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Episode 159: Will AI Replace or Redefine the Supply Chain Workforce with SAP’s David Vallejo
In this episode, SAP’s David Vallejo discusses whether AI will replace or redefine supply chain jobs, and explains how assistants, agents, trust, and reskilling will shape a more strategic future for the workforce. Download the
Episode 158: Logistics in the 21st Century: The Journey to the Cloud
Logistics used to be about keeping costs down; today, it’s about surviving the next disruption. We’re unpacking how to break free from aging legacy systems, when to play it safe versus leapfrog to the cloud, and what the future of logistics
Episode 157: Self-Healing Supply Chain with Westernacher’s Sachin Vijayan
This week, we welcomed Sachin Vijayan from Westernacher, who explained how AI, agents, and real-time sensing are driving the shift toward self-healing supply chains and why humans will remain accountable. Download the episode tr
Episode 156: In Control at 30,000 Feet: How Lufthansa Technik Manages Global Supply Chain Risk
In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Lufthansa Technik with Lena Kaehler. We discuss how they deliver aviation spare parts fast, adapt to trade changes, and aim for smarter AI and CO2 neutrality. Download the episode transc
Episode 155: Transforming Manufacturing: Industrial AI at Hannover Messe 2026 with SAP's Matthias Deindl
Discover industrial AI at Hannover Messe with SAP’s Matthias Deindl, covering embodied AI, productivity-boosting agents, and demos like ginger-shot packaging, digital twins, warehouse robots and partner integrations. Download the
Episode 154: Beyond Compliance: Digital Product Passports as Strategic Advantage with SAP's Oleksandra Ostapenko
Digital battery passports are set to transform supply chains by driving transparency, interoperability, and circular business models beyond compliance. In this episode, we explore how companies can prepare for 2027 and use compliance as a s
Episode 153: How Communication Shapes Transformation – From the Shopfloor to the Boardroom with Markus Kirchschlager
In this episode, we are joined by Markus Kirchschlager, who explains how mindset, organization, skills, and AI-enabled platforms build trust, fight change fatigue, and connect shopfloor and boardroom. Download the episode transcri
Episode 152: Supply Chain Planning with SAP’s Lori Harner
This week, we explore how AI, trusted data, and planning agents are redefining supply chain planning, helping planners shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, autonomous, decision-centric planning. Download the episode trans
Episode 151: The importance of data with Maria Clara Sayeg Ribeiro
In this episode, we are joined by Maria Clara Sayeg from the World Economic Forum to discuss the transformative impact of AI and data on modern supply chains and how its role creates a responsive and transparent supply chain. Download the
Episode 150: The Customer Experience Supply Chain: Meeting Expectations in the Age of Same-Day Delivery with OneRail
This week, we explore how real time data, AI driven orchestration, and proactive communication are transforming last mile delivery into a powerful driver of customer experience and loyalty. Download the episode transcript (https://
Episode 149: International Women’s Day: Women, Leadership, and AI-Driven Transformation in Supply Chain
For International Women’s Day, we speak with SAP’s Mindy Davis and Lori Harner on empathetic leadership, “Give to Gain,” AI-driven supply chain change, talent strategies, and embracing change. Download the episode transcript (https
Episode 148: Trade Disruptions, Tariffs, and Geo-Political Uncertainty: Mitigating Global Risk with ArchLynk
This week, we talk about how tariffs, sanctions and geopolitical uncertainty disrupt global supply chains, and how companies can improve visibility, ensure compliance and build resilient, de-risked global trade operations Download the
Episode 147: What the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Means for Europe's Infrastructure and Supply Chain – Insights from Kai Gerullis
One of Europe’s most strategic infrastructure projects: Richard and Sin talk with Kai Gerullis from the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce about how the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is reshaping logistics corridors, transport efficiency, and cross-border su
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 tran
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 automaker
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
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
Episode 142: Sustainability by Design: Exploring AI, Supply Chain & Finance with Darcy MacClaren and Prathiba David
In this week’s episode Richard, Darcy MacClaren and Prathiba David explore sustainability by design, showing how AI, data and finance converge to cut Scope 3 emissions, boost resilience and turn green supply chains into core business strate
Episode 141: Freight Security with Bloodhound CEO Curtis Spencer
We kick off 2026 with Bloodhound CEO Curtis Spencer on how covert, always‑on tracking combats cargo theft, boosts asset utilization, and uses AI, sensors, and mesh connectivity to secure global freight end‑to‑end Download the episode trans
Episode 140: A 2025 Wrap-up
In this week’s episode, hosts Richard Howells and Oyku Ilgar wrap up 2025’s biggest supply chain shifts, from AI and digital twins to cybersecurity, geopolitics, human-centric workforces, and sustainability – sharing expert insights and a l
Episode 139: How AI is changing the way we plan with Tod Stenger
In this week's episode, we are joined by SAP's Tod Stenger to explore how AI and agentic AI are transforming planning roles, automation, and decision-making This week we, together with SAP's Tod Stenger, dive into "Planning Reimagined," dis
Episode 138: Orchestrating the Future: Transformative Trends in the Supply Chain with 4flow's Kai Althoff
Join Richard and Sin as they chat with 4flow’s Kai Althoff about digital transformation and tomorrow’s supply chain trends. Discover how to keep ahead in an ever-evolving logistics landscape. Ready for a genuine glimpse into the future of s
Episode 137: From Data to Decarbonization: How Product Carbon Footprints Are Transforming Supply Chains
How are product carbon footprints changing the supply chain? In this episode, our hosts Richard Howells and Sin To speak with Philippe Strebler, Head of Sustainability at Ceratizit, about the future of sustainable supply chains. Discover ho
Episode 136: 2030 Predictions with SAP’s Gordon Donovan
This week, we, together with Gordon Donovan, explore the Procurement Imperative 2030 report, which outlines four future scenarios impacting procurement and supply chain: geopolitical shifts slowing globalization, the looming talent cliff, r
Episode 135: Creating a Risk Resilient Supply Chain with Everstream’s Paige Cox
This week we, together with Paige Cox, Chief Product Officer at Everstream, explore the evolving landscape of supply chain risk management. Paige shares insights on integrating AI, real-time data, and human expertise to build adaptive, meas
Episode 134: Cybersecurity Talks: Building Resilient Supply Chains with Cloud ERP and AI
In this insightful episode, join hosts Richard and Oyku as they welcome cybersecurity expert Gabriele Fiata from SAP to discuss how supply chains are evolving in the face of increasing cyber threats. As supply chains grow faster and more co
Episode 133: Meeting your Investors’ Financial Goals with Reveal’s Martin Rowan
This week, we, together with Martin Rowan, reveal how private equity investment raises the stakes for companies to improve business performance. Martin explains why many SAP users underutilize their systems and offers practical steps and re
Episode 132: The role of the Business Network with Bristlecone
This week we, together with Bristlecone’s Robert Kalbach and Guru Parvati, dive into the necessity of business networks for collaboration and transparency in complex supply chains. We discuss challenges like ESG compliance, integration of b
Episode 131: Supply Chain Planning Re-imagined with SAP’s SP van Houten
This week, we, together with SP van Houten, explore how intelligent automation and AI are reshaping supply chain planning. The episode covers overcoming traditional silos, driving real-time collaboration, integrating sustainability goals, a
Episode 130: Logistics Management in the Mid-Market with SAP’s Till Dengel
In this episode, Richard Howells talks with SAP’s Till Dengel about the new SAP Logistics Management, a solution that digitizes small and remote operations and unifies warehouse and transport with a built-in carrier network. They unpack the
