Produktionsstätten verlagern? Klingt wie ein Umzug mit zu vielen Kartons – nur komplexer, global und riskanter.

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit meinen beiden Kollegen Ralf Lehmann und Matthias Deindl darüber wie den Überblick über Lieferketten, Daten und Prozesse bei einer Standortverlagerung behält, warum Cloud-ERP euer digitales Umzugsunternehmen sein kann und wie ihr Produktions-Pannen vermeidet. Damit der Neustart kein Totalschaden wird! Und natürlich geht es auch um die SAP S.Factory.

Ralf Lehmann ist als Vice President und Global Head of Product Marketing für das Product Lifecycle Management und die Fertigungsprozesse zuständig.

Mit seiner umfassenden Erfahrung im Shopfloor-Management hat Ralf Lehmann zahlreiche SAP-Projekte und Vertriebsinitiativen geleitet und dabei sein umfassendes Fachwissen in der Überwachung von Fertigungsprozessen unter Beweis gestellt.

Ralf ist seit 2002 bei SAP und verfügt über 22 Jahre Fachwissen in der SAP Business Suite, insbesondere in der Fertigung. Seine Karriere begann in der SAP-Beratung, wo er verschiedene Produktions- und Qualitätsmanagement-Initiativen in unterschiedlichen Branchen leitete. Seit 2004 war er in verschiedenen Vertriebs- und Marketingpositionen in der Geschäfts- und Marktentwicklung in Deutschland, DACH, EMEA und weltweit tätig. Zu seinen internationalen Erfahrungen gehört auch ein bedeutender Einsatz im Wachstumsmarkt Lateinamerika, als er bei SAP México tätig war. Als Gründungsmitglied der S.Factory in der SAP-Zentrale, die im 10. Jahr ihres Bestehens SAP zugänglich macht, setzt Ralf seine Arbeit vom Hauptsitz des Unternehmens in Walldorf aus fort.

Matthias Deindl beschäftigt sich leidenschaftlich mit der digitalen Transformation in der Supply Chain. Er verfügt über mehr als 15 Jahre Arbeits- und Führungserfahrung in dynamischen Umgebungen mit interdisziplinären Teams. Bei SAP ist er derzeit verantwortlich für Use Cases für die Digitale Supply Chain im globalen Network der SAP Experience Center. Zuvor leitete er die Aktivitäten des Industrie 4.0 Centers in EMEA und Indien, das den Weg zur Digitalisierung von Kunden in der diskreten Fertigung und der Prozessindustrie beschleunigte. Vor SAP arbeitete Herr Deindl bei Bosch als Gruppenleiter und Product Owner in einem Corporate IoT Startup sowie als Innovationsmanager in der Zentrallogistik. Davor war er Projektleiter und Abteilungsleiter an einem An-Institut der RWTH Aachen.

In zahlreichen Projekten und Kundeninteraktionen hat Matthias Domänenwissen in verschiedenen Branchen wie Automotive, Luftfahrt, Pharma, Maschinenbau und Logistik erworben.

Herr Deindl hat ein Diplom in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen vom Karlsruher Institut für Technologie und einen Doktortitel in Maschinenbau der RWTH Aachen. 

Sin To bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der digitalen Medienbranche und im Technologiesektor mit, insbesondere in den Bereichen Marketing, Business Development, Thought Leadership und als Redakteurin. Im SAP Global Marketing Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team fördert sie die Vordenkerrolle und das Bewusstsein für SAPs Supply-Chain-Lösungen, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf neue Markttrends und Nachhaltigkeit.

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What a year it has been! On this special episode, Richard, Sin, and Nicole look back on a memorable 2024, recapping the top trends, such as risk resiliency, sustainability, visibility and transparency, AI, and next generation, shared with our incredible guests, and look forward to the future, predicting what is to come in 2025.

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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.

Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, advertising, business development, thought leadership, and as a contributing editor. She joined SAP’s digital supply chain team to drive thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s supply chain solutions, emerging market trends, and sustainability..  

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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In dieser Episode diskutieren wir mit Jens Wille (Ubilabs) und Stefan Wiech (bloog), wie Unternehmen durch smarte Visualisierungstechniken nicht nur ihre Lieferketten optimieren, sondern auch Risiken gezielt minimieren können.

Warum sind Datenvisualisierungen ein Gamechanger für Lieferketten? In dieser Episode diskutieren wir mit Jens Wille (Ubilabs) und Stefan Wiech (bloog), wie Unternehmen durch smarte Visualisierungstechniken nicht nur ihre Lieferketten optimieren, sondern auch Risiken gezielt minimieren können. Erfahrt, warum die richtige Darstellung von Daten mehr ist als ein nettes Extra – sie ist der Schlüssel zu effizienteren Prozessen und strategischen Entscheidungen. Lass dich inspirieren und erfahre, wie smarte Daten den Unterschied machen!

Als geschäftsführender Gesellschafter von Ubilabs, einem Beratungsunternehmen für Data- und Location Technology, leite ich seit über 17 Jahren die Entwicklung und Umsetzung innovativer Lösungen für Kunden aus verschiedenen Branchen. Ich habe ein Diplom in Architektur und Städtebau von der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, wo ich auch drei Jahre lang als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter gearbeitet habe.

Zu meinen Kernkompetenzen gehören Konzeption und Business Development in den Bereichen von Data- und Strategie, Location Intelligence, Web- und Mapsprojekten.

Meine Leidenschaft gilt der Schaffung von Mehrwert für Unternehmen und Gesellschaft durch die Nutzung von Daten und räumlichen Analysen. Außerdem bin ich aktives Mitglied der Entrepreneurs’ Organization, einem globalen Netzwerk von Unternehmern und Führungskräften, die ihre Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse austauschen.

Stefan Wiech ist Managing Partner und o-Gründer der Unternehmensberatung bloog aus Hamburg. Er ist promovierter Mathematiker und arbeitet seit 2007 in Digitalisierungs- und Automatisierungsprojekten mit einem Schwerpunkt in der Hafen- und Logistikbranche.

Sin To bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der digitalen Medienbranche und im Technologiesektor mit, insbesondere in den Bereichen Marketing, Business Development, Thought Leadership und als Redakteurin. Im Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team bei SAP treibt sie die Positionierung von SAPs Supply-Chain-Lösungen voran, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Zukunftstrends und nachhaltige Innovationen.

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In today’s complex world of logistics, it’s critical to evolve with the changing landscape and expectations of e-commerce and customer experience. With that, iDrive Logistics’ Glenn Gooding joins us to dive into the growth of the small parcel market, the importance of supply chain transparency, and the integration of brick-and-mortar stores with online shopping. Additionally, together we address the challenges of demand surcharges, the need for brands to align delivery experiences with their image, and strategies for maintaining operational efficiency in uncertainty.

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Glenn Gooding, a veteran of the small parcel supply chain, brings 39 years of industry expertise to iDrive Logistics. Having spent over two decades at UPS, he honed his skills in operations, industrial engineering, and global pricing, working with some of the world’s largest and most complex shippers. This deep understanding enables Glenn to help brands thrive in today’s competitive landscape. He also hosts the “Parcel Perspectives with Glenn Gooding” podcast, providing actionable insights and strategies for making informed shipping decisions and delivering exceptional customer experiences.”

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.

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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In this episode, we talk to Prof. Dr. Maria Besiou, an expert in humanitarian supply chains, about the differences between commercial and humanitarian supply chains. We discuss why planning in the humanitarian supply chain is so difficult, what companies can learn from the flexibility and innovative strength of humanitarian organizations. And what the balance between efficiency and humanity looks like.

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Prof. Dr. Maria Besiou is the Professor for Humanitarian Logistics at Kuehne Logistics University (KLU). She serves as the Academic Director of the Research Center on Humanitarian Logistics and Regional Development (CHORD). CHORD has been established by HELP Logistics (https://www.help-logistics.org/) and KLU. CHORD aims at bringing together the best of two worlds by “combining top-class academic research and education with operational training and consulting excellence. “

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.

Sin To has more than fifteen years of experience in the digital media industry and technology sector in the field of marketing, advertising, business development, thought leadership, and as a contributing editor. She joined SAP’s digital supply chain team to drive thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s supply chain solutions, emerging market trends, and sustainability..  

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Joined by PDF Solutions’ Jonathan Holt and SAP’s Helena Chong, together we dive into the complexities of the semiconductor industry and supply chain, highlighting pressing challenges in the field. From chip shortages and global regulations, there is an emphasized need for a connected and predictive ecosystem to improve operational efficiency and disruptions in real-time.

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Responsible for the application of big data and advanced analytics to solve manufacturing issues in Semiconductor Fabs, Foundries, and OSATs using PDF Solutions’ advanced software and hardware platforms. 

Spanning a career of over 40 years, Jonathan Holt has worked in various engineering and technical leadership positions in semiconductor manufacturing and development – the last 18 years with PDF Solutions. 

Helena is a Director with the High Tech Industry, specializing in the semiconductor segment. She leads the go-to-market strategies for SAP’s semiconductor offering, aligning SAP’s advanced technologies with the industry’s unique challenges. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners, Helena identifies and develops industry-specific solutions and use cases.

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.

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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Happy World Children’s Day!

As we celebrate the youths of the world, we’re joined by very special guests – Cooper, Grace, Hailey, Miles, and Violet – to discuss their perspective on supply chains really are and what it means to them. Ranging in ages from 6 -17, you’re in store for a variety of answers, some even out of this world.

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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.

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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In today’s complex global supply chains, warehouses are anything but simple. This week, our Roboteon’s Dan Gilmore joins us to discuss how to turn this complexity into an advantage, using robotics to address key challenges like labor shortages, operational complexity, and e-commerce growth. In our conversation, Dan emphasizes the need for strategic automation implementation, involving workers in the process, and adopting flexible technologies, whilst discussing the importance of proper training, updating KPIs, and considering the entire warehouse ecosystem when automating.

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Dan Gilmore is Chief Marketing Officer at robotics software platform provider, Roboteon. He has been a frequent writer and speaker on warehouse technologies for many years, including being the founder of Supply Chain Digest. Earlier is his career, he was head of the supply chain practice at analyst firm Meta Group, later acquired by Gartner. He has also had roles at NCR, Pitney Bowes, Forte’ Industries, and RedPrairie, now JDA.

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.

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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Project 44’s Carson Krieg, with additional insights from our own Doug DeLuca, joins the series to dive into their recent State of Consumer Holiday Shopping 2024 Report, providing data and research shopping practices, spending, shipping preferences, sustainability, and more.

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Carson Krieg is Director of Global Alliances at project44. In this role, he manages project44’s global relationships including technology partners like Google and SAP as well as Systems Integrator partners like PwC and Deloitte. Carson joined project44 through its acquisition of Convey, a Delivery Experience Management (DEM) platform, which he co-founded in 2014. Previously, Carson was a consultant at Metafora (formerly CarrierDirect), a software development firm for the supply chain industry, and started his career at GlobalTranz, a leading 3PL in North America. Carson is a co-inventor of two patented technologies related to dynamic carrier selection and management.

Doug leads marketing for SAP’s logistics visibility and process tracking solutions, including SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace and SAP Business Network Intelligent Insights add-on, working with customers and partners to bring efficiency and resilience through logistics visibility to supply chains in all industries.   

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.

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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In today’s complex global supply chains, ensuring security across physical, cyber, and software dimensions is critical. This week, our own Jay Thoden van Velzen joins us to discuss the increasing risks of cyber-attacks as supply chains become more digital and interconnected. As we not only dive into the importance of third-party risk management and proactive measures to safeguard against vulnerabilities in software, Jay mentions that for organizations to navigate these challenges, they must prioritize comprehensive security strategies to protect their operations and data integrity.

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Jay Thoden van Velzen is Strategic Advisor to the CSO at SAP and a member of the SAP Global Security Leadership Team, specifically focused on cloud security strategy during ongoing cloud transformation. 

He was at the forefront of SAP’s cloud security transformation through multiple annual initiatives supported by the Executive Board, helped grow the Multicloud Security organization, and brought teams together across the company to drive effective security improvements and organizational accountability. During this time, SAP saw rapid Multicloud migration and growth from 2,500 cloud accounts to 15,000, during the global COVID pandemic and geopolitical changes. 

Jay is an SAP veteran, joining through the BusinessObjects acquisition, and worked in Consulting, Development and Cloud Security Operations, and is now in his fourth Board Area. Through that experience, he is acutely aware, therefore, of the importance of SAP solutions for the business operations of our customers, and the resulting responsibility SAP carries to secure those workloads in the cloud. 

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.

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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