Episode 115: Supply Chain Orchestration and Sustainability with Loftware President & CEO, Jim Bureau
This week we discuss the evolving future of supply chains with Loftware’s Jim Bureau. Topics include the rise of cloud platforms, the critical role of data and AI, supply chain collaboration challenges, combating counterfeiting with digital product passports, and ensuring sustainability and ethical compliance. Learn how digital twins and real-time networks are revolutionizing supply chain visibility and trust. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain
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Episode 114: How Telecom trends are fueling the industrial economy with SAP’s Sandeep Chowdhury
This week we discuss telecom industry trends with SAP’s Sandeep Chowdhury, covering 5G adoption, AI-powered network optimization, the promise of 6G, and sustainability challenges. Learn how telecom supply chains are evolving with digital transformation, circular economy practices, and integrated ecosystems to meet future connectivity and environmental demands.
Come join us as we discuss the future of Supply Chain!
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Episode 113: The Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model with Adrian Gonzalez and Doug DeLuca
This week we discuss the Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model with experts Adrian Gonzalez and Doug DeLuca. They break down the four maturity levels helping supply chain leaders understand where they stand and how to advance. Plus, insights on future trends like AI and robotics that will transform logistics management in the years ahead. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain
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Episode 112: Smarter, Greener, Faster: AI-Driven Supply Chain Trends in Retail for 2025 with SAP’s Amanda Spencer
This episode delves into the dynamic future of retail, spotlighting the pivotal role of AI in reshaping supply chains and customer interactions by 2025. Experts discuss how retailers are harnessing AI to deliver hyper-personalized shopping experiences, leveraging clean data to anticipate consumer needs and optimize inventory. The conversation explores the increasing importance of sustainability, with brands adopting eco-friendly practices and transparent supply chains to meet conscious consumer demands. The rise of social commerce platforms like TikTok is also examined, revealing how retailers are integrating social media into their sales strategies and supply chain management for unprecedented agility. This episode offers valuable insights into how technology, strategic data utilization, and a commitment to sustainability are converging to redefine the retail landscape and create new opportunities for brands and consumers alike.
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DE EP 07: GreenTech in der Lieferkette – Nachhaltig, Digital: Wettbewerbsfähig (Teil 2)
GreenTech in der Lieferkette – Nachhaltig, Digital: Wettbewerbsfähig
in dieser 2. Folge sprechen wir darüber, wie Unternehmen ihre Lieferketten nicht nur grüner, sondern auch smarter machen können. Mit am Start: Technologien wie GreenToken und GreenLedger, die für echte Transparenz sorgen. Außerdem klären wir, was es mit dem Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz und der CSRD auf sich hat – und warum das Ganze mehr Chance als Pflicht ist.
Spoiler: Wer jetzt digital und nachhaltig denkt, hat die Nase vorn.
The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Thought Leader and Evangelist Richard Howells, and supply chain experts Sin To and Nicole Smythe. Guests discuss hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to deliver a risk-resilient and sustainable supply chain.