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4D AGO

Episode 159: Will AI Replace or Redefine the Supply Chain Workforce with SAP’s David Vallejo

In this episode, SAP’s David Vallejo discusses whether AI will replace or redefine supply chain jobs, and explains how assistants, agents, trust, and reskilling will shape a more strategic future for the workforce. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== SAP’s David Vallejo joins us to explore one of supply chain’s biggest questions: will AI replace jobs or redefine them? The conversation covers practical AI use cases, the role of assistants and agents, how to build trust, why reskilling matters, and which KPIs prove business value. ===== Guest: David Vallejo, Vice President, Head of SCM Innovations Product Marketing, SAP His global organization leads strategy and growth initiatives for SAP’s SCM portfolio which encompasses solutions for product lifecycle management, manufacturing, planning, logistics, assets and service management as well as the Business Network. The suite of AI-first solutions enable customers to orchestrate their supply chain with confidence to become risk-resilient, adaptable, and sustainable in their supply chain operations. David joined SAP in 2014 and has held various leadership positions before attaining his current role. During David’s tenure he drove the successful launch of SAP’s Supply Chain Business Network focusing on direct materials collaboration across the extended supply chain and driving the customer co-innovation program as product owner for SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). 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: Supply Chain Management:  SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain   Follow Us on Social Media : David Vallejo: 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! ===== Chapters: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:18: Guest introduction 00:01:54: Will AI replace supply chain jobs? 00:06:05: Where AI will have the first impact 00:10:01: Building trust and adoption in teams 00:13:58: Assistants, copilots, and job design 00:19:02: Best early use cases for agents 00:22:52: Reskilling supply chain organizations 00:26:28: KPIs that prove AI value 00:29:00 What's the future of the supply chain? 00:31:10: Outro

4d ago

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32 min
MAY 6

The Future of Integration with SAP BTP | feat. Dr. Achim Kraiss and Dr. Markus Winter

Host Gaurav Dey is joined by Dr. Achim Kraiss and Dr. Markus Winter to discuss how integration is evolving on SAP Business Technology Platform and why it has become the foundation for building intelligent, AI-ready enterprises. In this episode, we dive into the evolving integration landscape shaped by cloud, hybrid, edge, and multi-cloud environments. From AI agents and intelligent automation to event-driven architectures and API-first strategies, this episode explores what it takes to move from experimentation to enterprise-scale execution. Replacing disconnected integration tools with a single integration platform as a service (iPaaS), you can innovate faster and integrate across hybrid and multi-cloud landscapes. In this episode we will discuss why integration has become mission-critical for modern enterprises, how SAP Integration Suite helps organizations simplify complexity, and the role of AI in enabling intelligent and agentic integration. From practical benefits to common myths and advice for customers just starting their modernization journey, this conversation offers clear guidance on building a future-ready integration strategy. Whether you are starting your modernization journey or scaling AI initiatives, this episode offers practical insights on how to build a strong, future-ready integration foundation on SAP BTP. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== Useful Links Gen AI based script optimizationAPI Anomaly Detection in SAP ISAPI Traffic PredictionGenerative AI based Integration Flow GenerationRoadMap· What's New for SAP Business Technology Platform · Register for SAP Sapphire · Upcoming Hands-on workshops registration page - Events Tab · SAP BTP Innobytes · SAP BTP Garage · SAP BTP Roadmap Explorer · Reach us at: platformtalks@sap.com Subscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ===== About the speakers: Dr. Achim Kraiss Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for SAP Integration Suite Follow Dr. Achim on: LinkedIn Dr. Markus Winter Vice President & Head of Product Management for SAP Integration Suite Follow Dr. Markus on: LinkedIn Hosted by Gaurav Dey BTP Foundation, SAP Follow Gaurav on: SAP Community ===== More about SAP Business Technology Platform: ⁠⁠⁠SAP Business Technology Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Product Roadmap⁠⁠Subscribe to: Monthly SAP Business Technology Platform NewsletterFollow on: X │ LinkedIn │ YouTube │FacebookFeedback or podcast ideas? Write us an email at platformtalks@sap.com

May 6

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39 min
MAY 6

Episode 158: Logistics in the 21st Century: The Journey to the Cloud

Logistics used to be about keeping costs down; today, it’s about surviving the next disruption. We’re unpacking how to break free from aging legacy systems, when to play it safe versus leapfrog to the cloud, and what the future of logistics looks like. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== SAP’s Till Dengel joins Richard Howells and Oyku Ilgar to discuss the shift from legacy logistics systems to cloud-based solutions. He outlines SAP’s logistics modernization paths, explains how companies can assess complexity and risk, and shares his view on the future of supply chain as cloud-first, AI-enabled, and network-driven. ===== Guest: Till Dengel, VP Product Marketing Logistics, Assets and Service Management at SAP SE Till Dengel oversees global market research, thought leadership, commercial strategy, positioning, messaging, and communications for SAP's Digital Logistics and Asset/Service Management portfolio. As an accomplished speaker in this domain, he offers a comprehensive perspective on market dynamics and the latest industry 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: Curious about your migration options? Check this out: 3 Journeys That Redefine Your Logistics in a Disruptive World Supply Chain Management:  ⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠ 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!

May 6

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24 min
MAY 6

Episode 140: Extending SAP Cloud ERP: Clean core in practice with SAP partner All for One

SAP's Customer Care and Partner Success team welcomes Daniel Deutsch and Juergen Ravnik from SAP Partner All for One. Together, they explore how All for One builds side-by-side extensions on SAP BTP to extend SAP Cloud ERP without touching the clean core. The guests present two solutions, share their experience collaborating with SAP through the Partner Co-Innovation Discovery Program. Discover how multi-tenancy, ERP-agnostic design, and direct SAP expert access shape scalable cloud solutions. Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud for more expert insights! Have a question or idea? Join the conversation in the episode comments on Spotify or send an email to insides4@sap.com

May 6

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16 min
APR 29

Episode 157: Self-Healing Supply Chain with Westernacher’s Sachin Vijayan

This week, we welcomed Sachin Vijayan from Westernacher, who explained how AI, agents, and real-time sensing are driving the shift toward self-healing supply chains and why humans will remain accountable. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =====  In this episode, Sachin Vijayan of Westernacher joins us to discuss the rise of the self-healing supply chain. We explore how AI agents, sensing, automation, and real-time data can help supply chains respond to disruptions more quickly, while humans remain accountable for key decisions. ===== Guest: Sachin Vijayan, Global Planning Lead, Westernacher Consulting   Sachin Vijayan is an experienced supply chain transformation leader currently serving as the Global Planning Lead at Westernacher Consulting. With over a decade of experience in solutions architecture and consulting, he specializes in Digital Business Transformation, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and Demand Planning across diverse global industries. Throughout his tenure at Westernacher, Sachin has held several key leadership positions, including the EU Regional Practice Lead and Solution Architect. He is recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between complex business requirements and robust technical models, driving operational excellence and high-quality client delivery. Sachin is known for his strategic approach to supply chain planning, helping organizations navigate modern market complexities through digital innovation and process optimization. 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: What if your supply chain could heal itself? Read the article Supply Chain Management:  SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain   Follow Us on Social Media : Sachin Vijayan: 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! ===== Chapters: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:07: Guest Introductions 00:01:44: What does “self-healing supply chain” mean in practice 00:04:37: Core capabilities needed before a supply chain can self-heal 00:07:50: The role of AI in enabling self-healing operations 00:12:27: How humans and AI should work together 00:17:33: What the planner of the future will do differently 00:22:12: Where self-healing is already happening today 00:26:17: What is the Future of Supply Chain? 00:27:20: Outro

Apr 29

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28 min
12/16/2025

Create Your Own AI Agents with SAP Build | feat. Maria Kondratyeva

Host Niklas Siemer is joined by Maria Kondratyeva, Product Manager for Joule Studio in SAP Build, for a deep dive into the newly announced SAP Build Agent Builder, a major step forward in helping organizations create their own custom AI Agents. Niklas and Maria explore how SAP Build empowers low code and no code users to create content-based agents, while developers can extend capabilities using APIs, SAP Build Actions, and Model Context Protocol servers for deeper integration. They also highlight practical enterprise examples such as compensation proposal agents and warehouse operations agents that show how AI agents reduce manual work, accelerate decision making, and orchestrate processes across heterogeneous landscapes. Whether you are a developer, architect, or process owner, this episode unpacks what it takes to operationalize AI responsibly. You will hear how SAP is approaching governance, human in the loop checks, Cloud ALM observability, and the future of agent-to-agent communication as Agent Builder becomes available on December 19. Download Episode Transcript Also in this episode: What Joule Skills are and how they compare to AI AgentsWhy agentic AI requires orchestration, autonomy, and human-in-the-loop checkpointsHow SAP Build supports both low-code content-based agents and pro-code optionsHow MCP unlocks safer, more standardized integration for AI agentsHow SAP is approaching governance, versioning, observability, and Cloud ALM integrationWhat to expect on December 19 when Agent Builder becomes generally availableHow to prepare today using Joule Skill Builder, learning journeys, and hands-on missions Plus, Maria shares her favorite hobbies, why tea is her daily companion, and two book recommendations that shaped her thinking on AI and complex systems. Don’t miss this episode if you want to understand how SAP Build, Joule Studio, and SAP BTP are helping enterprises move from exploration to hands-on success in the era of AI Agents. ===== Useful Links Discussed In The Show Skill Builder content to get started with: · Basic Trial · Joule Studio Tutorials · Architecture Overview · Discovery Center Mission Learning JourneyHow to Get Started with Joule Studio Blog· Setting Up Joule Studio for All Customer Flowsand Entitlement Levels Partner blogs for inspiration: KPMGTheValueChainDXCSovantaPricefxLexerXRedwoodSubscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeWebsite ===== About the speakers: Maria Kondratyeva Product Manager, SAP Build Maria is a Product Manager for Joule Studio in SAP Build, currently focusing on the Agent Builder experience that empowers users to design, test, and deploy AI Agents with ease. She is passionate about making enterprise AI approachable and practical, and outside of work, she enjoys yoga and Pilates, balancing activity with quiet moments of creativity and reflection. Follow Maria on: LinkedIn Hosted by Niklas Siemer Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform. Follow Niklas on: ⁠LinkedIn ===== Connect With the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast FacebookLinkedInEmail UsMonthly SAP Business Technology Platform Newsletter More about SAP Business Technology Platform: SAP Business Technology PlatformSAP BTP CommunitySAP BTP Product RoadmapSAP BTP Innobytes

12/16/2025

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44 min
4D AGO

DE - Episode 03: SAP Cloud ERP Launch: RealCore Industry's Strategic Insights

In dieser deutschsprachigen Episode von Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud tauchen wir in die spannende Reise von RealCore Industry & Materials ein. Erfahren Sie, wie das Unternehmen seine Geschäftslandschaft durch eine schnelle Implementierung von SAP Cloud ERP nach einem bedeutenden Carve-out transformiert hat. Lernen Sie direkt von Kevin Hurnik und Stephanie Heesen, wie sie organisatorische Herausforderungen gemeistert haben. Ob Sie sich für Geschäftsstrategie oder IT-Integration interessieren – diese Erfolgsgeschichte bietet wertvolle Einblicke für Ihr nächstes Cloud-ERP-Projekt. Welches Thema sollen wir als Nächstes behandeln? Senden Sie uns gerne eine E-Mail an insides4@sap.com

4d ago

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22 min
APR 29

Episode 87: Cyber Endurance: Zero Trust Strategies to Secure Your Cloud ERP

Join the conversation with Under Armour's cybersecurity expert Gaurav Singh to dive deeper into cyber endurance. Learn zero-trust strategies to secure your cloud ERP and stay agile in API-driven systems. ===== This Future of ERP podcast episode explores cybersecurity resilience in ERP systems, emphasizing endurance and agility to protect brands and supply chains. It highlights the shift from on-premises as a "black box" to cloud-first, API-driven environments that demand new security approaches. Zero trust architecture emerges as essential for securing modern ERP, given its openness to external threats. Daily security practices, like layered defenses, parallel athletic endurance to stay ahead of evolving cyber adversaries. Operational challenges include balancing availability with patching, prioritizing business continuity over rigid security timelines. Policies, standards, and controls form the foundation, supported by people, processes, and technology to safeguard sensitive data. A performance mindset fosters resilience through regular testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Strong cybersecurity shifts from a cost center to a business enabler by partnering with teams rather than blocking initiatives. The future of ERP is predicted to be API-first, hybrid, and AI-integrated, heightening the need for proactive identity management. Overall, the discussion calls for continuous learning to keep pace with threats in this dynamic landscape. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Useful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social Media! SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ===== Guest: Gaurav Singh, Cyber Security Leader at Under Armour Gaurav Singh is an SAP cybersecurity manager at Under Armour with more than 19 years of experience and a proven track record of helping organizations protect themselves from cyber threats while maximizing their SAP investments. In addition to his cybersecurity leadership role, Gaurav is an accomplished speaker and published author. He has presented at the SAP conference’s cybersecurity track, been featured in international journals, and been recognized as an SAP Insider Expert. Gaurav’s expertise spans the entire spectrum of SAP security, including identity and access controls; governance, risk, and compliance; vulnerability management; threat management; incident response; and backup and disaster recovery. He is passionate about going beyond traditional SAP security to implement true cybersecurity, covering all aspects of SAP's secure operations map, from infrastructure to cloud security. 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. Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== Key Topics: cybersecurity, ERP, SAP, zero trust, cloud, endurance, agility.

Apr 29

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17 min
MAR 24

SAP BTP Data Center Expansion & Sovereign Cloud Strategy Explained (Sovereign Cloud vs. Sovereign Cloud On-Site) | feat. Matthias Rosker & Michael Schmidt

Niklas Siemer sits down with Matthias Rosker (Head of SAP BTP Data Center Strategy & Geo Expansion) and Michael Schmidt (Head of PlusOne Central Engineering – SAP Cloud Infrastructure) to explain the “why” behind SAP BTP’s rapid regional expansion—and why sovereignty has become a defining pillar of cloud strategy. You’ll hear how SAP is harmonizing global location strategy (hyperscalers + SAP-owned regions), why BTP is increasingly the foundation layer for SAP’s cloud portfolio, and what’s driving demand for data residency, operational control, and technical independence—especially in public sector and regulated industries. ⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: What’s behind SAP BTP’s accelerated data center expansion pace and how SAP is closing “capability gaps” across regionsWhy SAP is offering BTP on SAP Cloud Infrastructure (SCI) again—and what customer demand made inevitableThe four sovereignty dimensions: data, operational, technology, and legal sovereigntySovereign Cloud vs Sovereign Cloud On-Site: what changes when SAP brings the stack into your data centerHow SAP approaches service availability: a “core services everywhere” model (e.g., Integration Suite, runtimes, persistence)Commercial reality: standardized pricing across public cloud options, with sovereign offerings priced differently based on added controlsPractical ways to stay current: Discovery Center + Roadmap Explorer + SAP Community updates ===== Useful Links ⁠SAP Discovery Center⁠⁠SAP Roadmap Explorer⁠⁠SAP Sovereign Cloud⁠ Subscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ===== About the speakers: Matthias Rosker Head of BTP Data Center Strategy & Geo expansion Matthias is a skilled IT professional with over 29 years of experience in Enterprise Software and Cloud Services and Infrastructure. At SAP SE, Matthias currently serves as Head of SAP BTP Data Center Strategy and Geo Expansion and held various roles in Management, Architecture and Program Management. In his function as a Development Executive, he combines business and technology to drive solution delivery around the globe into many different environments, considering local technical, security and compliance needs. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering. Follow on: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Michael Schmidt Head of PlusOne Central Engineering - SAP Cloud Infrastructure Michael is Head of PlusOne Central Engineering at SAP, leading the engineering unit that delivers SAP Cloud Infrastructure worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, he was one of the first engineers to champion Kubernetes at SAP, introducing container technologies to the organization and transforming large-scale cloud operations. Now managing fleets of productive Kubernetes clusters across 16+ global regions, Michael combines deep technical expertise across the full stack with a passion for mentoring engineers and driving cloud-native transformation. When he's not architecting infrastructure at scale, you'll find him perfecting specialty coffee or designing new 3D printing projects. Follow on: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ or ⁠Github⁠ Hosted by Niklas Siemer Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform. Follow Niklas on: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ===== Connect With the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us⁠⁠⁠⁠Monthly SAP Business Technology Platform Newsletter⁠⁠ More about SAP Business Technology Platform: ⁠⁠SAP Business Technology Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Community⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Product Roadmap⁠⁠

Mar 24

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43 min
APR 28

Episode 030: Next-level Business Transformation with Tony Gainsford

Business Transformation Leader Tony Gainsford joins us to explain how he used Supplier Collaboration, Process Mining and Automation Tolerances to drive successful procurement transformation at Molex. Guest: Tony Gainsford – Business Transformation Leader, Molex Host: Sarah Nelson – Senior Solution Advisory,SAP Finance & Spend Host: Erik Derenne – Director, Strategic Solution Advisory, SAP Finance & Spend Host: Justin Morse – Vice President, Solution Advisory, SAP Americas, Finance & Spend Oftentimes people think of a business transformation or a procurement transformation as simply a technology project. That the best way to transform and improve the way the business runs is to just find newer software, with fancier bells and whistles, and that alone will solve all the issues, improve all the KPIs, and drive value for the organization. And if that still doesn’t deliver the expected ROI, the expected results? What next? Our guest today is Tony Gainsford, Business Transformation Leader at Molex. Tony has spent decades running successful transformation programs at Molex and knows first-hand what it takes to avoid common transformation pitfalls and achieve desired outcomes. In fact, Tony led an effort to digitize collaboration with all their Suppliers across the entire order-to-pay process through the SAP Business Network and strengthened the relationship with his Suppliers in the process. Tony highlighted just how important it is to have a solid vision before beginning a transformation project and the need to be flexible along the way as new information is uncovered. He reflected on the benefits of using process mining and data mining tools to identify the gaps, bottlenecks and workarounds and how changes to the configurations, tolerances, rules and processes can turn issues into competitive advantages. The biggest revelation is that even in this age of AI, automation and digitization, the human relationship is still a vital component of the transformation process. So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Erik Derenne, and you’re listening to The Future of Procurement Podcast. Follow SAP: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ FollowSAP Ariba: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariba/ FollowMolex: https://www.linkedin.com/company/molex/ Follow Tony: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gainsford-03764b10/ Follow Erik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-derenne/ Follow Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmorse/ Follow Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swnelson12/ Please like, share, and subscribe! Send feedback and questions to TheFutureOfProcurement@sap.com

Apr 28

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58 min

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