Episode 160: Beyond Go Live: Driving Continuous Improvement in SAP SCM with LeverX

SAP SCM value doesn’t end at go-live. Jacob Ladson and Dmitry Antonovich share how continuous improvement, clean core, KPI governance, and agentic AI help organizations keep supply chain solutions delivering value.

Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (sap-podcast-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/the-future…)

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This week, LeverX’s Jacob Ladson and Dmitry Antonovich join us to discuss what happens after go-live in SAP supply chain implementations. They cover operational drift, user adoption, clean core strategy, KPI governance, continuous improvement, and how agentic AI may reshape warehouse operations. Join us as we discuss the future of the supply chain!

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Guest 1: Jacob Ladson, EWM Practice Lead, LeverX
Jacob Ladson is the EWM Practice Lead at LeverX, based in Houston, Texas, where he helps organizations modernize and optimize warehouse operations using SAP Extended Warehouse Management. He brings extensive experience leading warehouse transformation initiatives across implementations, enhancements, and optimization programs for complex distribution and manufacturing environments.
Jacob partners with operations and IT leaders to translate business objectives into practical SAP solutions that improve throughput, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational visibility. He is known for delivering scalable, sustainable warehouse solutions that drive measurable results beyond go-live.

Guest 2: Dmitry Antanovich, Solutions Director, SAP Supply Chain Management, LeverX
Technology and business leader with a strong focus on growth, strategy, and execution in SAP-driven transformation initiatives. As a Solutions Director, I lead solution strategy and customer engagement across complex SAP programs, helping organizations translate business priorities into clear technology roadmaps. I work closely with executive stakeholders, SAP teams, and partners to guide modernization efforts, moving from legacy landscapes to scalable, cloud-enabled architectures built on SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.

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.

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Show Links:
LeverX: leverx.com
SAP EWM Value Realization Program: leverx.com/services/sap-ewm-value-realization-…
Warehouse Efficiency Check Up: leverx.com/services/warehouse-assessment

Blogs:

SAP EWM Optimization After Go-Live: Unlocking Hidden Warehouse Performance: leverx.com/newsroom/sap-ewm-optimization-after…

Common Post Go-Live Traps in SAP EWM: How to Move From Stable to High-Performing Warehousing: leverx.com/newsroom/common-post-go-live-traps-…

Supply Chain Management: 
⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠ (sap.com/products/scm/solutions.html)
⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠ (sap.com/insights/supply-chain.html)  

Follow Us on Social Media :
Jacob Ladson: LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jacob-ladson)
Richard Howells: LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells),
SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn (linkedin.com/showcase/sapscm)  

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Chapters:

00:00:00: Intro
00:01:22: Guest’s Introductions
00:02:55: Why value stalls after go-live
00:05:15: Common causes of post-implementation failure
00:06:03: Why trust and knowledge transfer matter
00:07:48: Keeping the system flexible as the business changes
00:09:01: Why clean core and technical debt matter
00:10:40: Using new SAP tools to stay agile
00:12:10: Revisit unused capabilities after go-live
00:15:26: KPI governance after implementation
00:17:00: Breaking down silos across supply chain teams
00:18:49: Continuous improvement examples after go-live
00:22:30: How can LeverX help in logistics implementations
00:23:42: What is the Future of Supply Chain?
00:25:53: Outro