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Episode 82: Embracing Chaos with an Anti-Fragile Supply Chain with SAP's Paul Saunders


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    We’ve heard of resiliency being the spearhead for the supply chains of tomorrow, but what about integrating antifragility into your business? This week, our own Paul Saunders explores the concept of an antifragile supply chain, delving into the idea that businesses must accept chaos as a fundamental aspect of the modern world, moving beyond traditional resilience to thrive amid uncertainty. By leveraging predictive analytics and embracing change, companies can not only survive disruptions but also gain competitive advantages.

    Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

    Guest: Paul Saunders, SAP

    With over 25 years of experience as a CTO, CIO and industry analyst Paul has extensive knowledge of ERP. Prior to joining SAP, he was Vice President, Research for Gartner, providing advice to the world’s largest and most influential technology providers. He was also lead author for Gartner’s ERP strategic roadmap and the lead analyst covering SAP. 

    He has lived half of his life in the UK and half in the United States.

    He is a frustrated, failed musician who spent several years working in NYC and Hollywood, CA in the music industry working with major label recording artists and film studios. He has a double platinum disk for his work with a megastar to prove he used to be cool once.

    Paul lives in a very remote location in Scotland. Fortunately, he has good internet.

    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.

    Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP

    Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.  

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