Episode 131: Supply Chain Planning Re-imagined with SAP’s SP van Houten
This week, we, together with SP van Houten, explore how intelligent automation and AI are reshaping supply chain planning. The episode covers overcoming traditional silos, driving real-time collaboration, integrating sustainability goals, and empowering teams with advanced tools for continuous improvement in supply chain operations.
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Episode 130: Logistics Management in the Mid-Market with SAP’s Till Dengel
In this episode, Richard Howells talks with SAP’s Till Dengel about the new SAP Logistics Management, a solution that digitizes small and remote operations and unifies warehouse and transport with a built-in carrier network.
They unpack the shift from pure efficiency to agility and control, the trade-offs of decentralized warehousing, and why connected systems matter. And they also explore how AI and robotics will reshape logistics, and the digital foundations needed to unlock their value.
Tune in for practical ways to meet evolving supply chain demands and build resilient operations.
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Episode 129: Discussing the WEF’s ‘‘From Shock to Strategy’’ paper with Kyle Winters
This week we, together with Kyle Winters of the World Economic Forum, explore the evolution of global supply chains through the lens of their report "From Shock to Strategy." We cover key disruptions, regionalization's benefits and risks, regulatory compliance, consumer expectations, climate risk mitigation, cybersecurity, and the pillars of future-ready value chains.
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Episode 128: Enabling an Operational Excellence Strategy with RTS’s Doug Holtke
This week we, together with RTS’s Doug Holtke, explore how manufacturers can achieve operational excellence by leveraging manufacturing execution systems (MES), real-time visibility, and AI. Doug shares insights on improving quality, efficiency, and decision making on the shop floor, common challenges, and how RTS supports companies with holistic operational strategies.
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Episode 127: What we can learn from the Back-to-school Supply Chain?
This week we, together with Manish Kapoor, explore the rapid evolution of supply chains from supportive roles to strategic business drivers. We discuss how tariffs, shifting consumer behavior, and technology like AI and automation demand adaptable and data-driven supply chains, especially for managing last mile delivery and holiday season surges.
The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Thought Leader and Evangelist Richard Howells, and supply chain experts Sin To and Nicole Smythe. Guests discuss hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to deliver a risk-resilient and sustainable supply chain.
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