Episode 115: Supply Chain Orchestration and Sustainability with Loftware President & CEO, Jim Bureau

This week we discuss the evolving future of supply chains with Loftware’s Jim Bureau. Topics include the rise of cloud platforms, the critical role of data and AI, supply chain collaboration challenges, combating counterfeiting with digital product passports, and ensuring sustainability and ethical compliance. Learn how digital twins and real-time networks are revolutionizing supply chain visibility and trust. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain

Guest: Jim Bureau, President & CEO, Loftware

Jim is responsible for the overall vision, strategy, and leadership at Loftware. He oversees market development, software development, strategic partnerships, and company funding.

Prior to joining Loftware, Jim served as CEO at JAGGAER in Morrisville, NC, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s growth. Additionally, Jim served as the Senior Vice President of North America at Verint Systems/KANA Software in Alpharetta, GA. Prior to that he served as Vice President of Sales for Pegasystems and, also held leadership roles at Shared Health, Oracle, and 3M.

Host: 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.

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The Compliance Triangle (loftware.com/siteassets/resources/white-papers…)

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Global Supply Chain Product Identification Leader Offers Solution to Enhance Product Data Management and Improve Customer Engagement (loftware.com/about-us/news/press-release/2025/…)

Loftware Unveils New SAP Labeling Integrations for Accuracy, Compliance, and Cost Savings (loftware.com/about-us/news/press-release/2025/…)

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