Episode 72: The Power of Real-Time Visibility in Supply Chains with project44's Chris Kobus & SAP's Doug DeLuca

Timeliness, accuracy, and completeness – three key pillars to differentiation within the world of logistics providers. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by project44’s Chris Kobus & SAP’s Doug DeLuca dive into just how these three traits help mitigate disruptions and meet rising consumer expectations, all whilst revolutionizing logistics efficiency.

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

Guest: Chris Kobus, project44

Chris is SVP of Global Alliances at project44. Chris and his broader team are responsible for managing the engagement with project44’s top strategic partners with a focus on unlocking value for new and existing customers. Chris has extensive experience in both supply chain technology and strategy consulting with prior roles at Accenture, Elementum, and ParkourSC. Chris leads with passion and focus, not only on designing value for partners and customers, but supporting both through to value realization. Chris is based in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife, two children, and Australian Cattle Dog. 

Guest: Doug DeLuca, SAP

Doug leads marketing for SAP’s logistics visibility and process tracking solutions, including SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace and SAP Business Network Intelligent Insights add-on, working with customers and partners to bring efficiency and resilience through logistics visibility to supply chains in all industries.   

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 is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.  

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Learn more about the mastering real-time visibility & how to bring out your best. 

• SAP Supply Chain Management
• SAP Insights: Supply Chain
• SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace
• SAP supply chain logistics solutions
• 30-minute webcast: Logistics Collaboration and Insights on SAP Business Network
• Blue Diamond Growers: Digitalizing the world’s largest almond cooperative
• Logistics Visibility posts on SAP Community

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• Doug DeLuca: LinkedIn
• Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X
• Nicole Smythe: LinkedIn, X
• SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn, X
• Project44: LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Instagram

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