The Future of Supply Chain

This week, KPMG’s Hernan De la Torre and Stefan Seitz join us to discuss neural supply chain orchestration, agentic AI, clean core governance, and why ERP remains essential for faster, smarter, more resilient supply chains.

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In this episode, we speak with KPMG’s Hernan De la Torre and Stefan Seitz about the shift from experimental GenAI to industrial embedded AI. We talk about orchestration, agent-based decision-making, clean core governance, human-in-the-loop control, and how AI is reshaping supply chain roles, execution, and resilience. Sounds interesting? Come join us!
 
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Guest 1: Hernan De la Torre, Principal, KPMG in the US
Hernan De la Torre is a Principal in Advisory at KPMG, leading SAP-enabled supply chain transformation across consumer, retail, and manufacturing sectors. With more than two decades of experience, he focuses on designing business-led operating models powered by SAP and advanced AI capabilities. He is an architect and recognized voice on Neural Supply Chain Orchestration (NSCO), a framework that embeds AI-driven decision intelligence directly into SAP workflows to strengthen supply chain execution, global operations, and trade responsiveness. Hernan partners with executive leaders to translate enterprise strategy into scalable execution, helping organizations navigate tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and cross-border complexity while driving measurable performance across finance and supply chain ecosystems.

Guest 2: Stefan Seitz, Director, KPMG in Germany
Stefan Seitz is leading KPMG’s global SCM reference model in the SAP space and is at forefront of various digital supply chain transformations in automotive and industrial manufacturing.

As an industrial engineer by trade he maintains a strong business focus in applying the newest technology trends.

Host 1: Richard Howells

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP  

Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP’s digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.  
 
She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master’s degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.  

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Show Links:
KPMG
Publication: AI Is Moving Supply Chains from Reactive Execution to Autonomous Orchestration
 
The IDC recognition: KPMG recognized as a ‘Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain SAP Ecosystem Services 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment

Supply Chain Management:  
⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠       

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Hernan De la Torre: LinkedIn
Stefan Seitz: LinkedIn
Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, 
Oyku Ilgar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠      
SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠   
 
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Michel Roger of Accenture joins us to discuss how AI, autonomy, robotics, and data governance are reshaping logistics, workforce skills, and supply chain leadership.

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This week, we, together with Michel Roger of Accenture explore the future of logistics, from agentic AI and physical robotics to connected workforce models and real-time digital twins. Come join us to learn how companies can scale AI beyond pilots, reshape warehouse operations, strengthen multi-tier visibility, and prepare talent for a more autonomous, exception-driven supply chain.
 
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Guest: Michel Roger, Global SAP Supply Chain Leader, Accenture
Throughout his career, Michel has specialized in designing, implementing and deploying SAP solutions for Supply Chain processes for global clients in North America, Latin America and Europe. He has worked mostly for Consumer Goods and Life Sciences clients. Internally to Accenture, he is responsible for developing Supply Chain & Operations capabilities of 5,000+ people specialized around SAP solutions covering planning, distribution, and manufacturing processes. 

Host 1: Richard Howells

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP  

Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP’s digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.  
 
She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master’s degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.  

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Show Links:
Accenture

Supply Chain Management:  
⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠ 
⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠       

Follow Us on Social Media : 
Michel Roger: LinkedIn 
Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, 
Oyku Ilgar: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠      
SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   
 
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What if the key to successful AI in supply chains is not technology, but the human brain? In this episode, Benjamin Bargetzi reveals how AI can sharpen decisions, challenge bias, and help leaders navigate uncertainty.

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What does it really take for AI to transform supply chains successfully? In this episode with Benjamin Bargetzi, neuroscientist and tech entrepreneur, we explore why the answer may lie less in algorithms and more in the human brain. Benjamin shares how AI can become a sparring partner for better decisions, helping leaders challenge bias, build trust, and navigate uncertainty without losing human judgment.
 
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Guest: Benjamin Bargetzi – Neuroscientist, Author & Tech Pioneer, Founder of Project MindGuard, and former Advisor to the Chairman of the World Economic Forum

Benjamin Bargetzi is one of Europe's most-demanded pioneers on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the human brain. A Swiss neuroscientist, psychologist, bestseller author, and tech entrepreneur, he has held key roles with Google, Amazon, and the World Economic Forum, and studied the human brain in Oxford, London, Zurich, and Singapore. He is the personal advisor to key political figures around the world, and founder of MindGuard, a tech ecosystem combining neuroscience training methods with machine learning to help Ukrainian citizens, hospitals, and veterans deal with extreme stress, PTSD & trauma.

Host: Richard Howells

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 2: Sin To

Sin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team.

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Show Links:
SAP Digital Supply Chain: www.sap.com/scm
Benjamin Bargetzi Homepage: https://benjaminbargetzi.com/
Book:  https://benjaminbargetzi.com/de/das-ende-der-leere/
Book: Nie wieder sinnlos: 42 Impulse, die Dein Leben verändern
Book: The End of Emptiness: 42 thoughts, that will transform your life

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Benjamin Bargetzi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-b-bargetzi/
 
Richard Howells:
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells⁠⁠⁠
 
Sin To: 
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208⁠⁠⁠
 
SAP Digital Supply Chain:
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/⁠⁠⁠
 
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Chapters:
 
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:51 Meet Benjamin Bargetzi
00:04:06 Why AI Transformations Fail
00:07:11 AI as Sparring Partner
00:09:13 Three Jobs of ML
00:16:01 Biases Under Uncertainty
00:24:19 Strengthening Decision Muscle
00:28:18 Leading Change That Sticks
00:32:02 Turn Complaints Into Innovation
00:35:20 Dopamine and Meaningful Work
00:36:41 The future of Supply Chain
00:37:54 Outro

In this episode with Tamara Tomasevic, Head of Program Development at CIONET Germany, we discuss how cloud, data, and AI are driving digital transformation in supply chains. Tamara shares insights on fostering enterprise intelligence, encouraging cross-functional teamwork, and scaling AI through mindset and skill development. The episode explores leadership strategies and the future of supply chain connectivity and sovereignty.

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In this episode Richard and Sin talk with Tamara Tomasevic, Head of Program Development at CIONET Germany, about what really drives digital transformation. From digital sovereignty and exit strategies to re‑architecting processes around enterprise intelligence, Tamara cuts through the hype and gets real about what works.

Learn why data quality makes or breaks AI, why mindset matters more than budget, and how leaders can scale AI with confidence in an increasingly complex supply chain world.
 
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Guest: Tamara Tomasevic, Head of Program Development at CIONET
Tamara is Head of Program Development at CIONET Germany, connecting CIOs, CDOs, and CTOs across the country. She is passionate about building strong communities in the digital era. Previously, she helped establish the Bavarian State’s AI Network and, as a communication scientist, believes communication is at the heart of digital disruption.

Host: Richard Howells

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 2: Sin To

Sin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team.

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Show Links:
SAP Digital Supply Chain: www.sap.com/scm
CIONET Germany: https://www.cionet.com/cionet-germany

Follow Us on Social Media : 
Tamara Tomasevic
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-tomasevic-community/
 
Richard Howells:
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells⁠⁠
 
Sin To: 
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208⁠⁠
 
SAP Digital Supply Chain:
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/⁠⁠
 
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Chapters:
 
00:00:00 Sovereignty And Resilience
00:00:31 Welcome And Power Triangle
00:01:07 Meet Tamara And CIONET
00:01:59 Digital Leaders Hot Topics
00:05:10 Cloud Strategy In Supply Chain
00:08:03 Data Quality And Ownership
00:09:52 Turning Data Into Assets
00:11:20 AI Misconceptions And Use Cases
00:14:21 Scaling AI Beyond Pilots
00:16:21 Why Networks Matter
00:18:42 People Skills And Culture Shift
00:20:46 90 Day Action Plan
00:22:00 Future Outlook And Wrap Up

This week, Ryan Misquita of IBM shares practical Gen AI use cases in supply chain planning, from exception management and forecasting to clean data foundations, KPI measurement, and avoiding pilot purgatory.

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In this episode, IBM's Ryan Misquita joins us to discuss practical Gen AI in supply chain planning, real-world use cases, data governance, integration, KPI measurement, and rollout challenges. The episode also explores how AI can elevate planners and what autonomous, agentic supply chains may look like next.
 
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Guest 1: Ryan Misquita, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting, IBM
Ryan Misquita is an Associate Partner and the IBM SCM North America Practice Leader. He has over 20 years of experience in business strategy and technology solution design across the Manufacturing, Distribution, Life Science, and Retail industries. A specialist in SAP S/4HANA, Digital Supply Chain and SAP IBP - Integrated Business Planning , Ryan has a proven track record of leading large-scale consulting engagements that transform integrated planning and manufacturing supply chain operations.

Host 1: 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.

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Show Links:
IBM Link
IBM IBV Report : Unified ERP for the agentic enterprise          
https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/unified-erp
 
IBM IBV - The SAP advantage for generative AI https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/sap-generative-ai

Supply Chain Management:  
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠       

Follow Us on Social Media : 
Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 
SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   
 
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Chapters:

00:00:00: Intro
00:00:59: Guest’s Introductions
00:02:13: Top Gen AI pain points in supply chain planning
00:03:37: Practical use cases moving from pilot to production
00:06:03: Building the foundation: clean data, governance, and process rigor
00:07:54: AI as augmentation: elevating planners, not replacing them
00:10:54: KPIs and how to measure Gen AI success
00:12:40: Avoiding pilot purgatory and rollout mistakes
00:17:10: How IBM supports supply chain transformation with AI
00:21:50: What is the Future of Supply Chain?
00:22:49: Outro