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Sep 2

Episode 179: From Technology Adoption to Value Realization with Exed Consulting’s Renan Guedes

We explore why the real value of supply chain transformation begins after go-live — from measuring outcomes monthly and fixing broken processes to building the digital and data foundations that make AI deliver. ===== Why do so many supply chain transformations stall after go-live? In this episode, we sit down with Renan Guedes, CEO and Founding Partner of Exed Consulting, to unpack why technology adoption rarely equals value realization. Renan shares why the go-live is just the beginning of the relationship, how to measure business outcomes — from inventory levels and forecast accuracy to freight costs and OTIF — every month after launch, and why candid root-cause analysis beats chasing all-green dashboards. Press play to hear how to turn a go-live into lasting value. ===== Guest 1: Renan Guedes, CEO & Founding Partner, Exed Consulting Renan Guedes is the CEO and Founding Partner of Exed Consulting, a global consulting firm with 500+ professionals and offices in São Paulo, Lisbon, Miami, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. He has spent his career at the intersection of technology and supply chain, leading ERP and SCM transformations for enterprises rethinking planning and logistics in an era of AI and constant disruption. He holds a PhD and MSc in Business Administration focused on digital transformation, has authored books and academic research in the field. Renan is part of Harvard Business School's OPM program, leads Exed AppHaus São Paulo as an open innovation hub in Latam, and is a YPO member, angel investor, and startup mentor. He writes on digital transformation and leadership for Exame.  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: Exed Consulting: www.exedconsulting.com Supply chain article links From disruption to performance: how supply chains are being tested and transformed in real time — https://exedconsulting.com/supply-chain-disruptions-strait-of-hormuz-ai-planning/ IA no SAP IBP: intelligent supply chain planning — https://exedconsulting.com/insight/ia-no-sap-ibp-planejamento-inteligente-supply-chain/ Supply Chain Management:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us on Social Media : Renan Guedes: LinkedIn | Renan Guedes | Exame 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!
1d ago

Episode 180: Sustainability as a Built-In KPI: Scope 3, Traceability, and Green Ledger with KPMG's Dominik Ladich

Together with Dominik Ladich from KPMG discuss how organizations can embed sustainability into core ERP and supply chain processes, covering the Green Ledger, Scope 3 emissions, and how AI enables unprecedented transparency across global supply chains. ===== Dominik Ladich, Director in Advisory at KPMG Austria, joins us to explore how sustainability is moving from standalone reporting projects to embedded KPIs within core ERP and supply chain processes. The conversation covers the drivers behind sustainability initiatives, from CSRD compliance to value creation; how SAP's Green Ledger extends financial accounting into environmental accountability; the data challenges of operationalizing ESG across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics; and how primary data exchange with suppliers can transform Scope 3 emissions management. ===== Guest 1: Dominik Ladich, Director, Advisory, KPMG Austria Dominik Ladich is a Director in Sustainable IT, helping organizations navigate sustainable SAP technology transformations that drive business value. His expertise lies at the intersection of technology and sustainability, with a focus on automating and implementing regulatory and sustainability requirements such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), EU Taxonomy, and decarbonization initiatives. He also supports the development and implementation of strategic use cases, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Digital Product Passports, and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Through these initiatives, Dominik helps organizations increase transparency and resilience across global supply chains while embedding sustainability as a driver of long-term value creation. With extensive experience in designing integrated business and reporting processes and modern IT architectures, Dominik also serves as Head of Sustainability Solutions for global KPMG and SAP initiatives. In this role, he drives the integration of sustainability into core business processes and helps organizations translate ESG objectives into measurable outcomes and sustainable business value. 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: KNAPP AG Advancing ESG compliance and value with SAP technology Advance your sustainability agenda with KPMG and SAP SAP Green Ledger: What Is SAP Green Ledger? 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!
Sep 2

Episode 98: Rethinking ERP Security in a 24/7 AI Driven World

Your ERP system never sleeps. Neither does the AI that is trying to break into it. Jan Stoelting and Florian Kohler from KPMG get real about what that means, and why the old security playbook is no longer enough. ===== The episode tackles one of the most urgent questions in enterprise technology: what happens to ERP security when AI empowers both attackers and defenders at the same time? Jan Stoelting and Florian Kohler from KPMG Germany bring over 15 years of cybersecurity experience each to a conversation that goes well beyond standard advice. The core tension is stark: AI has not just raised the bar in cybersecurity, it has lowered the barrier to entry for anyone looking to cause damage. Attackers now operate at machine speed, scanning for vulnerabilities, generating exploits, and breaching defenses faster than any human team can keep up with. ERP systems are named as the crown jewels of any organization, and when they go down, the impact stretches from factory floors to national supply chains. A striking real world case drives the point home: a deepfake video call that convinced an employee to approve 25 million dollars in fraudulent transfers. Jan and Florian introduce the concept of agentic zero trust, extending traditional identity principles to cover AI agents that now act, decide, and orchestrate autonomously inside enterprise systems. Most companies fall short not because they lack technology but because they underestimate governance, visibility, and the need to build security by design from the very start. The shift to the autonomous enterprise makes identity the new control plane, where the critical question is no longer who accessed the system but which agent did what, when, and why. Useful Links: SAP Cloud ERP https://kpmg.com/ Follow Us on Social Media! SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== Guest 1: Florian Kohlar, Partner, Cyber Security and Resilience at KPMG Germany Florian is a Partner in KPMG Germany, specializing in cyber security and identity and access management. He advises large international organizations on securing digital identities, modernizing access management, and navigating complex transformation programs. His current focus is on the intersection of AI, digital trust, and enterprise security, helping organizations prepare for the next generation of human and machine identities. Guest 2: Jan Stoelting, Partner at KPMG Germany Jan Stoelting is a partner at KPMG Germany and is recognized as a leading specialist in the strategic and operational design of information security. His work focuses on security governance, security operations and SAP security, areas in which he has been successfully responsible for projects in various industries for many years. In his role as Global Lead for SAP Security, he drives the global development of the KPMG service portfolio and supports international companies in securing business-critical SAP landscapes. He is also an author of specialist articles and publications and regularly appears as a speaker at renowned industry events. 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. Follow Oyku Ilgar on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
1d ago

Episode 99: How AI will Change ERP - What's Now, Near, and Next

AI is not replacing ERP. It’s making it more intelligent. SAP’s Effie Calandra and Eric Annino join Ramesh J. Chougule of Infosys to explore how AI will change cloud ERP, what businesses should prioritize now, near term, and into the future, and why data, governance, and trusted business processes are critical to realizing AI’s value. ===== Will artificial intelligence replace traditional ERP systems, or make them more important than ever? In this episode of The Future of ERP, SAP hosts Effie Calandra and Eric Annino speak with Ramesh J. Chougule, Vice President and Head of SAP Practice for the Americas at Infosys, about how AI is changing cloud ERP and what businesses should prioritize now, in the near term, and into the future. Ramesh explains why ERP will remain the operational backbone of the enterprise, providing the trusted business processes, data, and context that AI needs to deliver meaningful results. He also introduces the concept of a strategic core, where AI can help organizations improve innovation, customer insights, long-term planning, and decision-making. The conversation explores practical applications of AI in finance, procurement, human resources, supply chain, and warehouse operations. Ramesh also shares how companies can prepare their data, establish AI governance, identify high-value use cases, and move beyond isolated pilots toward more intelligent and autonomous business processes. The episode concludes with guidance on one of the biggest AI decisions facing business leaders today: when to use embedded AI capabilities within an ERP platform and when a custom AI solution may be worth the investment. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How ERP provides the data, context, and process integrity AI needs • The difference between an operational core and a strategic core • What organizations should prioritize during the now, near, and next stages of AI adoption • Why data readiness and AI governance are essential for scaling AI • Where companies are already using AI across finance, HR, procurement, and supply chain • How to avoid AI pilot purgatory and connect use cases to measurable business value • How to approach the decision between embedded and custom AI solutions • Why the future of ERP is an increasingly intelligent and responsive operational backbone Useful Links: SAP GROW ⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Future of ERP Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazin Music Goodpods Pocketcasts Connect With the US: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Feedback or podcast ideas? Write us an email at CloudERP_ProductMarketing@sap.com ===== Guest 1: Ramesh J. Chougule, Vice President and Head of SAP Practice for the Americas, Infosys. Ramesh is a strategic sales, go-to-market, and marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience supporting large-scale SAP implementations and enterprise business transformation. He has led digital transformation portfolios, shaped ERP strategies, and advised C-suite leaders on complex technology and business decisions. Host 1: Effie Calandra, Director of Product Marketing, SAP Effie Calandra is Director of Product Marketing at SAP, focused on cloud ERP. In this role, she helps drive go-to-market strategy and shape the experiences that bring that strategy to life. With 13 years of experience, a background in journalism, and an MBA from the University of Virginia, Effie brings a distinctive perspective on customer experience, business drivers, and transformation. Outside of work, she is a novice sailor. Host 2: Eric Annino, Product Marketing, SAP With more than a decade of SAP experience in marketing and communications, Eric specializes in translating complex topics (such as ERP) into clear, compelling insights, helping audiences understand the relevance in today’s business landscape.
Aug 27

You aren't using SAP correctly. With Senthamarai Kannan

In this episode, David Chaviano met with Senthamarai Kannan to speak about how many SAP customers underuse the systems they have implemented. Kannan shares examples of common gaps such as manual work, spreadsheets, and limited use of standard SAP features like Fiori and automation. They also discuss SAP Process Assessment and Recommendation, along with resources for people who want to learn SAP on their own. In closing with some final words of wisdom, Kannan says strong business knowledge and product understanding remain important, even as AI changes the work of consultants. Senthamarai Kannan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senthamaraikannan/ KANNANWARE: https://www.kannanware.com/ 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/
Aug 26

Episode 97: If AI is powerful, where is the profit?

Everyone is talking about AI adoption. But there is one question that boardrooms are quietly avoiding: where is the profit? This episode goes straight at it, and the answer will make you rethink every AI pilot you have ever run. ===== The episode opens with a question that should make any CFO uncomfortable: if AI is this powerful, where exactly is the profit? Roman Krohman, SAP Go-To-Market practice leader at HCLTech, brings over 25 years of enterprise transformation experience and a refreshingly honest take on where the industry is getting it wrong. The numbers are sobering: 88% of companies use AI regularly, yet fewer than 40% can point to any real impact on the P&L. Roman introduces a critical distinction between being human in the loop versus human on the loop, a small preposition shift that signals an entirely different operating model. The pilot to production gap is named for what it really is: a leadership problem, not a technology problem, with most pilots designed as procurement exercises dressed up as innovation. Roman and Oyku unpack the BCG 10/20/70 rule, where 70% of AI value comes from people and process, yet most organizations pour all their energy into the 10% that is the algorithm. A new definition of finance value is proposed, moving beyond cost efficiency toward speed, accuracy, working capital, and resilience as the metrics that actually matter. The Finance Mission Control concept emerges as a practical way to link AI-enabled workflows directly to P&L impact and make value visible before any narrative solidifies. Roman argues that AI agents should be treated exactly like employees: onboarded with defined scope, given guardrails, supervised closely, and retired without hesitation if they underperform. The episode closes with a striking vision of ERP becoming invisible but more critical than ever, no longer a system of record but a system of action. Useful Links: ⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠ Follow Us on Social Media! SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== Guest 1: Roman Khromin 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. Follow Oyku Ilgar on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Aug 26

Episode 178: When Robots Become Coworkers with SAP's Lukasz Ostrowski

We explore what happens when robots become coworkers, from embodied AI and humanoid robots in manufacturing and logistics to workforce transformation, robot certifications, and the path toward a more autonomous supply chain. ===== What happens when your next coworker isn't human? In this episode, we sit down with SAP’s Dr. Lukasz Ostrowski to explore how embodied AI is stepping off the screen and onto the shop floor. Get a sneak peek at what the factory of the next decade could look like, and why the journey toward an autonomous supply chain is closer and more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Press play if you’re curious about where robotics is heading next, and what it means for the people, processes, and future of supply chain. ===== Guest 1: Dr. Lukasz Ostrowski, Development Manager & Head of Embodied AI & Robotics, SAP Dr. Lukasz Ostrowski is Development Manager & Head of Embodied AI & Robotics at SAP, focusing on bringing innovation into SAP at scale. With 10+ years of leadership experience, he specializes in disruptive innovation in collaboration with line-of-business and industry leaders. He helps enterprises make robots business-aware—grounding physical execution in SAP business context, governance, and outcomes. 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. ===== Show Links: Read: SAP Shares Physical AI Partnerships & New Robotics Pilots 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!
Sep 2

Episode 036: Field Notes – Insights from Procurement Leaders in Health and Life Sciences at World Procurement Congress

Global VP of Research at SAP, Gordon Donovan sits down with procurement leaders from NHS Supply Chain, Pfizer, and Moderna at the recent World Procurement Congress. Guest: Richard Evans – Executive Commercial Director of Supply Chain, NHS Supply Chain Guest: Sirsij Peshin – CPO & Global Source-to-Pay Lean, Pfizer Guest: Alan Rankin – Chief Procurement Officer, Moderna Special Host: Gordon Donovan – Global VP of Research, SAP – Procurement Ever wonder what the procurement leaders at some of the largest, most complex and influential companies in the health and life sciences industry are thinking about? What keeps them up at night? How do they respond to disruption? What are their top priorities and challenges today and where do they see procurement headed tomorrow? In this special episode, Gordon Donovan sat down one-one with procurement leaders Richard Evans at NHS Supply Chain in the United Kingdom, Sirsij Peshin of Pfizer, and Alan Rankin from Moderna to get valuable insights into how each of these companies currently approach procurement and supply chain and how they are preparing for the future. Despite drastic differences in the size and make-up of these companies, all three leaders shared similar viewpoints in putting the patient above cost savings. They also all shared the unique and innovative ways they each have overcome disruption and adversity to come out more resilient and how they’ve leaned into new technologies and processes to build resilience into the fabric of their procurement and supply chain operations. As AI becomes more prevalent, these leaders are actively asking the tough questions to reimagine the procurement function of the future. They understand the importance of Data, the enduring relevance of the human connection, and the hidden value of the risks that can be avoided with improved visibility and process resilience. Ultimately, it comes down to trust. 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 Richard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-evans-bba6a64/ Follow Sirsij: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirsij/ Follow Alan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-rankin-a2733a6/ Follow Gordon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-donovan-6305b13/ Please like, share, and subscribe!Send feedback and questions to ⁠TheFutureOfProcurement@sap.com
Jul 29

Episode 174: Logistics 2026: What Supply Chains Must Prepare for Now with PwC

PwC’s Christian Sachse joins us to talk all things logistics. Discover recent trends such as automation, AI, nearshoring, and sustainability. Download the episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== In this episode, Christian Sachse of PwC Germany shares what supply chain leaders must prepare for in logistics, from automation and AI to sustainability, nearshoring, labor shifts, and resilience. He explains how planning, visibility, and control towers support better execution. ===== Guest 1: Christian Sachse, Director, PwC Christian Sachse is a Director at PwC Germany, where he leads the transportation practice within PwC's global Center of Excellence for Logistics Transformation. With a career spanning over a decade in SAP logistics consulting — progressing from ABAP developer to senior leadership roles at firms including IBM, Deloitte, and PwC — he brings deep expertise in SAP Transportation Management and end-to-end supply chain optimization to global organizations across automotive, manufacturing, retail, chemicals, and beyond. In today's discussion, he shares his perspective on the future of supply chain technology and innovation. 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: PwC 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!
Aug 19

Episode 96: Will ERP Die in the Age of AI?

AI is changing everything; so why does ERP keep coming up as the thing that makes it all work? This episode gets real about what actually happens when you put AI on top of your core business systems. ===== ERP is not dying and if anything, AI is making it more important than ever. Benjamin Krischer from cbs answers that question without hesitation and builds a compelling case from there. The episode unpacks why ERP remains the foundational data layer that every AI decision ultimately depends on. A new architectural reality is emerging where data, front-end, and AI are separating into distinct layers, reshaping how enterprise systems are built. The autonomous enterprise is closer than people think, but Benjamin is clear that humans must stay in the loop because someone still has to sign off the year-end results. Data quality is the make-or-break factor since bad data fed into AI does not produce bad outputs, it produces confidently wrong ones. Structured ERP data and messy external sources need to be governed, semantically aligned, and treated as real business assets. Greenfield implementations offer a clean AI-ready start, but Benjamin notes that most companies are navigating selective data transitions from existing landscapes. Transformation is not a project with an end date. It is a continuous journey, and as Benjamin puts it, it never truly ends. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Useful Links: SAP Cloud ERP Explore cbs System Landscape Transformation Follow Us on Social Media! SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== Guest 1: Benjamin Krischer, Global Head of System Landscape & Transformation and Member of the Executive Board at CBS Benjamin Krischer is Global Head of System Landscape Transformation (SLT) at cbs and a member of the Executive Board. With more than 20 years of experience inSAP and business transformation, he has dedicated his career to helping organizations align data, processes, and technology. After starting his professional journey with database development and SAP data migration projects, he went on to lead complex transformation initiatives across industries. Today, he heads the global Landscape Transformation practice of cbs, supporting customers worldwide in SAP S/4HANA transformations, data migration, and system landscape optimization through a unique combination of process and data expertise. Benjamin’s LinkedIn 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

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