This week, we, together with SP van Houten, explore how intelligent automation and AI are reshaping supply chain planning. The episode covers overcoming traditional silos, driving real-time collaboration, integrating sustainability goals, and empowering teams with advanced tools for continuous improvement in supply chain operations.

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Guest: Stijn-Pieter (SP) van Houten, Chief Product Officer SCM Planning, SAP 

SP van Houten leads the Product team for the SAP Integrated Business Planning application (SCM Planning), where he is responsible for shaping and delivering advanced supply chain planning and decision-making strategies, as well as product capabilities.

With over 20 years of global experience in supply chain management, strategy, and operations, he is recognized as a thought leader and innovator in next-generation planning and decision-making applications. He holds a PhD in computer simulation and mathematical modeling from Delft University of Technology and has completed executive education at world-renowned institutions, including Berkeley, Stanford, and Cranfield.

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Host: 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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Host: 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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Reinventing planning for a new era of supply chain:

https://www.sap.com/documents/2025/08/9094a069-1a7f-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html

Supply Chain Management: 

SAP Supply Chain Management 

SAP Insights: Supply Chain  

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