The Future of Supply Chain

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.