Episode 39: Logistics' Differentiating Power in a Supply Chain with SAP's Kam Ghossaini

Investing, adopting, and developing – three words that that hold a greater meaning to Accenture’s Sunita Suryanarayan, as she dives into their recent study, Resiliency in the Making. This week, she joins us to discuss the incredible findings of their research, three key steps to building resiliency, and why the time is now to start investing into your future. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Happy International Women’s Day - as we celebrate women’s accomplishments, advancements, and progression in the workplace, we kicked Richard out for a girls-only episode! Our own, Darcy MacClaren, joins us to discuss supply chain’s ever-evolving digital transformation, her self-developed community of women, Empowering Women in Supply Chain, and how generations can utilize the next wave of technologies. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Connected, composable, and cloud-based… all vital traits to a modern-day supply chain in the face of navigating disruptions. On this week’s episode, SAP’s Guy Clutton-Diesen joins us to discuss how visibility across your ecosystem, collaboration within your network, and Embedded and Generative AI can increase resilience across your ecosystem to better anticipate a disrupted demand chain. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Technology is the true MVP pulling the strings in almost every aspect of our lives, and the supply chain is no exception. We're talking about cutting-edge technologies - AI, Internet of Things, blockchain and robotics - that are taking the supply chain to a whole new level of efficiency, transparency, flexibility and sustainability to handle whatever the future brings. And you know what? AI is the superhero in this technology saga, simplifying and speeding things up, especially in the supply chain. In this podcast episode, Carlos Portillo explains what types of AI there are and how they can be used in and improve the supply chain. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a powerful technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing our perception and interaction with our surroundings. In this episode, TeamViewer’s Robert Thiele joins us to discuss how AR is revolutionizing the way operations are conducted, leading to increased efficiency, improved safety, and enhanced customer experiences. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

The future is in the present as seen through the emerging innovations in the factories of today. EY’s Daniel Minotti and Brannon Lockhart join us on the series to explore how technologies are transforming the way companies manufacture their goods, collaborate within their network, and attract the next generation of workers. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Why wait until 2050 to transform your company’s sustainability initiatives and efforts? SAP’s Mike Censurato joins us to discuss what companies can begin doing today – such as implementing sustainable operations throughout their full supply chain – to not only better their own carbon footprint, but society, as a whole. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Almost all supply chains start in the same place – design. This, often, overshadowed part of the holistic system can become one of the top drivers for growth, innovation, and transformation. SAP’s Sean Laughlin joins us to discuss how companies can seamlessly integrate beyond their ecosystem to make better decisions for their business and incorporate the newest trends in technology for faster innovation. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

You know the saying… new year, new predictions? That’s right - SAP’s Michael O’Donnell joins us to discuss the trends, patterns, and predictions we see driving digital supply chain transformation in 2024, diving into the exponential growth of Gen AI, the power of risk resiliency, and the demand for sustainability visibility across networks. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Heineken is one of the largest breweries in the world. However, like other industries, the beer industry is facing a number of challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, price increases, rising inflation and a tight labour market. In this podcast episode, we talk to Heineken’s Hugo Timmerman about how Heineken is using the latest technology to increase the end-to-end visibility in the supply chain that the company needs to cope with the constant changes and become one of the most connected breweries. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.