Episode 57: State of the Blockchain Transformation in Supply Chain with SettleMint's Matthew Van Niekerk

Whether you’re a supply chain professional, a business leader, or simply someone curious about the latest technological advancements, we dive into the strategies you need to leverage blockchain for your organization’s success with SettleMint’s Matthew Van Niekerk. As we discuss the transformative power of blockchain in supply chain management, we see how this revolutionary technology unlocks companies’ potential to drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation.

Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Guest: Matthew Van Niekerk, SettleMint

In 2016, after 12 year’s experience in the financial services sector, Matthew co-founded SettleMint and is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Matthew has led the growth of the company and the geographic expansion of SettleMint beyond its home base in Europe to MEA, India, Singapore and Japan.

The vision of the company is to simplify the blockchain transformation journey for private and public organizations and in doing so, accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally. SettleMint is a Blockchain Transformation company recognized by Gartner and the World Economic Forum as an industry leader in supporting organizations transforming their business with blockchain technology.

He obtained his Hons. BA in Economics, specializing in Economic Development from Western University, London, Canada and later his Master in Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Vlerick Business School, Leuven, Belgium. 

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.

Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP

Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for almost 4 years now but has been working in the supply chain space for over 6 years through various field experiences.  With a Master’s degree specializing in Global Supply Chain Management, Nicole hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, blogs, and now podcasts, focusing on topics like sustainability, market trends, and emerging technology.

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Learn more about how to support supply chain agility at scale & how to future-proof your business.

• SAP Supply Chain Management
• SAP Insights: Supply Chain
• What is Blockchain Technology?
• SettleMint: Blockchain Transformation Made Easy
• Industry Report: The State of Blockchain Transformation in Supply Chain

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