Organizations have contended with several "black swan" events in recent years, severely interrupting global supply chains, including the COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, trade route disruptions, and now the specter of tariffs.
These events have put massive strain on supply chains, increasing prices.

Recently at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, SAP used the example of tariffs as a way to demonstrate how its integrated business suite can help customers contend with business disruptions. This week on ASUG Talks, we dive deep into this topic, examining the role SAP solutions can play as enterprises seeks to bolster their supply chains, and prepare for the next inevitable disruption.

Two supply chain experts--John Buckley, Consumer Product Industry Advisor at SAP; and Ron Gilson, Executive Advisor and Principal of Consumer Products and Agribusiness at NTT DATA--join the podcast to cover the ways supply chains have changed, and how listeners can take steps to improve them.

Key Insights

• How organizations can (and should) respond to supply chain disruptions
• SAP's approach to developing solutions meeting its customers supply chain needs
• The importance of integrated business planning as a process

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