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The Future of Supply Chain

English, Technology, 1 season, 95 episodes, 1 day, 20 hours, 14 minutes
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The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Richard Howells, Sin To, and Nicole Smythe. The trio discusses hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to deliver a risk-resilient and sustainable supply chain. The show features interviews with experts from the world of supply chain, sustainability, and Industry 4.0, who will address the issues of today and tomorrow. This is an ideal podcast for supply chain, R&D, manufacturing, logistics, and operations executives to learn and share ideas and best practices with their peers.
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Episode 82: Embracing Chaos with an Anti-Fragile Supply Chain with SAP's Paul Saunders

We’ve heard of resiliency being the spearhead for the supply chains of tomorrow, but what about integrating antifragility into your business? This week, our own Paul Saunders explores the concept of an antifragile supply chain, delving into the idea that businesses must accept chaos as a fundamental aspect of the modern world, moving beyond traditional resilience to thrive amid uncertainty. By leveraging predictive analytics and embracing change, companies can not only survive disruptions but also gain competitive advantages. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
10/23/202427 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 81: Designing the Network of the Future with GAINS' Jeff Metersky

This week, GAINS’ Jeff Metersky joins the series to dive into their innovative supply chain design product, whilst covering several crucial topics, including the current state of supply chains and the need for a radical shift in thinking to address modern challenges. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of integrating design and planning processes, moving beyond traditional concepts and terminologies, and adopting a cohesive approach to supply chain management. Together, we touch on the necessity of embracing new technologies and methodologies to tackle contemporary supply chain challenges. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
10/16/202426 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 80: East Coast Port Strikes: What Businesses Can Do to Mitigate the Risk

This week, hosts Richard and Nicole delve into the recent East Coast Port Strikes involving 45,000 dock workers, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt by enhancing visibility, diversifying suppliers, and implementing both short-term and long-term strategies to mitigate risks. Additionally, they emphasize the evolving relationship between automation and labor, predicting a future where both work in harmony for greater efficiency. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
10/9/202418 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 79: AI, Robotics, and the Future of Logistics with SAP's Kam Ghossaini

AI and robotics are transforming supply chain logistics, paving a new path for autonomous operations, improved visibility, and efficient decision-making. Our own, Kam Ghossaini joins again to dive into SAP’s three-tiered Business AI strategy in the world of supply chain, including embedded AI, bolt-on services, and custom AI development tools. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
10/2/202430 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 in consumer buying and growth, what socio-economic events will impact this buying season, and what companies can do to best prepare for the holiday rush. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
9/25/202422 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 77: Navigating Tomorrow: Insights on Global Supply Chains with SAP's Andreas Wagner

This week, our own Andreas Wagner joins us to delve into the intricacies of global supply chains, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation and sustainability whilst sharing insights on how companies can adapt to changing market demands through technology and collaboration. Together, we highlight the significance of agility in supply chains and discusses emerging trends such as AI and hyper-personalization that are shaping the future landscape. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
9/18/202426 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 return to explore the three C’s to success: connecting processes, contextualizing decisions with AI, and collaborating effectively with your ecosystem. Together, we discuss innovations and insights that open new doors to business strategies, enabling companies to transform their supply chain. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
9/11/202433 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Manuel Flubacher und Markus Oertelt 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. Dabei diskutieren wir auch, wie neue Technologien nicht nur unsere Arbeitswelt verändert wird und kann, sondern auch die Supply Chain und die Logistik.
9/3/202438 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Manuel Flubacher und Markus Oertelt 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. Dabei diskutieren wir auch, wie neue Technologien nicht nur unsere Arbeitswelt verändert wird und kann, sondern auch die Supply Chain und die Logistik.
9/3/202438 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Manuel Flubacher und Markus Oertelt 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. Dabei diskutieren wir auch, wie neue Technologien nicht nur unsere Arbeitswelt verändert wird und kann, sondern auch die Supply Chain und die Logistik.
8/31/20240
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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 diskutieren wir die tiefgreifenden Veränderungen, die moderne Lieferketten durchlaufen, und beleuchten die wesentlichen Herausforderungen, denen Unternehmen im Supply Chain Planning begegnen. Dabei diskutieren wir, wie globale Unsicherheiten und technologische Fortschritte den Druck auf Lieferketten erhöhen und welche Strategien erforderlich sind, um diese Herausforderungen zu meistern. Und natürlich sprechen wir auch über den Einsatz neuer Technologien, wie Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI), die das Supply Chain Planning revolutionieren kann und wir zeigen auf, wie KI-basierte Lösungen Unternehmen helfen können, die Vorhersagegenauigkeit zu verbessern, Risiken proaktiv zu managen und die Effizienz der Lieferkette zu steigern. Diese Episode bietet wertvolle Einblicke und praktische Tipps für alle, die sich mit der Optimierung und Zukunftssicherung ihrer Lieferketten beschäftigen.
8/28/202440 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 75: Mastering the New World of Supply Chain with Cascades' Xavier Duprat

In today's complex, modern global supply chains, companies must stay ahead of the game, much like chess masters anticipating multiple moves in advance. On this week’s episode, Cascades’ Xavier Duprat draws a compelling parallel between supply chain management and the game of chess, emphasizing the critical importance of strategic, synchronized planning and the transformative role of AI as a powerful ally in overcoming the daunting challenges of today's supply chains. Together, we dive into valuable lessons for any organization seeking to future-proof its supply chain through innovative strategies and technologies, much like a chess grandmaster anticipating and outmaneuvering the competition. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
8/21/202426 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 74: State of the Art Planning Processes, Solutions, and Technologies with SAP's Anchal Sood and Claus Jensen

In today’s world of technology, AI, Machine Learning and Big Data are what we consider ‘the Big Three’, enabling a new wave of intelligence, autonomy, and visibility. Joined by our own Anchal Sood and Claus Jensen, we discuss how these three are transforming supply chain planning business processes, providing end-to-end visibility, real-time decision support, and continuous adaptation. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
8/14/202432 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 73: The Role of Digital Twins & How They Impact Asset Management with SAP's Jeff Bonnell

This week, we’re joined by our own Jeff Bonnell as he discusses the pivotal role of digital twins and AI in revolutionizing asset management. Together, we dive into how these innovations enable agile, resilient, and secure supply networks, enhancing predictive maintenance and operational efficiency, and understand the integration of digital twins in capturing data, monitoring asset health, and optimizing supply chain processes. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
8/7/202428 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by project44’s Chris Kobus & SAP’s Doug DeLuca dive into just how these three traits help mitigate disruptions and meet rising consumer expectations, all whilst revolutionizing logistics efficiency. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
7/31/202424 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 lean manufacturing, batch manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, but what about remanufacturing? This week, Tech Mahindra’s Manish Giniwala joins us to uncover the challenges and opportunities in reviving used products, the impact on supply chains, and the intersection of sustainability, circularity, and profitability. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
7/24/202425 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 70: AI-Powered Inventory Optimization: Reimagining your Company's MRO with Verusen's Paul Noble

This week, we dive into the innovative world of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) with Verusen's Paul Noble, as he discusses the challenges facing maintenance executives and the innovative solutions transforming the industry. Together, we learn how AI-powered technologies, like the Verusen Material Graph, are bridging gaps between systems, processes, and people, enabling organizations to reduce inventory, optimize spend, and mitigate risks across their supply chain networks while fostering collaboration between maintenance and procurement teams. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
7/17/202430 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 69: AI in Supply Chains: Navigating the Data-Driven Future with IDC’s Simon Ellis

This week, IDC’s Simon Ellis, industry expert in supply chain, joins us to share valuable perspectives on their recent InfoBrief, The Importance of AI in Supply Chain and Operations, diving into the importance of data foundations, the balance between embedded and analytical AI applications, and the strategic considerations for companies adopting AI technologies. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
7/10/202423 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 68: Intelligently Connecting People, Goods, Systems, and Machines with Stellium’s Joe Montagna

People, goods, systems, and machines have more in common than you’d think. This week, Stellium’s Joe Montagna joins us to dive into not only their connection, but interconnectivity within a business operation and system, itself. Together, we explore the impact of AI, data analytics, and digital transformation as companies look to build their factories of the future in today’s modern age. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
7/3/202420 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 67: Driving Sustainability Through Your Network with SAP's Elena Parker

SAP Business Network & SAP Digital Supply Chain are a perfect pair, and our own, Elena Parker agrees. This week, she joins us to delve into sustainability hurdles in supply chains, the importance of business networks for collaboration, and our technology in supporting Ukrainian suppliers is helping shape a better tomorrow. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
6/26/202433 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 within their business processes. This week, Samsung’s Phil Lander and SAP’s Andy Hancock join us to dive into their critical role of mobile devices in driving efficiencies, business continuity, and employee satisfaction within supply chain operations. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
6/19/202435 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 65: Grounding Your Supply Chain in Data with Google Cloud’s Paula Natoli

Visibility into data has become a driving differentiator for supply chains, making it a top priority for executives everywhere. But how can organizations ensure their value chain is efficient, but their data, as well? Google Cloud’s Paula Natoli joins us to discuss new and innovative ways companies can ground their supply chains in their data. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
6/12/202427 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 64: Proactively Planning for Risk in Your Supply Chain with Everstream's Koray Köse and SAP's Volker Wilhelm

As we all know, risk and disruptions are an aspect of supply chains that are here to stay. However, good news – there’s now something that companies can do about it, through the latest technologies, innovations, and partnerships between SAP and Everstream. Volker Wilhelm, SAP, and Koray Köse, Everstream, join to dive into what the future holds for the field and our two companies. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/29/202433 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 64: Proactively Planning for Risk in Your Supply Chain with Everstream's Koray Köse and SAP's Volker Wilhelm

As we all know, risk and disruptions are an aspect of supply chains that are here to stay. However, good news – there’s now something that companies can do about it, through the latest technologies, innovations, and partnerships between SAP and Everstream. Volker Wilhelm, SAP, and Koray Köse, Everstream, join to dive into what the future holds for the field and our two companies. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/29/202433 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 how real-time data tracking, much like Kinexon’s location tracking technology, can provide the accurate, up-to-date information needed to automate processes, identify inefficiencies, and enable better decision making. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/22/202424 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 how real-time data tracking, much like Kinexon’s location tracking technology, can provide the accurate, up-to-date information needed to automate processes, identify inefficiencies, and enable better decision making. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/22/202424 minutes, 17 seconds
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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? The similarity between these benefits lies in one thing – the Supply Chain Nerve Center, a partnership between SAP and Accenture. This week, Accenture’s Michel Roger & Rahul Dwivedi join us to discuss how this tool redefines how companies react to disruptions and drive resiliency across their business processes. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/15/202430 minutes, 25 seconds
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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? The similarity between these benefits lies in one thing – the Supply Chain Nerve Center, a partnership between SAP and Accenture. This week, Accenture’s Michel Roger & Rahul Dwivedi join us to discuss how this tool redefines how companies react to disruptions and drive resiliency across their business processes. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/15/202430 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 61: The Importance of Sustainable Logistics Practices with Forto's Jochen Freese

Logistics plays a crucial role in the supply chain as it is responsible for the efficient and smooth movement of goods and services from manufacturer to consumer. In this podcast episode, we talk to Jochen Freese from Forto about how technology and innovation can improve the supply chain and help minimize its environmental impact. We also discuss the latest trends, challenges and solutions on the road to a greener logistics industry. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/8/202434 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 61: The Importance of Sustainable Logistics Practices with Forto's Jochen Freese

Logistics plays a crucial role in the supply chain as it is responsible for the efficient and smooth movement of goods and services from manufacturer to consumer. In this podcast episode, we talk to Jochen Freese from Forto about how technology and innovation can improve the supply chain and help minimize its environmental impact. We also discuss the latest trends, challenges and solutions on the road to a greener logistics industry. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/8/202434 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 61: The Importance of Sustainable Logistics Practices with Forto's Jochen Freese

Logistics plays a crucial role in the supply chain as it is responsible for the efficient and smooth movement of goods and services from manufacturer to consumer. In this podcast episode, we talk to Jochen Freese from Forto about how technology and innovation can improve the supply chain and help minimize its environmental impact. We also discuss the latest trends, challenges and solutions on the road to a greener logistics industry. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/8/202434 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 60: Sapphire 2024: Talking All Things Supply Chain with SAP’s Bob Merlo & Diane Pickett

Are you excited for SAP’s Sapphire and ASUG Annual Conference happening in just a few short weeks in Orlando? We certainly are! This week, SAP’s Bob Merlo and Diane Pickett join us to discuss all the latest trends, innovations, and technologies that you’ll be able to experience, alongside an incredibly stacked agenda – covering everything you need to know for supply chain. With resiliency, AI, and visibility in mind, it’s a discussion and conference you won’t want to miss. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/1/202426 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 60: Sapphire 2024: Talking All Things Supply Chain with SAP’s Bob Merlo & Diane Pickett

Are you excited for SAP’s Sapphire and ASUG Annual Conference happening in just a few short weeks in Orlando? We certainly are! This week, SAP’s Bob Merlo and Diane Pickett join us to discuss all the latest trends, innovations, and technologies that you’ll be able to experience, alongside an incredibly stacked agenda – covering everything you need to know for supply chain. With resiliency, AI, and visibility in mind, it’s a discussion and conference you won’t want to miss. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/1/202426 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. On this week’s episode, we dive into the evolution of Supply Chain Management, a coined term since only 1982, covering how supply chains have adapted to disruptions, the role of SAP technology in building resilience, and the impact of geopolitical events, like elections, on global supply chains. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/24/202438 minutes, 22 seconds
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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)

In Zukunft werden Lieferketten maßgeblich von Technologie geprägt sein. In den letzten Jahren haben sich innovative Technologien wie Künstliche Intelligenz, das Internet der Dinge, Blockchain und Robotik entwickelt. Diese haben das Potenzial, Lieferketten effizienter, transparenter, flexibler und nachhaltiger zu gestalten, um den bevorstehenden Herausforderungen besser zu begegnen. Bei der Hannover Messe (HMI) 2024 steht das Thema "Energizing a Sustainable Industry" im Fokus, wobei Lieferketten eine Rolle bei Herausforderungen wie CO2-Emissionen, Abfall und Menschenrechten spielen. In dieser deutsch-sprachigen Folge sprechen wir mit Till Dengel darüber, wie Unternehmen das Thema Nachhaltigkeit in ihre Lieferkettenlösung integrieren und wie KI oder GenAI dabei helfen können, diese Ziele zu erreichen.
4/18/202429 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 58: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics with SAP’s Stephen Jamieson

This year, EarthDay.Org deemed the theme of 2024 Planet vs. Plastics, calling for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, and how they negatively affect not only people and corporations, but our biosphere as a whole. SAP’s Stephen Jamieson joins us this week to dive into the ways we can begin to change our world from the inside out, and steps we can take as both consumers and corporations to drive plastic waste out of our supply chains. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/17/202426 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 58: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics with SAP’s Stephen Jamieson

This year, EarthDay.Org deemed the theme of 2024 Planet vs. Plastics, calling for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, and how they negatively affect not only people and corporations, but our biosphere as a whole. SAP’s Stephen Jamieson joins us this week to dive into the ways we can begin to change our world from the inside out, and steps we can take as both consumers and corporations to drive plastic waste out of our supply chains. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/17/202426 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 58: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics with SAP’s Stephen Jamieson

This year, EarthDay.Org deemed the theme of 2024 Planet vs. Plastics, calling for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, and how they negatively affect not only people and corporations, but our biosphere as a whole. SAP’s Stephen Jamieson joins us this week to dive into the ways we can begin to change our world from the inside out, and steps we can take as both consumers and corporations to drive plastic waste out of our supply chains. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/17/202426 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 57: State of the Blockchain Transformation in Supply Chain with SettleMint's Matthew Van Niekerk

Whether you're a supply chain professional, a business leader, or simply someone curious about the latest technological advancements, we dive into the strategies you need to leverage blockchain for your organization's success with SettleMint’s Matthew Van Niekerk. As we discuss the transformative power of blockchain in supply chain management, we see how this revolutionary technology unlocks companies’ potential to drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/10/202424 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. On this week’s episode, Steve Birgfield from BDG joins us to discuss how their company built a technical foundation tough enough to withstand expedited growth, through increased visibility, enhanced transportation methods, and redefining their logistics, whilst tackling the beast of burden that is Mother Nature. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/3/202417 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 have more similarities than what meets the eye. This week, IBM’s Sammy Soufi joins us to discuss their beneficial partnership, and how companies in both the Retail & CPG spaces can utilize both to not only meet customer demand, but exceed it. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
3/28/202418 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 54: Talking Supply Chain Resiliency, Sustainability, AI, and Hanover Messe with SAP's Dominik Metzger

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. This year's theme for HMI 2024 is 'Energizing a sustainable industry', and supply chains are an important part of the problem when it comes to carbon emissions, waste, and human rights. In this episode, we talk to Dominik Metzger about how companies are making sustainability part of their supply chain solution. And how technology such as AI or GenAI can help to achieve these goals. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
3/20/202432 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 53: Resiliency in the Making: Turning Adversity into Advantage with Accenture’s Sunita Suryanarayan

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 of Supply Chain.
3/13/202425 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 52: Accelerating Progress by Empowering Women in Supply Chain with SAP’s Darcy MacClaren

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 technologies. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
3/6/202426 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 51: Red Sea Risk-Resilience: Supporting Supply Chain Agility at Scale with SAP’s Guy Clutton-Diesen

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
2/28/202427 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 50: AI in Supply Chain with SAP's Artificial Intelligence Product Marketing Mgr., Cloud ERP Carlos Portillo

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 know what? AI is the superhero in this technology saga, simplifying and speeding things up, especially in the supply chain. In this podcast episode, Carlos Portillo explains what types of AI there are and how they can be used in and improve the supply chain. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
2/21/202425 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 49: Leveraging Augmented Reality to Transform Logistics Operations with TeamViewer’s Robert Thiele

Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a powerful technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing our perception and interaction with our surroundings. In this episode, TeamViewer’s Robert Thiele joins us to discuss how AR is revolutionizing the way operations are conducted, leading to increased efficiency, improved safety, and enhanced customer experiences. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
2/14/202430 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 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.
2/7/202431 minutes, 1 second
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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 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.
1/31/202421 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. 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 faster innovation. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
1/24/202421 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 45: 2024 Predictions with SAP’s Michael O’Donnell

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 of Supply Chain.
1/17/202418 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 44: Beer and more: Heineken's supply chain unplugged

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. In this podcast episode, we talk to Heineken’s Hugo Timmerman about how Heineken is using the latest technology to increase the end-to-end visibility in the supply chain that the company needs to cope with the constant changes and become one of the most connected breweries. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
1/10/202428 minutes, 29 seconds
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Episode 43: Recapping the Best Moments of 2023 with Richard Howells, Sin To, and Nicole Smythe

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.
12/27/202320 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 42: How Integrated Business Planning Can Help Companies Become Disruptors

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. In this podcast episode, we talk to SAP’s Anna Linden and Oliver Wight’s Stuart Harman about how IBP can enable organizations to plan effectively, adapt and respond quickly to changing market dynamics. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
12/20/202338 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 41: The Digital Thread of SAP’s Business Network and Digital Supply Chain with SAP’s Joern Keller

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 Future of Supply Chain.
12/13/202319 minutes, 43 seconds
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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? 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.
12/6/202317 minutes, 58 seconds
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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, 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.
11/29/202331 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 38: Frosta’s Sustainability Journey: From Challenges to Solutions with Frosta’s Ben Windhorst

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.
11/22/202320 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 37: Decarbonizing the Value Chain with PwC’s Sadi Fieldsend and Jeff Briner

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.
11/15/202321 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 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 miss. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
11/8/202325 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 35: Accelerating Supply Chain Innovation: Inside the World of SAP.iO with SAP’s Sherry Li

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 Future of Supply Chain.
11/1/202328 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 34: How Supply Chain Sustainability Helps Unlock Resilience and Growth with Accenture’s Matias Pollman-Larsen

Resiliency, sustainability, and visibility – three words that sum up the current focus of supply chain, we’d say, and Accenture’s Matias Pollman-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 may discover a thing or two. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
10/25/202324 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 33: How to Avoid Halloween Supply Chain Nightmares with SAP’s Anu Shah

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.
10/18/202332 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
10/11/202324 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 31: The Sustainability Challenges of Managing Water Usage & Consumption Across your Business with EY’s Neil Banerjee

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 Chain.
10/4/202319 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
9/27/202326 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 29: The Importance of On-Time Delivery for Companies’ Customer Satisfaction with parcelLab’s Tobias Buxhoidt

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.
9/20/202330 minutes, 22 seconds
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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

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
9/13/202327 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 forecast demand, fulfill customer expectations, and revolutionize how companies look at data. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
9/6/202327 minutes, 16 seconds
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Episode 26 - Golden Insights: Navigating the China's Golden Week and Supply Chain

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.
8/30/202328 minutes, 17 seconds
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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? 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.
8/23/202334 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 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.
8/16/202323 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 23: The Power of Synchronized Processes Across Your Ecosystem with SAP’s Venkat Venkataramani

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.
8/9/202331 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 22: How AI Helps Enable Risk Resilient Manufacturing with SAP's Sam Castro

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
8/2/202330 minutes, 5 seconds
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Episode 21: Deciphering the Hurdles in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain with AstraZeneca’s Robert Tubis

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 of Supply Chain.
7/26/202330 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 20: How Visualization will Transform the User Experience Across the Supply Chain with SAP’s Lars Olson

3D isn’t just for the movies anymore – in fact, it’s becoming an embedded aspect to companies’ supply chain processes, allowing them a clear view into the very items they are producing. On this episode, SAP’s Lars Olson joins us to discuss enhanced visualization tools are connecting business data to the end user, the power of contextual data, and the bright future of 3D technology in supply chain. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
7/19/202332 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 19: Data Driven Discoveries: Inside Product Mining with soley.io

Join us on a captivating journey through data-driven product analytics with "Data Driven Discoveries: Inside Product Mining." Dive into Solely’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 Chain.
7/12/202333 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 18: What’s the Cost of Poor Visibility Across Your Logistics Processes with SAP's Rene Vallejo

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, and the bright future of business networks. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
6/28/202331 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. 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 the benefits of real-time transportation visibility and how it empowers companies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. We will talk about Shippeo's state-of-the-art platform, which harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to track shipments, predict delays, and proactively manage exceptions. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
6/21/202326 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 16: Investing in the Supply Chains of Tomorrow with REFASHIOND's Brian Aoaeh

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. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
6/14/202331 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. 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 balancing act and better prepare for the future through risk-resilient and sustainable processes. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
6/7/202329 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 14: The Year of Risk Resiliency with CloudPath’s Tushar Bhalla

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.
5/31/202324 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 13: Dissecting the Oxford Economics Report Findings with SAP’s Lyndsey Spurgin

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 joining us on the series to discuss these very findings. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/24/202322 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 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 advancement’s special pairing & the bright future of women in supply chain. Tune in for insights into the ever-changing world of supply chain from two generations of supply chain professionals. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/10/202335 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 11: How Technology is Enabling Last Mile Delivery with Bath University’s Mike Lewis, PhD

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 organizations to negate disruptions, and the future of drones in the supply chain space. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
5/3/202335 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 10: The Role of Logistics in Driving Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains with Till Dengel

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 and sustainable supply chains. In this podcast episode we will talk about how these practices will help companies to mitigate risks, reduce transportation-related emissions, optimize inventory management, minimize waste, promote circular economy principles, and enhance operational efficiency. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/26/202327 minutes, 34 seconds
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Episode 9: The role of Technology in the Future of Supply Chain with Dominik Metzger

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 quickly and flexibly to changes in the supply chain. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain
4/19/202334 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 8: What is a Smart Factory? With SAP's Mike Lackey

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 forefront of production, and what it takes to transform into a smart factory. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
4/12/202340 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 7: Designing what the customers want with Gareth Webb and Arend Weil

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 interact with each other and with the environment in which the product will be used In this episode, Richard Howells and Sin To discuss with Arend Weil and Gareth Webb what is means to design a product what customers want. And how a partnership can leverage more advantages and benefits to the customer.
4/5/202328 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. 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.
3/22/202324 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 5: How Innovation and Technology are Opening Doors for Women in Supply Chain with Mindy Davis and Paige Cox

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 discuss supply chain’s ever-evolving digital transformation, what’s in store for the future generations of women in supply chain, and the ‘magic’ that women bring to the field everyday. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
3/8/202332 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 4: Trends, Technologies, and the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders with Justin Goldston, PhD

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 of work looks like. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
2/22/202324 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 3: The Supply Chain Challenges of Becoming an Overnight Sensation with Brian Halasinski & Kirk Hyust

A chicken & a turkey walk into the Shark Tank, and what do they leave with? An offer from one of the top businessmen in the world. This dream became a reality for Brian Halasinski and Kirk Hyust, inventors and co-founders of the Turbo Trusser. In this episode, Richard Howells, Nicole Smythe, and the pair dive into the localized strategies of a small business, the fluctuating supply chain demand from television exposure, and the importance of building close relationships. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
2/8/202323 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
1/25/202328 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 1: 2023 Predictions with David Vallejo

The New Year is already well underway and it’s time to focus on the future. Richard Howells and Nicole Smythe discuss with SAP’s David Vallejo, Vice President and Global Head for Go-To-Market for Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics, the top 2023 supply chain predictions, diving into proactive risk resiliency, consumers’ focus on sustainability, predictive analytics, and the unmatched power of real-time data. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.
1/13/202331 minutes, 1 second