply Chains with SAP's Andreas Wagner
This week, SAP’s Andreas Wagner explores the complexities of global supply chains, the impact of digital transformation, and the essential role of sustainability in modern business strategies.
Published: 18. September 2024
Duration: 0:26:23
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Episode 76: Enabling Innovation, Speed, Flexibility and Scale Across Supply Chains and Operations with SAP’s Mindy Davis and Bob Merlo
Innovation, speed, flexibility, and scale are critical in today’s modern day supply chains. This week, our own Mindy Davis and Bob Merlo joins us to discuss the transformative technology that can pave new paths for business.
Published: 11. September 2024
Duration: 0:33:47
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DE Episode 3: The Future of Supply Chain – Digitalisierung und effiziente Logistik als Treiber der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
In dieser Folge sprechen wir 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.
Published: 4. September 2024
Duration: 0:38:28
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DE Episode 2: The Future of Supply Chain - Lieferketten im Wandel: Herausforderungen und Lösungen im Supply Chain Planning (German Version)
In dieser Folge widmen wir uns den dynamischen Veränderungen in globalen Lieferketten und den damit verbundenen Herausforderungen im Supply Chain Planning. Mit Martin Hendel und Benjamin Endres beleuchten wir wie Unternehmen ihre Lieferketten an die Anforderungen einer modernen, vernetzten Welt anpassen müssen.
Published: 28. August 2024
Duration: 0:40:02
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Episode 75: Mastering the New World of Supply Chain with Cascades' Xavier Duprat
In today's supply chain, companies must stay ahead, much like chess players. This week, Cascades’ Xavier Duprat draws parallels between supply chain management and chess, emphasizing the critical role of strategic planning and AI as a grandmaster ally.
Published: 21. August 2024
Duration: 0:26:09
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Episode 74: State of the Art Planning Processes, Solutions, and Technologies with SAP's Anchal Sood and Claus Jensen
AI, Machine Learning and Big Data are what we consider ‘the Big Three’ in today’s world of technology. This week, SAP’s Anchal Sood and Claus Jensen join us to discuss how they’re transforming the autonomy & intelligence of supply chain planning.
Published: 14. August 2024
Duration: 0:32:53
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Episode 73: The Role of Digital Twins & How They Impact Asset Management with SAP's Jeff Bonnell
This week, SAP's Jeff Bonnell joins us as he delves into the transformative role of digital twins and AI in asset management, diving into the ways these technologies drive agility, resilience, and predictive maintenance in modern supply networks.
Published: 7. August 2024
Duration: 0:28:28
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Episode 72: The Power of Real-Time Visibility in Supply Chains with project44's Chris Kobus & SAP's Doug DeLuca
Timeliness, accuracy, and completeness – three key pillars to differentiation within the world of logistics providers. Project44’s Chris Kobus & SAP’s Doug DeLuca join us to discuss just how these three are revolutionizing logistics efficiency.
Published: 31. July 2024
Duration: 0:24:39
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Episode 71: Revving Up Remanufacturing: The Engine to Sustainable Supply Chains with Tech Mahindra's Manish Giniwala
We’ve heard of manufacturing in its many different forms – lean, discrete, batch – for example. But what about remanufacturing? Tech Mahindra’s Manish Giniwala joins us to dive into this innovative approach that’s reshaping the future of manufacturing.
Published: 24. July 2024
Duration: 0:25:56
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Episode 70: AI-Powered Inventory Optimization: Reimagining your Company's MRO with Verusen's Paul Noble
Diving into the innovative world of MRO, Verusen's Paul Noble joins us to discuss how AI-powered technologies, are bridging gaps between systems, processes, and people, fostering collaboration between maintenance and procurement teams.
Published: 17. July 2024
Duration: 0:30:50
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Episode 69: AI in Supply Chains: Navigating the Data-Driven Future with IDC’s Simon Ellis
IDC’s Simon Ellis joins us this week to dive into their recent InfoBrief, The Importance of AI in Supply Chain and Operations, exploring the transformative potential of AI to enhance efficiency and resilience in business operations.
Published: 10. July 2024
Duration: 0:23:40
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Episode 68: Intelligently Connecting People, Goods, Systems, and Machines with Stellium’s Joe Montagna
Stellium’s Joe Montagna joins us this week as discover how digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and cloud technologies are shaping the Factory of the Future whilst revolutionizing supply chain operations.
Published: 3. July 2024
Duration: 0:20:39
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Episode 67: Driving Sustainability Through Your Network with SAP's Elena Parker
This week, our own Elena Parker dives into driving sustainability through business networks, exploring the challenges in supply chain sustainability, the role of SAP's Business Network, and how our technology is shaping a better tomorrow.
Published: 26. June 2024
Duration: 0:33:37
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Episode 66: Mobilizing the World of Asset and Service Management with Samsung’s Phil Lander and SAP’s Andy Hancock
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. Samsung’s Phil Lander and SAP’s Andy Hancock dive into their critical role in supply chain operations.
Published: 19. June 2024
Duration: 0:35:08
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Episode 65: Grounding Your Supply Chain in Data with Google Cloud’s Paula Natoli
How can organizations ensure that not only are their value chains efficient, but their data is, as well? Google Cloud’s Paula Natoli joins us to discuss innovative ways companies can do just that.
Published: 12. June 2024
Duration: 0:27:50
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Episode 64: Proactively Planning for Risk in Your Supply Chain with Everstream's Koray Köse and SAP's Volker Wilhelm
Risk and disruptions are here to stay, but Everstream’s Koray Köse and SAP’s Volker Wilhelm join us to discuss how companies now have the ability to proactively plan and embed agility into their supply chains.
Published: 29. May 2024
Duration: 0:33:08
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Episode 63: Unlocking Supply Chain Visibility with Real-Time Data with Kinexon’s Rob Segal
Ask any supply chain executive & there’s one thing at the top of their list – visibility. Kinexon’s Rob Segal join us to discuss real-time data tracking can automate processes, identify inefficiencies, and enable better decision making.
Published: 22. May 2024
Duration: 0:24:17
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Episode 62: Reinventing Reaction Time: What the Supply Chain Nerve Center Can Do for Companies with Accenture’s Michel Roger and Rahul Dwivedi
React faster? Sharper visibility? Enhanced stability? Accenture’s Michel Roger & Rahul Dwivedi join us to discuss these benefits as part of the Supply Chain Never Center, a new capability that redefines how companies react to disruptions.
Published: 15. May 2024
Duration: 0:30:25
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Episode 61: The Importance of Sustainable Logistics Practices with Forto's Jochen Freese
In this episode, we talk to Jochen Freese about how technology and innovation can improve the supply chain and help minimize its environmental impact. We discuss the latest trends, challenges and solutions on the road to a greener logistics industry.
Published: 8. May 2024
Duration: 0:34:59
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Episode 60: Sapphire 2024: Talking All Things Supply Chain with SAP’s Bob Merlo & Diane Pickett
SAP’s Sapphire & ASUG annual conference is just a few short weeks away, and SAP’s Bob Merlo and Diane Pickett joins us to discuss all the latest trends, innovations, and technologies that you’ll be able to experience.
Published: 1. May 2024
Duration: 0:26:12
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Episode 59: National Supply Chain Day 2024: Resilience, Technology, and Innovations with SAP’s Mindy Davis and David Vallejo
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. We dive into the evolution of the field and technology’s role in the future.
Published: 24. April 2024
Duration: 0:38:22
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Episode 1: Ein Gespräch über Supply Chain Resilienz, Nachhaltigkeit, KI und die Hannover Messe mit Till Dengel von SAP (German Version)
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.
Published: 18. April 2024
Duration: 0:29:02
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Episode 58: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics with SAP’s Stephen Jamieson
Planet vs. Plastics is the main theme for Earth Day 2024, and SAP’s Stephen Jamieson joins us to dive into the actionable value of sustainable supply chains and what the future holds for corporations.
Published: 17. April 2024
Duration: 0:26:47
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Episode 57: State of the Blockchain Transformation in Supply Chain with SettleMint's Matthew Van Niekerk
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the digital transformation of supply chains has become a crucial priority for organizations across industries. At the forefront of this revolution is blockchain technology, where SettleMint’s Matthew Van Nie
Published: 10. April 2024
Duration: 0:24:30
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Episode 56: A Nutty Journey to Supply Chain Synchronization with Blue Diamond Grower’s Steve Birgfeld
From nuts to crackers to milk, Blue Diamond Growers’ (BDG) complex ecosystem is a force of nature. Steve Birgfield from BDG joins us to discuss how their company built a technical foundation tough enough to withstand expedited growth, and Mother Nature.
Published: 3. April 2024
Duration: 0:17:35
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Episode 55: Focusing on Volume-Based Growth with Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain with IBM’s Sammy Soufi
Generative AI and volume-based growth may have more in common than we thought, as IBM’s Sammy Soufi joins us to discuss their integrated tie and how companies can utilize both to satisfy customer demand.
Published: 28. March 2024
Duration: 0:18:34
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Episode 54: Talking Supply Chain Resiliency, Sustainability, AI, and Hanover Messe with SAP's Dominik Metzger
At HMI 2024, the focus is on "Energy supply for a sustainable industry". Supply chains play an important role in carbon emissions and human rights issues. In this episode, we talk to Dominik Metzger about how companies are making sustainability part of their supply chain solution.
Published: 20. March 2024
Duration: 0:32:18
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Episode 53: Resiliency in the Making: Turning Adversity into Advantage with Accenture’s Sunita Suryanarayan
This week, Accenture’s Sunita Suryanarayan joins us to discuss how companies can harness the power of disruption to their advantage, diving into the incredible findings and actions from their latest study, Resiliency in the Making.
Published: 13. March 2024
Duration: 0:25:33
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Episode 52: Accelerating Progress by Empowering Women in Supply Chain with SAP’s Darcy MacClaren
Empowered Women Empower Women. This statement rings true as we celebrate International Women’s Day with our special guest, Darcy MacClaren, to dive into her self-developed community of women and the new wave of technologies changing the field.
Published: 6. March 2024
Duration: 0:26:58
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Episode 51: Red Sea Risk-Resilience: Supporting Supply Chain Agility at Scale with SAP’s Guy Clutton-Diesen
This week, 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.
Published: 28. February 2024
Duration: 0:27:21
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Episode 50: AI in Supply Chain with SAP's Artificial Intelligence Product Marketing Mgr., Cloud ERP Carlos Portillo
AI is the forefront of technology, a branch of computer science focused on creating systems that mimic human intelligence for specific tasks. In this podcast, Carlos Portillo discusses AI's applications in enhancing the supply chain.
Published: 21. February 2024
Duration: 0:25:42
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Episode 49: Leveraging Augmented Reality to Transform Logistics Operations with TeamViewer’s Robert Thiele
This week, TeamViewer’s Robert Thiele joins us to discuss how Augmented Reality is revolutionizing the way logistics operations are conducted, whilst enhancing and improving our perception of efficiency, workplace safety, and customer experience.
Published: 14. February 2024
Duration: 0:30:22
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Episode 48: Harnessing Innovation in the Factories of the Future with EY’s Daniel Minotti and Brannon Lockhart
The future is now as seen through the innovations in the factories of today. EY’s Daniel Minotti and Brannon Lockhart join us to explore how emerging technologies are changing the ways factories transform manufacturing.
Published: 7. February 2024
Duration: 0:31:01
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Episode 47: Taking Action Today with Sustainable Operations with SAP’s Mike Censurato
Why wait until 2050 to transform your company’s sustainability initiatives and efforts? SAP’s Mike Censurato joins us to discuss actions companies can take today.
Published: 31. January 2024
Duration: 0:21:30
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Episode 46: From Concept to Delivery: The Evolving Trends Driving Product Design with SAP’s Sean Laughlin
Almost all supply chains start in the same place – design. SAP’s Sean Laughlin joins us to discuss product design can become one of the top drivers for supply chain growth, innovation, and transformation.
Published: 24. January 2024
Duration: 0:21:39
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Episode 45: 2024 Predictions with SAP’s Michael O’Donnell
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.
Published: 17. January 2024
Duration: 0:18:17
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Episode 44: Beer and more: Heineken's supply chain unplugged
In this podcast episode, we talk to Heineken’s Hugo Timmerman about how Heineken is utilising the latest technology to increase the end-to-end supply chain visibility they need to manage constant change and become one of the most connected breweries.
Published: 10. January 2024
Duration: 0:28:29
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Episode 43: Recapping the Best Moments of 2023 with Richard Howells, Sin To, and Nicole Smythe
What a year! On this special episode, Richard, Sin, and Nicole look back on a memorable 2023, recapping the top trends, topics, and discussions with the incredible guests, and look forward to 2024.
Published: 27. December 2023
Duration: 0:20:47
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Episode 42: How Integrated Business Planning Can Help Companies Become Disruptors
In this podcast episode, we talk to SAP’s Anna Linden and Oliver Wight’s Stuart Harman about how Integrated Business Planning (IBP) can enable organizations to plan effectively, adapt and respond quickly to changing market dynamics to become disruptors.
Published: 20. December 2023
Duration: 0:38:18
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Episode 41: The Digital Thread of SAP’s Business Network and Digital Supply Chain with SAP’s Joern Keller
SAP’s Joern Keller joins us to discuss how the digital thread between SAP’s Business Network and Digital Supply Chain portfolios have not only strengthened but become a driving force in companies’ holistic digital transformations.
Published: 13. December 2023
Duration: 0:19:43
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Episode 40: Identifying Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Before They Put Your Business at Risk with Cosmo Tech’s Nadia Hospital
Ever question how you can mitigate risk and proactively plan for uncertainty? Cosmo Tech’s Nadia Hospital joins us to discuss new technologies that allow companies to do just that.
Published: 6. December 2023
Duration: 0:17:58
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Episode 39: Logistics' Differentiating Power in a Supply Chain with SAP's Kam Ghossaini
The role of logistics in supply chain has greatly transformed over the past few years, and SAP’s Kam Ghossaini joins us to discuss how it can become a differentiator for companies worldwide.
Published: 29. November 2023
Duration: 0:31:17
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Episode 38: Frosta’s Sustainability Journey: From Challenges to Solutions with Frosta’s Ben Windhorst
The demand for ready-to-eat meals that are also sustainably produced has quickly risen in recent years. In this episode, we talk to Frosta’s Ben Windhorst about the balancing act between sustainability goals, cost pressure and the supply chain.
Published: 22. November 2023
Duration: 0:20:17
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Episode 37: Decarbonizing the Value Chain with PwC’s Sadi Fieldsend and Jeff Briner
Ever wonder what it would take to decarbonize your value chain and transform your sustainability efforts? This week, PwC’s Sadi Fieldsend and Jeff Briner join us to discuss what steps companies can take promote clean energy.
Published: 15. November 2023
Duration: 0:21:04
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Episode 36: The Supply Chain Planner of the Future with SAP’s Jeff Brown
In supply chain planning, the only thing that is certain is uncertainty. In this episode, SAP’s Jeff Brown joins us to discuss the intersection of new technology, multi-generations of workers, and what the future workforce will look like.
Published: 8. November 2023
Duration: 0:25:25
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Episode 35: Accelerating Supply Chain Innovation: Inside the World of SAP.iO with SAP’s Sherry Li
SAP’s Sherry Li joins the series this week to discuss how founders, innovators, and customers startup and scale with SAP.iO, diving into this year’s supply chain focus and the incredible success stories of the Foundry’s graduates.
Published: 1. November 2023
Duration: 0:28:10
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Episode 34: How Supply Chain Sustainability Helps Unlock Resilience and Growth with Accenture’s Matias Pollmann-Larsen
This week, Accenture’s Matias Pollmann-Larsen joins us to discuss how resiliency, sustainability, and visibility are the focus of their latest United Nations Global Company CEO Study and its incredible findings.
Published: 25. October 2023
Duration: 0:24:12
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Episode 33: How to Avoid Halloween Supply Chain Nightmares with SAP’s Anu Shah
Goblins, ghosts, and ghouls aren’t the only things haunting people this Halloween. On this episode, SAP’s Anu Shah joins us to discuss how to navigate the spookiest of nightmares throughout your business processes and value chain.
Published: 18. October 2023
Duration: 0:32:48
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Episode 32: How Generative AI Is Helping Companies Do Things Differently and Do Different Things with Deloitte’s Subit Mathew
Generative AI is all the buzz, but have you ever wondered really what is Gen AI? Deloitte’s Subit Mathew joins the series to discuss how companies can utilize it to do things differently & do different things.
Published: 11. October 2023
Duration: 0:24:39
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Episode 31: The Sustainability Challenges of Managing Water Usage & Consumption Across your Business with EY’s Neil Banerjee
This week, EY’s Neil Banerjee joins us to discuss different 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.
Published: 4. October 2023
Duration: 0:19:33
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Episode 30: Improving Intercompany Shipment Visibility with Bristlecone's Vivek Jha
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.
Published: 27. September 2023
Duration: 0:26:12
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Episode 29: The Importance of On-Time Delivery for Companies’ Customer Satisfaction with parcelLab’s Tobias Buxhoidt
The ‘Last Mile’ is considered one of the most expensive and, simultaneously, the most important parts of the supply chain, determining customer expectations and satisfaction. This week, we discuss with parcelLab’s Tobias Buxhoidt the undeniable benefits
Published: 20. September 2023
Duration: 0:30:22
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Episode 28: Focusing on Global Trade to Deliver More than Compliance to Supply Chains with SAP’s Linda McKee and Trond Rovang
Supply chain is where the magic happens, and global trade services fits perfectly into that magic. This week SAP’s Linda McKee and Trond Rovang discuss the importance of visibility and compliance on a global scale.
Published: 13. September 2023
Duration: 0:27:27
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Episode 27: The Importance of Capturing Actual Demand & How AI Can Help with Alloy.ai’s Joel Beal
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 capture and revolutionize their demand forecast.
Published: 6. September 2023
Duration: 0:27:16
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Episode 26 - Golden Insights: Navigating the China's Golden Week and Supply Chain
China's Golden Week is approaching, and the entire country is preparing for a seven-day or longer vacation that will also affect the supply chain.
Published: 30. August 2023
Duration: 0:28:17
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Episode 25: What Chinese Decoupling Could Mean for the U.S. Supply Chain with Supplyframe’s Richard Barnett
Ever wonder what would happen if the United States decoupled from China? While the outcome may seem outlandish, Supplyframe’s Richard Barnett joins us to discuss how the reliance on Chinese sourcing has major impacts on the global value chain.
Published: 23. August 2023
Duration: 0:34:48
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Episode 24: Celebrating Six Months of the Future of Supply Chain
Believe it or not, we’re already six months into The Future of Supply Chain - what better way to celebrate the occasion than taking a trip down memory lane with all our guests.
Published: 16. August 2023
Duration: 0:23:21
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Episode 23: The Power of Synchronized Processes Across Your Ecosystem with SAP’s Venkat Venkataramani
Process synchronization, agility, and resiliency are now top priorities for supply chain executives across the world. SAP’s Venkat Venkataramani joins us to discuss how these ideas are becoming the driving forces in companies’ supply chain transformation
Published: 9. August 2023
Duration: 0:31:42
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Episode 22: How AI Helps Enable Risk Resilient Manufacturing with SAP's Sam Castro
On this episode, SAP’s Sam Castro joins us to discuss how artificial intelligence can help companies reach their profitability, sustainability, and productivity goals all whilst empowering the shop floor workers of the future.
Published: 2. August 2023
Duration: 0:30:05
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Episode 21: Deciphering the Hurdles in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain with AstraZeneca’s Robert Tubis
This week, we discuss with AstraZeneca the supply chain challenges the pharmaceutical industry is facing, a German law that will help eliminate supply chain bottlenecks, and how the use of advanced technologies can help overcome these obstacles.
Published: 26. July 2023
Duration: 0:30:55
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Episode 20: How Visualization will Transform the User Experience Across the Supply Chain with SAP’s Lars Olson
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.
Published: 19. July 2023
Duration: 0:32:35
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Episode 19: Data Driven Discoveries: Inside Product Mining with soley.io
This week, we explore the world of data-driven product discovery with Soley.io’s Reiner Pistorius and Michael Weland. Learn how breakthrough insights from data can help companies revolutionize their products and supply chain.
Published: 12. July 2023
Duration: 0:33:59
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Episode 18: What’s the Cost of Poor Visibility Across Your Logistics Processes with SAP's Rene Vallejo
Did you ever wonder how much poor visibility across your ecosystem could cost you? It'll affect more than just your profit &revenue. In this episode, SAP’s own Rene Vallejo joins us to discuss the true value of visibility across your logistics processes
Published: 28. June 2023
Duration: 0:31:29
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Episode 17: Insights on the Move: Leveraging real-time insights for efficient transportation
Transportation visibility is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet the demands of today's fast-paced world. Shippeo leverages real-time data and analytics, empowering supply chain managers to optimize operations.
Published: 21. June 2023
Duration: 0:26:10
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Episode 16: Investing in the Supply Chains of Tomorrow with REFASHIOND's Brian Aoaeh
Join Brian Aoaeh, the visionary founder of REFASHIOND Ventures, on a captivating journey through the world of supply chain investing. In this podcast, we explore the dynamic landscape of supply chains and venture capitalism.
Published: 14. June 2023
Duration: 0:31:54
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Episode 15: How to Manage the Supply Chain Balancing Act with Accenture's Michel Roger
As many can agree, supply chain can become quite the juggling act and, in recent years, the plates have only continued to pile. Accenture’s Michel Roger joins us on the series to discuss how to manage this balancing act and better prepare for the future.
Published: 7. June 2023
Duration: 0:29:55
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Episode 14: The Year of Risk Resiliency with CloudPath’s Tushar Bhalla
Since the start of the pandemic, risk-resiliency has been a driving force in companies’ supply chain transformations. CloudPath’s Tushar Bhalla joins us on the series to discuss how technology is changing how companies proactively predict.
Published: 31. May 2023
Duration: 0:24:08
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Episode 13: Dissecting the Oxford Economics Report Findings with SAP’s Lyndsey Spurgin
In light of the recent Oxford Economics Report publication, SAP’s Lyndsey Spurgin joins the series to discuss the fascinating findings and what this means for top supply chain executives across the globe.
Published: 24. May 2023
Duration: 0:22:06
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Episode 12: A Mother’s Advice for Her Daughter’s Supply Chain Career with Eileen Smythe
‘Like mother, like daughter’ rings true in this special episode celebrating Mother's Day, as Eileen Smythe joins the series to discuss motherhood & career advancement’s special pairing and the bright future of women in supply chain.
Published: 10. May 2023
Duration: 0:35:10
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Episode 11: How Technology is Enabling Last Mile Delivery with Bath University’s Mike Lewis, PhD
At the fascinating intersection of autonomous flying drones & enhanced supply chain practices, Mike Lewis joins us to discuss how this innovation is transforming organization’s last mile delivery.
Published: 3. May 2023
Duration: 0:35:14
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Episode 10: The Role of Logistics in Driving Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains with Till Dengel
Logistics plays a crucial role in driving resilient and sustainable supply chains.
By optimizing transportation, enhancing supply chain visibility and implementing sustainable packaging, companies are better equipped to adapt to changing business dynamics
Published: 26. April 2023
Duration: 0:27:34
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Episode 9: The role of Technology in the Future of Supply Chain with Dominik Metzger
Technologies such as AI, IoT or machine learning play an important role in the future of the supply chain as they can help to make the supply chain more efficient, transparent, agile and sustainable to meet future challenges.
Published: 19. April 2023
Duration: 0:34:20
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Episode 8: What is a Smart Factory? With SAP's Mike Lackey
At the crossroads of sustainability, profitability, and innovation, SAP's Mike Lackey joins us to discuss how Smart Manufacturing remains in the driver’s seat as the key to maximizing all three.
Published: 12. April 2023
Duration: 0:40:11
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Episode 7: Designing what the customers want with Gareth Webb and Arend Weil
Did you always want to know how everything works together while designing a new product? Designing a new product requires a deep understanding of how all the different components and subsystems work together to create a functioning whole.
Published: 5. April 2023
Duration: 0:28:13
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Episode 6: Breaking Down the German Due Diligence Act with Annette Ehrnsperger and Stephanie Raabe
A new Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (known as LkSG) has been in force in Germany since January 1, 2023. We will discuss with Annette Ehrnsperger and Stephanie Raabe what this means for companies.
Published: 22. March 2023
Duration: 0:24:02
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Episode 5: How Innovation and Technology are Opening Doors for Women in Supply Chain with Mindy Davis and Paige Cox
Empowered Women Empower Women. This statement holds true as we celebrate International Women’s Day with two special women, Mindy Davis and Paige Cox, discussing how digitalization promotes gender equality and women’s ‘magic’ in the field.
Published: 8. March 2023
Duration: 0:32:31
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Episode 4: Trends, Technologies, and the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders with Justin Goldston, PhD
Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain… oh my! Justin Goldston, PhD, explains how emerging technologies are not only changing the way we work, but creating new spaces for companies to decentralize, collaborate, and exist
Published: 22. February 2023
Duration: 0:24:39
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Episode 3: The Supply Chain Challenges of Becoming an Overnight Sensation with Brian Halasinski & Kirk Hyust
Lights, Camera, Action! Inventors and entrepreneurs, Brian Halasinski and Kirk Hyust, join us as they share their experience of being on Shark Tank, diving into the criticality of keeping your supply chain close and how one moment can change your life.
Published: 8. February 2023
Duration: 0:23:33
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Episode 2: Servitization: Make Services a Vital Part of Your Business with Patrick Crampton-Thomas
Did you know that services can help companies achieve their sustainability goals, differentiate themselves in the market, and provide exceptional customer service? You heard that right! Patrick Crampton-Thomas discusses the importance of services and their impact on a company’s bottom line and customer satisfaction.
Published: 25. January 2023
Duration: 0:28:18
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Episode 1: 2023 Predictions with David Vallejo
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.
Published: 13. January 2023
Duration: 0:31:01
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