SAP Experts

Guest: Luke van der Waals – Demand to Deliver Value Stream Owner, SLB

Hosts: Justin Morse – Vice President, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

As companies grow and evolve, enter new markets and geographies and deal with internal and external disruptions complexity usually follows.  This could be an influx of data to manage and sort through, or new regulations to comply with, or quite simply added process complexity to operations such as supply chain or procurement.

So, how do companies handle these major disruptions and complexities as they grow?  What’s the secret to evolving the business to stay relevant with changing customer needs, industry trends, local and global regulations and emerging technologies?

Our guest today, Luke van der Waals, brings a unique perspective from his 20 years in the oil and gas industry working for SLB, or Schlumberger as many may know it.  He shares the importance of how continuous innovation into new technologies has allowed SLB to thrive as a leader in the energy industry for almost 100 years and what he’s learned from SLB’s own digital transformation.

Luke has been running supply chains in the Energy Industry for the past two decades, working with SLB. He has led teams in the UK, US, Malaysia, Romania and France, from managing the supply chains of large engineering and manufacturing centers, to the Europe & Africa Procurement hub out of Bucharest. More recently, he has been leading SLB’s digital and operating model initiatives for Planning and Supply Chain, currently managing the global digital and process backbone that the Planning & Supply Chain teams run on.

So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Erik Derenne, and you’re listening to The Future of Procurement Podcast. 

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Co-Host: Amanda Slevar – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

Co-Host: Lindsey Freedman – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

In the debut episode of Flex and the City, Amanda Slevar and Lindsey Freedman, introduce their podcast, a segment of SAP’s Future of Procurement series, focused on the external workforce and services procurement – essentially all things Flexible workforce!

Amanda and Lindsey kick off with a recap of their backgrounds and how they both ended up in the flexible workforce industry… as well as explaining the inspiration behind the podcast’s title. They dive into a recap of the recent Customer Summit, highlighting exciting sessions on AI and sharing fascinating customer stories. They also explore recent news, including the FTC’s new rule banning noncompete clauses, discussing what this means for the external workforce. In addition, they tackle a fundamental question: “What is co-employment?” and explain its significance in workforce management. With a blend of informative content and casual conversation, they set the stage for a series filled with insightful, and humorous discussions on flexible workforce dynamics.

If you’re a procurement, HR, or external workforce professional interested in all things flexible workforce…and pop culture references you won’t want to miss it.

So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. We are your co-hosts Amanda Slevar and Lindsey Freedman you’re listening to The Flex and the City segment on The Future of Procurement Podcast. 

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Guest: Guest: Jeff Clark – CEO, Nitor Partners

Hosts: Erik Derenne – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network
Justin Morse – Vice President, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

Corporate procurement was a different animal prior to COVID-19. Ever since the pandemic, many organizations were forced to rethink their procurement strategies and really focus on areas of Supplier Risk, Supplier Collaboration, Supply Chain Resiliency and Digital Transformation.

So, how has COVID-19 and other recent global supply chain disruptions and macro-economic changes effected the role of the CPO? What new skillsets are now required by CPOs to address these shifts in corporate procurement strategy? And how will AI and other emerging trends continue to affect the function of the CPO?

Our guest today, Jeff Clark, will provide his expert point of view on how he’s seen an evolution in the role of CPO over the last several years as well as guidance on where he sees the role evolving in the future and which skills will be most important for the CPO of the future.

After 14 very successful years at SAP Ariba in a variety of roles, Jeff has led Nitor Partners as CEO since 2022. His passion and vision for Nitor is to radically change how Procurement and Supply Chain organizations achieve digital transformation in the 21st century.

Jeff has a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of the intricacies of procurement. His talent for building world class teams, nurturing robust vendor and client relationships, and implementing efficient procurement strategies has consistently delivered success for Nitor clients.

So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Erik Derenne, and you’re listening to The Future of Procurement Podcast.

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Guest: Justin Morse – Vice President, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

Host: Erik Derenne – Director, Center of Excellence, SAP North America, Intelligent Spend & Business Network

Procurement is a strategic lever for many key aspects of a business: sustainability, sourcing, legal, IT and cost containment to name a few.  Furthermore, leading procurement organizations are able to drive a competitive advantage in revenue growth, regulatory compliance, operational agility and more.

So why are procurement and supply chain professionals usually not viewed as a go-to resource for the C-suite when making core business decisions?  Why are they often relegated to daily operations and cost management activities while often understaffed and under-utilized when it comes to strategic initiatives?

Our guest today, Justin Morse, will help us understand the top 3 obstacles procurement faces to earning C-suite trust and more importantly, provide a roadmap for procurement leaders to overcome these obstacles and succeed in today’s environment.

Justin is the Vice President of the North America Center of Excellence for the Intelligent Spend and Business Network solution area at SAP. With over 20 years in supply chain technology, Justin brings deep expertise in procurement best practices across various industries. Specializing in solution advisory and thought leadership, Justin engages closely with CPOs and Procurement leaders to tackle supply chain challenges and drive strategic imperatives.  One of his main focus areas this year has been discussing the role Procurement plays in executive leadership to drive strategic direction for businesses.

So, let’s dive in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Erik Derenne, and you’re listening to The Future of Procurement Podcast. 

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Guest: John Massey – Global Head, Leadership & Professional Development, SAP Digital, Customer Success

Host: Akshi Mohla – Global Head, Branding and Communications, SAP Digital, Customer Success

In an increasingly fast-paced world driven by financial and productivity metrics, how realistic is it to create a psychologically safe work environment for everyone while remaining focused on maintaining high standards and accountability? Could empathetic leadership be the answer for improved team dynamics and loyalty while simultaneously sustainably driving performance?

To help us maneuver the delicate balance between empathy and accountability, we have with us John Massey – the Head of Leadership & Professional Development at SAP Digital. With 30 years of sales and sales management experience, he believes in the power of connection, competition, and self-improvement. John is an avid learner with a Master’s in Transformation and ICF Coaching qualifications. He values giving back to the community, having raised over €100K for charities and leading various diversity initiatives at SAP.

Together, we’ll explore the role emotional intelligence plays in leadership and how it impacts team morale and productivity. John will share fascinating stories from his career, illustrating how empathetic leadership can solve complex problems. It’s going to be a thought-provoking conversation!

So, let’s jump in, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. I am your host Akshi Mohla, and you’re listening to SAP Experts Podcast.

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Guest: Chandralika Hazarika – MD & Co-Founder, Bigthinx

Host: Akshi Mohla – Global Head, Branding and Communications, SAP Digital, Customer Success

When I speak of avatars, what comes to your mind? Perhaps your social media cartoon mini-me or something you use in gaming? Or maybe even a popular animated series or one of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time! But what if I were to tell you that with Artificial Intelligence, avatars can be leveraged to make fashion more sustainable, personalized, and inclusive, while simultaneously providing a compelling customer experience, thus, boosting profitability and brand engagement?

Bigthinx makes this a reality with a digital shopping experience, complete with mobile body scanning, immersive showrooms, and virtual try-ons. And to tell us all about this SAP.io startup, joining us today is Chandralika Hazarika, the MD, and Co-Founder of Bigthinx.

A seasoned branding and marketing professional with over 15 years of experience, she redirected her focus toward digital entrepreneurship, aiming to establish digitally empowered brands. At Bigthinx, she’s revolutionizing consumer engagement in the metaverse, creating intuitive high-tech products for various sectors such as fashion, retail, gaming, and wellness. Additionally, she expresses her passion for fashion through her label, Velvet Piano. An advocate for women in tech, Chandralika earned the Accenture “Women in Tech” 2021 award.

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Guest: Kunal Waghmare – Practice Director, Emerging Supply Chain Solutions, Bristlecone

Host: Akshi Mohla – Global Head, Branding and Communications, SAP Digital, Customer Success

Welcome to SAP Experts Podcast! I am your host Akshi Mohla, and we’re back – back again to dive deep into the world of Digital Innovations and best practices that make the world run better. Together we will explore the latest trends, insights, and success stories with industry experts and thought leaders.

Joining us today is Kunal Waghmare, the Practice Director at Bristlecone – an SAP partner headquartered in San Jose, California, and a part of the Mahindra group. He focuses on solving end-to-end supply chain challenges for customers via emerging SAP solutions. With extensive experience across various industry verticals, Kunal has been at the forefront of business and technology programs, enabling companies to achieve their digital transformation goals.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the three-legged stool companies, partners, and SAP form in a digital transformation journey. We also delve into the critical importance of an early and holistic understanding of current challenges and desired business process improvements in achieving successful outcomes. Finally, we also explore the SAP Digital Value Discovery Platform and its role in enabling an immersive and comprehensive discovery while providing tangible, value-centric, customer-specific outputs at scale and unmatched velocity.

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Guest: Julie Vargas – Vice President / General Manager, North America, Avery Dennison Identification Solutions

Host: Sobouh Rahimi, SAP Digital

Retail is changing – always. New consumer habits and priorities are making supply-chain traceability, inventory optimization, and waste reduction a top priority for retailers. In conversation with Sobouh Rahimi, Julie Vargas shares her vision for incorporating RFID technologies in everyday life, and how Avery Dennison and SAP are already incorporating such innovations with retailers like Macy’s.

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Guest: Clare Henry – Global Vice President, Analyst Relations, SAP

Host: Akshi Mohla – Director, Innovation & Incubation Hub, SAP Digital and Midmarket Business

Welcome to SAP Experts Podcast and a very Happy New Year 2023 to everyone! I am your host Akshi Mohla, and I am so excited to back from my maternity leave. As a new mom, I can not overstate the importance of mixing instinct, innovative new practices with the tried and tested expert wisdom. Similarly, within Software as a Service, the technology is ever evolving and so are the needs of our customers. And this is where the discerning wisdom of analysts comes in. Having deep understanding of both tech and customer industries – analysts combine the two to guide both our customers and the direction of our solutions.
Which is why, we are kicking 2023 off by discussing the strategic importance of Analyst relations with none other than the dynamic and inspiring, Clare Henry.

Clare is the Global Vice President of Analyst Relations at SAP. The core mission of this team is to engage with and assimilate industry analyst perspectives into SAP’s business strategy AND ensure analysts around the globe have accurate and timely education on SAP.   
Prior to this role, Clare was head of Analyst Relations at Microsoft and spent her prior years in product marketing, where her team was responsible for driving the technical cloud scenarios. Clare loves spending time with her family. She is also deeply committed to the St. Paul community in Petit Trou, Haiti and affordable housing causes in Seattle.

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Guest: Daniela Sellmann: Global VP & Head of Industry Business Unit Utilities at SAP

Host: Jonathan Fogarty – Industry Advisor – Utilities – ANZ

Hello and welcome to the SAP Experts Podcast, my name is Jonathan Fogarty and I am absolutely delighted to be hosting another episode!

The world of energy generation and consumption is changing drastically. Utilities are faced with incredible challenges in providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy for their customers – across all market roles.

Today we are going to talk about the challenges utilities face due to disruption in global supply chains, the increasing demand from customers to be able to generate and store their own power, and the need to provide green, reliable alternatives to the long-established fossil fuels of the past, and how SAP is supporting them in this transition now and in the future.

Joining me to help make sense of it all is Daniela Sellmann: Global Vice President Industry Business Unit – Utilities, for SAP.

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