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Episode 146: Supply Chain Orchestration with Deloitte's Jagjeet Singh

In this episode, we explore why hyperconnected, orchestrated supply chains are critical, covering visibility, disruption management, talent, AI, collaboration, and how SAP and Deloitte help leaders modernize. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== This week we, together with Deloitte’s Jagjeet Singh discuss the shift toward hyperconnected, orchestrated supply chains. They discuss today’s top challenges - limited visibility, constant disruptions, and talent gaps - and how to break silos, align planning with execution, and use AI, control towers, and collaboration platforms to improve decisions. ===== Guest 1: Jagjeet Singh, US SAP Supply Chain Market Offering Leader, Deloitte Jagjeet is a principal (equity partner) in the Deloitte US firm providing Consulting Services to clients in several industries including MedTech, Pharma, Consumer and Manufacturing. In his experience of more than 25 years, he has led global and complex enterprise transformation programs creating value for organizations through simplification, standardization, AI-enabled innovation and automation with SAP. He leads the US SAP Supply Chain market offering for the firm driving external relationships, internal talent enablement, and asset development for the supply chain domain. His end-to-end transformation expertise includes advising companies on implementing best business strategies to maximize revenue, minimize cost and improve margins. ⁠ 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: Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com 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 00:01:25: Guest introduction 00:02:19: Key 2026 challenges: visibility, disruptions, talent 00:04:19: What makes it difficult to react quickly and efficiently to disruptions? 00:09:06: Real impact of internal silos and disconnected systems 00:10:33: What leaders need: orchestration, risk mindset, and decision frameworks 00:12:56: Using data and AI to automate and orchestrate end-to-end  00:16:36: Collaborating beyond the four walls and multi-tier visibility 00:18:52: Best practices & Quick wins: more agile and orchestrated supply chain 00:22:00: How SAP and Deloitte partner on orchestration 00:24:32 What's the future of the supply chain? 00:25:38: Outro

5d ago

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26 min
FEB 4

Episode 145: Automotive Supply Chains: The Secrets of Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chains with SAP's Hagen Heubach

This week, we welcomed SAP’s Hagen Heubach to discuss the EV battery supply chain, covering risks, production strategies, data, AI, and recycling. We also explored why software is increasingly becoming a crucial differentiator for automakers Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== In this episode, we were joined by SAP’s Hagen Heubach to dive into the full lifecycle of EV batteries, from raw material sourcing and plant strategy to quality, second-life use, and recycling. We discussed data, digital twins, industry collaboration, and AI, and examined how in-car software and autonomous driving are reshaping competitive advantage in automotive supply chains. ===== Guest 1: Hagen Heubach, Chief Marketing Officer for Supply Chain Management, SAP   Hagen Heubach joined SAP in 2007 and has held numerous leadership positions. Prior to his current role, he was leading Discrete Industries at SAP, holding the end-to-end business and solution responsibility for Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Hight Tech and Aerospace and Defense. He was living for multiple years in Japan and was driving SAP business expansion for Asia Pacific. Together with his team, he spearheads product marketing, strategic customer engagements, demand generation, thought leadership, and the commercialization of SAP's supply chain portfolio. ⁠ 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. Host 1: 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 Hagen Heubach: 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 00:01:02: Guest introduction 00:01:18: Challenges of EV battery supply chains 00:04:58: How are manufacturers balancing all of these challenges? 00:10:15: Vertical integration vs outsourcing in battery value chains 00:14:02: Zero-life reliability concept explained 00:16:32: Second-life applications for used EV batteries 00:17:21: Data, digital twins and supply chain orchestration 00:21:22: Sustainability, battery passports and dismantling factories 00:24:27: Future technologies, 1,000 km range and AI in battery lifecycle 00:27:16: What's the future of the supply chain? 00:28:18: Outro

Feb 4

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30 min
JAN 28

Episode 144: Why the future of manufacturing is in the cloud with Shaun Mitra from IBM

In this week's episode, we explore why the future of manufacturing is in the cloud, how hybrid architectures, AI, and edge are transforming plants, and what leaders must do on security, data, and people to succeed. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠ ===== This week, alongside IBM’s Shaun Mitra, we explore why modern manufacturing should be in the cloud. We discuss how hybrid cloud and edge architectures facilitate real-time, data-driven plants, and the roles of AI, digital twins, and Industry 4.0. Additionally, Shaun shares insights on cybersecurity, data governance, workforce upskilling, and practical steps for manufacturers to start their cloud journey. ===== Guest 1: Shaun Mitra, Partner, Manufacturing & Enterprise Asset Management, IBM Shaun Mitra is a Partner at IBM, responsible for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Transformation. With over 25 years of experience, Shaun has led large-scale global ERP and digital manufacturing transformations for complex industrial organizations. He specializes in SAP S/4HANA RISE, Digital Manufacturing, PLM systems and Industry 4.0, enabling clients to modernize operations, optimize assets, and scale globally. Shaun has successfully delivered multi-region transformation programs for global enterprises including Shell, Air Products and Chemicals, INEOS, Saint-Gobain, and Valmont Industries, driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency, supply chain performance, and asset reliability ⁠ 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: https://www.ibm.com/us-en Shaun Mitra: LinkedIn Supply Chain Management: ⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social Media Richard Howells: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ 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 00:00:57: Guest introduction 00:01:35: Why manufacturers resisted the cloud and what changed 00:04:02: Cloud platforms across design, production, and maintenance 00:07:27: Embedding AI, digital twins, Industry 4.0 00:09:57: Cybersecurity and data governance in the cloud 00:11:36: People, upskilling, and change management 00:14:49: Five practical steps to start a cloud journey 00:16:58: Factory of the future: mostly autonomous and data-driven 00:18:12: How the SAP–IBM partnership supports cloud manufacturing 00:19:14: What's the future of the supply chain? 00:19:58: Outro

Jan 28

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20 min
5D AGO

Episode 81: AI-Powered ERP Support: Invisible, Proactive and Accelerated

Imagine ERP systems that spot cyber threats before they strike, using AI to predict outages and banish reactive support forever. How close are we to invisible, proactive defense that keeps businesses unbreakable? Dive into the future where data and smarts outpace chaos. ===== In this compelling episode of the Future of ERP podcast, SAP's Jens Bernotat, head of strategy, portfolio, and ecosystem management for SAP Support, shares transformative insights on evolving ERP customer support. He outlines a future where support becomes invisible through prevention, hyper-proactive with deep customer data insights, and accelerated by AI-driven recommendations. Jens emphasizes data's starring role in pattern detection via AI analytics, addresses change management for teams shifting from routine tickets to complex missions and AI curation, and reveals key KPIs like customer effort scores and health metrics. Practical advice includes starting with quick-win AI use cases, fostering team experimentation, and crafting transformation roadmaps. Listen now and rethink what ERP can do for your organization! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠ Useful Links: ⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠ Follow Us on Social Media! SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: LinkedIn ===== Guest: Jens Bernotat, Head of Strategy, Portfolio and Ecosystem Management, SAP Customer Support at SAP Jens joined SAP in 2007 as Vice President in the Corporate Strategy Group. Here, he has guided high impact programs with a focus on maintenance and support strategy, portfolio and commercial design. From 2011, Jens was driving strategy for Maintenance Go-To-Market, where he designed commercial transformation programs to the Cloud and new support offerings. Since 2017, Jens is driving SAP's maintenance and support strategy, orchestrating maintenance phases, end dates and the portfolio of support offerings. Jens also leads Ecosystem management, defining the setup of how partners deliver support to our customers. 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 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. Oyku’s ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠SAP Community⁠ ===== Key Topics: ERP support, proactive support, AI analytics, customer health, data patterns, change management, Black Friday uptime, support automation, ERP transformation, cyber prevention

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24 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

Episode 027: Aligning Procurement and Supply Chain Operations with Matt Donegan

SAP Solution Advisor, Matt Donegan draws from his past experiences in Supply Chain Operations to spotlight the conflicting priorities of Procurement and Supply Chain and how to balance them successfully. Guest: Matt Donegan – Senior Solution Advisory, SAP Spend Management Host: Sarah Nelson – Senior Solution Advisory, SAP Spend Management Host: Erik Derenne – Director, Strategic Solution Advisory, SAP Spend Management Host: Justin Morse – Vice President, Solution Advisory, SAP Americas, Spend Management ===== For companies that manufacture things, the supply chain is the lifeblood of the organization. Production lines must run with maximum efficiency to deliver high-quality products to their customers on-time and at a competitive cost. This means that the materials necessary for the final product must be procured from suppliers that can be trusted to consistently deliver with quality and speed to keep the production lines running. Procurement departments are often working off a different priority list, where low costs, low risks, better payment terms and more favorable contractual obligations are the main focus areas. So, how do we align the priorities of procurement with the needs of supply chain operations? Our guest today is fellow SAP Ariba Solution Advisor, Matt Donegan. Matt combines his background and education in Supply Chain Operations with his current role in advising customers in Procurement solutions to uncover the conflicting priorities that can create friction and risk in many manufacturing organizations. Having worked on both sides of the aisle, Matt brings a unique perspective on the tricky balancing act of managing cost, quality and timeliness across the supply chain that combines technology, collaboration and a human element that fosters good relationships and trust with your customers, your stakeholders and your suppliers. As technological, economic, political and environmental disruptions continue to strain global supply chains, having the right tools, processes and culture to weather the storm will be crucial for survival and will separate tomorrow’s successful companies from yesterday’s afterthoughts. What story will you write for the future of your company? 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. ===== SAP Procurement Webinar Series: https://events.sap.com/noam-discovery-your-grow-journey-procurement/en_us/home.html Follow SAP: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ Follow SAP Ariba: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariba/ Follow Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-donegan-cpim-003b1252/ 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

4d ago

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43 min
FEB 3

Update – Finance and Accounting with Stefanos Pougkas

In this episode, David Chaviano met again with StefanosPougkas from SAP to talk about the evolution of SAP's financial offerings. They explore the core functions of SAP Financials, the shift to SAP Public Cloud solutions, and the importance of foundational accounting knowledge for newcomers. Stefanos highlights the impact of AI on automating financial processes and encourages embracing a fit-to-standard philosophy in cloud environments. We conclude by discussing the future of finance consultants amidst evolving market demands, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to excel in SAP finance. And of course, at the end of the episode, Stefanos shares some words of wisdom. Exploring Accounting & Financial Close:https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/exploring-accounting-financial-close Applying End-to-End Business Processes inSAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/applying-end-to-end-business-processes-in-sap-business-suite SAP Certified - Implementation Consultant- End-to-End Business Processes for SAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-implementation-consultant-end-to-end-business-processes-for-the-intelligent-enterprise SAP Learning site – Performance-basedCertification: https://learning.sap.com/get-certified/reimagining-certification SAP Community Blog: ReimaginingCertification: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning-blog-posts/reimagining-certification-for-the-way-we-work-today/ba-p/14261141 Financial Management | SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/products/financial-management Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ The SAP Learning group: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning/gh-p/learning Visit the SAP Community: https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript

Feb 3

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30 min
JAN 21

Episode 143: The role of AI and Supply Chain Orchestration in 2026 and beyond with SAP's Dominik Metzger

In this week’s episode Richard and SAP’s Dominik Metzger explore how Agentic AI, simulations and data fabrics redefine supply chain orchestration, turning disruption into advantage and reshaping roles, networks and operating models for 2026 and beyond Download the ⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠ ===== This week we, together with SAP’s Dominik Metzger, dive into the role of AI and orchestration in the supply chain of 2026 and beyond. Dominik explains how Agentic AI, persona based assistants and simulations help sense risk, model scenarios and execute responses across functions. The conversation covers data strategy, business data fabrics, end tier visibility, quantum computing and Agentic AI. ===== Guest 1: Dominik Metzger, President & Chief Product Officer, Supply Chain Management, SAP Dominik Metzger is President, Chief Product Officer for SAP’s Supply Chain Management organization, overseeing a global Line of Business (LoB). This organization is focused on SAP’s comprehensive portfolio of products across the entire Design-to-Operate process coupled with the SAP Business Network solutions that drive efficient, agile, resilient and sustainable supply chains for customers. His product responsibilities encompass the design, product management, engineering, marketing and go-to-market functions. Dominik has over 18 years of experience in the Supply Chain field, with a strong background in consulting, product management and go-to-market responsibilities. Prior to taking on his current role, Dominik led the SAP Digital Supply Chain product organisation. He joined SAP in 2020 to lead the company’s Industry 4.0 initiative and quickly took on additional responsibilities as the Head of Product Management for Manufacturing and Industrial IoT. Before joining SAP, Dominik lived in New York City where he was a Managing Director for the implementation partner Westernacher Consulting. Prior to his time in the US, Dominik worked as a Solution Architect for Digital Supply Chain solutions in Singapore (for 4 years) and Germany. Throughout his career in Consulting, he successfully led and delivered numerous digital transformation projects across various industries including Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Logistics Service Providers, IM&C and Retail. These projects spanned multiple regions, including Europe and Asia. ⁠ 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: Supply Chain Management: ⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠ ⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠ Follow Us on Social Media Richard Howells: ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠X⁠ 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 00:01:21: Guests' Introductions 00:01:43: Entering 2026: Top Priorities for Supply Chain Leaders 00:05:06: End‑Tier Visibility, Risk Sensing, and Impact Analysis 00:11:01: Agentic Workflows: Multiple AI Assistants Collaborating 00:17:10: Data Foundations: Ownership, Quality, and Business Context 00:22:43: 2026 and Beyond: Agentic AI, Quantum Computing, and Physical AI 00:26:53: What is the Future of Supply Chain?

Jan 21

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28 min
JAN 7

Episode 25 - Trusting the Data About Your Suppliers with Sean Sollitto

Sean Sollitto, Co-Founder of Relish, joins us to talk about the importance of trusting Supplier data from bank account validity to sanctions screenings and how technology can reduce risks in the process. Guest: Sean Sollitto – Co-Founder and VP of Business Development, Relish 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 ===== Risks are lurking around every corner in the enterprise procurement space and nowhere is that more prevalent than when it comes to managing and trusting supplier data. Paying fraudulent bank accounts… Working with sanctioned suppliers… Paying incorrect tariffs… Not knowing these things can result in big fines and major problems for an organization. So, what’s a procurement department supposed to do? Our guest today might just have the solution. Sean Sollitto, co-founder and VP of Business Development at Relish, sat down with us to discuss how they’ve developed an AI-driven solution to address this very issue. Relish Data Assure automates the Supplier information process at every step of the Supplier Lifecycle journey. This means not just once during supplier onboarding, but repeatedly, to ensure you can feel confident in who you’re doing business with. Prior to co-founding the enterprise application firm, Relish, Sean spent years focused on eCommerce and Procurement across operations, architecture and consulting, which has given him a unique ability to understand technological and operational context to identify solutions and drive valuable outcomes. As the technological landscape gets increasingly more complex and procurement gets tasked with managing an ever-growing amount of data, assurance of data integrity will not just be a nice-to-have, but a priority. Ensure your company has a strategy to gain trust in their supplier data and know exactly who they’re doing business with and who they’re paying. 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/ Follow SAP Ariba: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariba/ Follow Relish: https://www.linkedin.com/company/relishiq/ Follow Sean: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-sollitto-a51aa1/ 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

Jan 7

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50 min
FEB 4

Episode 80: Who Owns What? Clarifying IAM Roles in Cloud ERP with Infosys

Discover how identity and access management (IAM) is reshaping cybersecurity in cloud ERP, enabling businesses to be safer, faster, and more compliant with clarity in roles and responsibilities. ===== In this insightful episode of the Future of ERP podcast, Aditya Thakurdesai from Infosys dives deep into the vital topic of identity and access management (IAM) in cloud ERP environments. He explains why understanding "who owns what" in IAM is non-negotiable to ensure security, compliance, and operational efficiency amid today’s complex hybrid IT infrastructures. Aditya shares compelling customer stories- rom a global pharmaceutical company safeguarding sensitive research data to a large retailer accelerating seasonal workforce onboarding - highlighting how the shared responsibility model brings clarity and confidence in managing cloud security. The discussion further explores how AI is revolutionizing IAM, with intelligent threat detection, adaptive access control, and proactive governance transforming traditional security roles. This episode is a must-listen for any business navigating cloud security risks and looking to leverage AI for smarter, faster, and safer ERP management. Tune in and learn how to stay ahead in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. ⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠ Useful Links: Learn how the shared responsibility model for SAP Cloud ERP Private defines roles, streamlines operations, and improves security and compliance: Operate your cloud ERP with confidence and control SAP Cloud ERP Infosys Follow Us on Social Media! ⁠⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP - LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ===== Guest: Aditya Thakurdesai, Director – Enterprise Security , Infosys Aditya is a seasoned SAP Security and GRC professional, currently serving as Director – Enterprise Security at Infosys. With nearly two decades of experience, he has delivered transformative security solutions that seamlessly integrate deep domain expertise with emerging technologies. In his current role, Aditya heads the Manufacturing and Communications, Media & Technology segments within Infosys’ Enterprise Risk Management Services group. He also drives strategic Centre of Excellence initiatives focused on security transformation, intelligent automation, and AI innovation. His current passion lies in Agentic AI, where he has developed pioneering solution that introduce new levels of agility, compliance, and scalability to enterprise security 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. Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ 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. Oyku’s LinkedIn and SAP Community ===== Key Topics: Identity Management, Access Management, Cloud ERP, Shared Responsibility, Compliance, Security, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Threat Detection, Case Studies

Feb 4

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14 min

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