The Future of Supply Chain

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The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Richard Howells, Sin To, and Oyku Ilgar. 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, AI and automation, 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.

  1. vor 1 Tag

    DE Episode 06: Datensouveränität im Cloud-Zeitalter: Wie hybride Systemlandschaften Produktentwicklung, Produktion und Vertrieb verbinden

    In dieser Folge sprechen Sin To und Annette Garcia Lorenzo mit Johann Stadler von Hilti und Andreas Madlencnik von SAP über Datensouveränität, hybride Cloud-Landschaften, globale Skalierbarkeit und KI im Supply-Chain-Kontext. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   Wie gelingen Datensouveränität, hybride Cloud-Architekturen und globale Skalierbarkeit in der Supply Chain? Sin To und Annette Garcia Lorenzo sprechen mit Johann Stadler (Hilti) und Andreas Madlencnik (SAP) über Private Cloud, Public Cloud, PLM, ERP, Manufacturing Execution und KI, für alle, die Industrie, Daten und End-to-End-Prozesse strategisch weiterdenken.   =====   Guest 1: Johann Stadler, Head of Large Projects & Manufacturing IT, Hilti Group Johann Stadler is an experienced leader in Business & IT with a strong background in managing multiple departments across Europe, Asia and America. He plays an active role in shaping Hilti's corporate strategy, oversees the tactical dimension, realization, and operations in Large Projects and Manufacturing IT. He has a proven track record in delivering IT solutions and processes essential for leveraging Hilti's corporate strategy. Guest 2: Andreas Madlencnik, Business Development Manager PLM | Middle Eastern Europe | Supply Chain Management Host 1: Sin To Sin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team. Host 2: Annette Garcia-Lorenzo Annette García Lorenzo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working at SAP since 2001, with over 8 years of experience in the Product Lifecycle Management and Manufacturing space. As Adoption Lead for PLM and SAP IPD, she helps SAP customer and partners make the most of our solutions, while channelling their feedback back to SAP product management. She is an active speaker, blogger, and podcaster on the topics of PLM and Manufacturing. =====   Show Links: SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠www.sap.com/scm⁠ Follow Us on Social Media :  Johann Stadler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannstadler/   Andreas Madlencnik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-madlencnik/   Annette Garcia-Lorenzo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-garcia-lorenzo/   Sin To:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208   SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/   Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!    =====   Chapters:   00:00:00 Intro Warum Geschwindigkeit, Qualität und Kostenoptimierung entscheidend werden 00:01:00 Thema der Folge: Datensouveränität im Cloud-Zeitalter 00:02:00 Was ist eine hybride Systemlandschaft? 00:04:00 Vorteile hybrider ERP-Landschaften für Konzernbereiche 00:06:00G eopolitik, Supply Chain und regionale Anforderungen 00:09:00S trategische Vorteile von Public- und Private-Cloud-Kombinationen 00:11:00 Herausforderungen: Integration, Materialstammdaten und SAP BTP 00:13:00 CAD-zentrisches PLM vs. ERP-nahes PLM 00:16:00 Engineering- und Supply-Chain-Perspektiven zusammenbringen 00:19:00 MES als Software-as-a-Service 00:22:00 KI im PLM- und Supply-Chain-Kontext 00:25:00 Context Awareness, Halluzinationen und vernetzte Daten 00:28:00 Blick in die Zukunft der Supply Chain 00:32:00 Fast Five 00:33:36 Outro

  2. vor 6 Tagen

    Episode 173: Orchestrating the next generation supply chain with KPMG

    This week, KPMG’s Hernan De la Torre and Stefan Seitz join us to discuss neural supply chain orchestration, agentic AI, clean core governance, and why ERP remains essential for faster, smarter, more resilient supply chains. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, we speak with KPMG’s Hernan De la Torre and Stefan Seitz about the shift from experimental GenAI to industrial embedded AI. We talk about orchestration, agent-based decision-making, clean core governance, human-in-the-loop control, and how AI is reshaping supply chain roles, execution, and resilience. Sounds interesting? Come join us!   =====   Guest 1: Hernan De la Torre, Principal, KPMG in the US Hernan De la Torre is a Principal in Advisory at KPMG, leading SAP-enabled supply chain transformation across consumer, retail, and manufacturing sectors. With more than two decades of experience, he focuses on designing business-led operating models powered by SAP and advanced AI capabilities. He is an architect and recognized voice on Neural Supply Chain Orchestration (NSCO), a framework that embeds AI-driven decision intelligence directly into SAP workflows to strengthen supply chain execution, global operations, and trade responsiveness. Hernan partners with executive leaders to translate enterprise strategy into scalable execution, helping organizations navigate tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and cross-border complexity while driving measurable performance across finance and supply chain ecosystems. Guest 2: Stefan Seitz, Director, KPMG in Germany Stefan Seitz is leading KPMG’s global SCM reference model in the SAP space and is at forefront of various digital supply chain transformations in automotive and industrial manufacturing. As an industrial engineer by trade he maintains a strong business focus in applying the newest technology trends. Host 1: Richard Howells ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP   Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP’s digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.     She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master’s degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.   =====   Show Links: KPMG Publication: AI Is Moving Supply Chains from Reactive Execution to Autonomous Orchestration   The IDC recognition: KPMG recognized as a ‘Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain SAP Ecosystem Services 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment Supply Chain Management:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠        Follow Us on Social Media :  Hernan De la Torre: LinkedIn Stefan Seitz: LinkedIn Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠,  Oyku Ilgar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠       SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠      Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!

  3. 15. Juli

    Episode 172: Architecting the Future of Logistics: Accenture’s Michel Roger on AI, Autonomy, and Workforce

    Michel Roger of Accenture joins us to discuss how AI, autonomy, robotics, and data governance are reshaping logistics, workforce skills, and supply chain leadership. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   This week, we, together with Michel Roger of Accenture explore the future of logistics, from agentic AI and physical robotics to connected workforce models and real-time digital twins. Come join us to learn how companies can scale AI beyond pilots, reshape warehouse operations, strengthen multi-tier visibility, and prepare talent for a more autonomous, exception-driven supply chain.   =====   Guest: Michel Roger, Global SAP Supply Chain Leader, Accenture Throughout his career, Michel has specialized in designing, implementing and deploying SAP solutions for Supply Chain processes for global clients in North America, Latin America and Europe. He has worked mostly for Consumer Goods and Life Sciences clients. Internally to Accenture, he is responsible for developing Supply Chain & Operations capabilities of 5,000+ people specialized around SAP solutions covering planning, distribution, and manufacturing processes.  Host 1: Richard Howells ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP   Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP’s digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.     She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master’s degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.   =====   Show Links: Accenture Supply Chain Management:   ⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠        Follow Us on Social Media :  Michel Roger: LinkedIn  Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠,  Oyku Ilgar: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠       SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠      Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!

  4. 8. Juli

    Episode 171: AI in Supply Chain Transformation: Human Decision-Making, Bias, and Trust with Benjamin Bargetzi

    What if the key to successful AI in supply chains is not technology, but the human brain? In this episode, Benjamin Bargetzi reveals how AI can sharpen decisions, challenge bias, and help leaders navigate uncertainty. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   What does it really take for AI to transform supply chains successfully? In this episode with Benjamin Bargetzi, neuroscientist and tech entrepreneur, we explore why the answer may lie less in algorithms and more in the human brain. Benjamin shares how AI can become a sparring partner for better decisions, helping leaders challenge bias, build trust, and navigate uncertainty without losing human judgment.   =====   Guest: Benjamin Bargetzi – Neuroscientist, Author & Tech Pioneer, Founder of Project MindGuard, and former Advisor to the Chairman of the World Economic Forum Benjamin Bargetzi is one of Europe's most-demanded pioneers on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the human brain. A Swiss neuroscientist, psychologist, bestseller author, and tech entrepreneur, he has held key roles with Google, Amazon, and the World Economic Forum, and studied the human brain in Oxford, London, Zurich, and Singapore. He is the personal advisor to key political figures around the world, and founder of MindGuard, a tech ecosystem combining neuroscience training methods with machine learning to help Ukrainian citizens, hospitals, and veterans deal with extreme stress, PTSD & trauma. Host: Richard Howells ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host 2: Sin To Sin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team. =====   Show Links: SAP Digital Supply Chain: www.sap.com/scm Benjamin Bargetzi Homepage: https://benjaminbargetzi.com/ Book:  https://benjaminbargetzi.com/de/das-ende-der-leere/ Book: Nie wieder sinnlos: 42 Impulse, die Dein Leben verändern Book: The End of Emptiness: 42 thoughts, that will transform your life Follow Us on Social Media :  Benjamin Bargetzi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-b-bargetzi/   Richard Howells: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells⁠⁠⁠   Sin To:  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208⁠⁠⁠   SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/⁠⁠⁠   Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!    =====   Chapters:   00:00:00 Intro 00:00:51 Meet Benjamin Bargetzi 00:04:06 Why AI Transformations Fail 00:07:11 AI as Sparring Partner 00:09:13 Three Jobs of ML 00:16:01 Biases Under Uncertainty 00:24:19 Strengthening Decision Muscle 00:28:18 Leading Change That Sticks 00:32:02 Turn Complaints Into Innovation 00:35:20 Dopamine and Meaningful Work 00:36:41 The future of Supply Chain 00:37:54 Outro

  5. 1. Juli

    Episode 170: Unpacking the Power Triangle: Cloud, Data, and AI in Supply Chain Transformation with CIONET’s Tamara Tomasevic

    In this episode with Tamara Tomasevic, Head of Program Development at CIONET Germany, we discuss how cloud, data, and AI are driving digital transformation in supply chains. Tamara shares insights on fostering enterprise intelligence, encouraging cross-functional teamwork, and scaling AI through mindset and skill development. The episode explores leadership strategies and the future of supply chain connectivity and sovereignty. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode Richard and Sin talk with Tamara Tomasevic, Head of Program Development at CIONET Germany, about what really drives digital transformation. From digital sovereignty and exit strategies to re‑architecting processes around enterprise intelligence, Tamara cuts through the hype and gets real about what works. Learn why data quality makes or breaks AI, why mindset matters more than budget, and how leaders can scale AI with confidence in an increasingly complex supply chain world.   =====   Guest: Tamara Tomasevic, Head of Program Development at CIONET Tamara is Head of Program Development at CIONET Germany, connecting CIOs, CDOs, and CTOs across the country. She is passionate about building strong communities in the digital era. Previously, she helped establish the Bavarian State’s AI Network and, as a communication scientist, believes communication is at the heart of digital disruption. Host: Richard Howells ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host 2: Sin To Sin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team. =====   Show Links: SAP Digital Supply Chain: www.sap.com/scm CIONET Germany: https://www.cionet.com/cionet-germany Follow Us on Social Media :  Tamara Tomasevic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-tomasevic-community/   Richard Howells: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells⁠⁠   Sin To:  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208⁠⁠   SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/⁠⁠   Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!    =====   Chapters:   00:00:00 Sovereignty And Resilience 00:00:31 Welcome And Power Triangle 00:01:07 Meet Tamara And CIONET 00:01:59 Digital Leaders Hot Topics 00:05:10 Cloud Strategy In Supply Chain 00:08:03 Data Quality And Ownership 00:09:52 Turning Data Into Assets 00:11:20 AI Misconceptions And Use Cases 00:14:21 Scaling AI Beyond Pilots 00:16:21 Why Networks Matter 00:18:42 People Skills And Culture Shift 00:20:46 90 Day Action Plan 00:22:00 Future Outlook And Wrap Up

  6. 29. Juni

    Episode 169: Practical GenAI Use Cases in Supply Chain Planning with IBM's Ryan Misquita

    This week, Ryan Misquita of IBM shares practical Gen AI use cases in supply chain planning, from exception management and forecasting to clean data foundations, KPI measurement, and avoiding pilot purgatory. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, IBM's Ryan Misquita joins us to discuss practical Gen AI in supply chain planning, real-world use cases, data governance, integration, KPI measurement, and rollout challenges. The episode also explores how AI can elevate planners and what autonomous, agentic supply chains may look like next.   =====   Guest 1: Ryan Misquita, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting, IBM Ryan Misquita is an Associate Partner and the IBM SCM North America Practice Leader. He has over 20 years of experience in business strategy and technology solution design across the Manufacturing, Distribution, Life Science, and Retail industries. A specialist in SAP S/4HANA, Digital Supply Chain and SAP IBP - Integrated Business Planning , Ryan has a proven track record of leading large-scale consulting engagements that transform integrated planning and manufacturing supply chain operations. Host 1: Richard Howells, SAP    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. =====   Show Links: IBM Link IBM IBV Report : Unified ERP for the agentic enterprise           https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/unified-erp   IBM IBV - The SAP advantage for generative AI https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/sap-generative-ai Supply Chain Management:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠        Follow Us on Social Media :  Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,  SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠      Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!    =====   Chapters: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:59: Guest’s Introductions 00:02:13: Top Gen AI pain points in supply chain planning 00:03:37: Practical use cases moving from pilot to production 00:06:03: Building the foundation: clean data, governance, and process rigor 00:07:54: AI as augmentation: elevating planners, not replacing them 00:10:54: KPIs and how to measure Gen AI success 00:12:40: Avoiding pilot purgatory and rollout mistakes 00:17:10: How IBM supports supply chain transformation with AI 00:21:50: What is the Future of Supply Chain? 00:22:49: Outro

  7. 24. Juni

    Episode 168: Making AI Work in Demand Sensing: The Six Dogmas for Trustworthy Forecasting with Implement's Mike Weisbjerg

    This week, Mike Weisberg of Implement explains how AI is improving sales forecasting through trust, purpose, and accuracy, while reshaping the planner’s role, reducing inventory bias, and separating prediction from human judgment. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   In this episode, Mike Weisberg shares practical guidance on using AI in sales forecasting, including the right data foundation, six implementation dogmas, and explainable models. He also outlines how planners evolve into business partners and why judgment still matters most.   =====   Guest: Mike Weisbjerg, Partner, Implement Consulting Group Mike is a Partner at Implement Consulting Group, where he has spent the last decade working at the intersection of supply chain planning and technology. He specialises in demand planning and AI-driven forecasting and decision making. With a focus on implementing demand planning solutions, Mike helps organisations move AI from proof of concept to production - with forecasts that planners actually trust. Host 1: Richard Howells ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP   Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP’s digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.     She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master’s degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.   =====   Show Links: Implement Consulting Group. Link Article: Beyond accuracy: Six dogmas for turning AI forecasting into real business value Supply Chain Management:   ⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠  ⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠        Follow Us on Social Media :  Richard Howells: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠,  Oyku Ilgar: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠       SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠      Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!    =====   Chapters: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:06: Guest’s Introductions 00:02:05: Why traditional forecasting struggles in volatile markets 00:03:25: The three fundamentals: trust, purpose, accuracy 00:07:03: Which data matters most for AI forecasting 00:10:12: Why bad data should not delay AI adoption 00:13:26: The six dogmas for AI forecasting implementation 00:14:38: The evolving role of the demand planner 00:16:54: Measuring success beyond forecast accuracy 00:18:35: How can Implement help companies in this latest AI-infused planning era? 00:19:36: What is the Future of Supply Chain? 00:20:17: Outro

  8. 22. Juni

    Episode 167: Leadership Under Pressure: Preventing supply chain failures through grip and accountability with Leroy Roberts

    In this episode, we speak with Leroy Roberts about preventing supply chain failures through accountability, leadership under pressure, and the role of AI, clarity, and collaboration in resilient decision-making. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====   This week, we talked with Leroy Roberts about leadership under pressure, supply chain disruption, and preventing failure through clear accountability. We discussed psychological safety, the balance between firm control and burnout, the value of AI in risk management, and why future supply chains depend on collaboration, partnership, and better decision-making.   =====   Guest 1: : Leroy Roberts, British Army veteran, Non-Executive Director, and Executive Adviser,  Team-Worth Solutions Leroy Roberts is a British Army veteran, Non-Executive Director, and Executive Adviser specialising in culture and conduct risk in high-pressure, regulated environments. He works with executive risk owners, including CEOs, CROs, COOs, CPOs, and CHROs, to strengthen decision-making, accountability, and truth-telling under pressure. Leroy helps organisations reduce culture and conduct risk signals within 90 days through practical, diagnostic-led interventions that restore operational grip and produce measurable, auditable improvement. Drawing on leadership experience from the British Army and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, alongside board-level governance experience, he brings a grounded perspective on how leadership behaviour under pressure either amplifies or contains organisational risk. He is the author of The Risk Owner’s Reset and a contributing author to the international best-selling series Stand on the Shoulders of Giants. Host 1: Richard Howells, SAP    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. =====   Show Links: Link to the book: amazon.com/dp/B0GMS2G361   The Culture and conduct scorecard: https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=e9a16245-4ab1-4c63-81e7-ce225d9e5372 Supply Chain Management:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠        Follow Us on Social Media :  Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠,  SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠      Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!    =====   Chapters: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:00: Guest’s Introductions 00:01:59: Staying in control during disruption without micromanaging 00:04:07: Accountability gaps and early warning signs 00:07:40: Building a safe environment for constructive challenge 00:11:08: Using AI for risk management with human judgment 00:13:26: Accountability without burnout in volatile conditions 00:19:20: Leadership under pressure during COVID logistics 00:22:56: ''The Risk Owners Reset'' book 00:25:55: What is the Future of Supply Chain? 00:27:12: Outro

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The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Richard Howells, Sin To, and Oyku Ilgar. 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, AI and automation, 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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