The Future of Supply Chain Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Niekerk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to quickly to changing market dynamics to become disruptors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Did you ever wonder how much poor visibility across your ecosystem could cost you? It'll affect more than just your profit and revenue. In this episode, SAP’s Rene Vallejo joins us to discuss the true value of visibility across your logistics processes. 

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. 

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. 

As many can agree, supply chain can became 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. 

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. 

SAP’s Lyndsey Spurgin joins the series to discuss the fascinating findings of a recent Oxford Economics report and what they mean for top supply chain executives across the globe. 

‘Like mother, like daughter’ rings true in this special episode celebrating Mother's Day, as Eileen Smythe joins the series to discuss motherhood and career advancement’s special pairing and the bright future of women in supply chain. 

At the fascinating intersection of autonomous flying drones and enhanced supply chain practices, Mike Lewis joins us to discuss how this innovation is transforming organization’s last mile delivery. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

A new Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (known as LkSG) has been in force in Germany since January 1, 2023. We will discuss what this means for companies with Annette Ehrnsperger and Stephanie Raabe.

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.

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 and collaborate.

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.

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.

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.