SAP Supply Chain Executive Forum

The Evolution of Supply Chains: Intelligent, Connected, and Sustainable

August 11–13, 2025 | Waldorf Astoria, Chicago

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Agenda

 
 

Stop by our exclusive Hospitality Suite—an inviting VIP lounge with all-day food and beverages, special giveaways, and space to relax and network. It’s the perfect place to connect with SAP leaders and engage in meaningful conversations throughout the day. Be sure to check in at the registration desk for access.

Our exclusive, three-day event kicks off with an executive keynote focused on the shifting global landscape, volatility, geopolitical risks, and economic challenges impacting supply chain leaders. Together, we’ll explore key priorities for COOs, technology as an enabler, and SAP’s role as a strategic partner in transforming complexity into clarity—and advantage.

Speakers:

  • Jeb Insley, Head of SCM Americas, SAP
  • Val Blatt, Chief Revenue Officer, Supply Chain Management, SAP

Join us for a relaxed evening of networking at Brass Tack, an elegant brasserie in Chicago’s Gold Coast, where you’ll enjoy an impressive menu featuring American cuisine (with a French twist) and cocktails from the passionate in-house mixology team. Connect with fellow attendees in curated conversation zones and hear from the evening’s sponsor, ÁRGANO. We’ll wrap the night with a celebratory toast and a look ahead at the summit themes to come.

Speakers:

  • Jeb Insley, Head of SCM Americas, SAP
  • Koen Jacobs, Chief Sales Officer, Supply Chain Management, SAP 

Half-way down the path of purchasing a third-party software to support their manufacturing process, a leading lubricants organization that was running SAP for everything else, did not believe SAP could work for their unique manufacturing process. Explore how a lubricants leader revitalized its supply chain and manufacturing operations by maximizing SAP capabilities, reducing inventory by US$22 million, enhancing service levels by 70%, and minimizing manual efforts. Facing low SAP trust and spreadsheet reliance, they partnered with experts to align processes, improve data integrity, and empower teams with analytics. This strategic shift drove agility, profitability, and customer satisfaction, offering executives a proven model to optimize operations, free up working capital, and ensure scalability using existing systems effectively.

Speakers:

  • Mike Curtis, Transformational Executive, Oil and Gas Industry 

Join us to discover how Benjamin Moore's end-to-end implementation of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) and SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) solutions are transforming their supply chain and business. Learn how this integrated offering is enhancing visibility across the organization and future-proofing their systems for the cloud. We'll delve into the benefits of end-to-end integration and automation, share valuable lessons learned, and discuss strategies for successfully managing large-scale transformations across multiple sites.

Speaker:

  • Joe Peraino, Director, Center of Excellence, Benjamin Moore & Co

In today’s dynamic market environment, SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) empowers organizations to deliver a powerful, cloud-based solution that unifies supply chain, finance, and operations planning. At the heart of SAP IBP is robust supply and demand planning functionality. With real-time data and predictive analytics, businesses can accurately forecast demand, identify trends, and proactively manage shifts in customer behavior. The system enables demand planners to create precise, collaborative forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, and advanced machine learning algorithms. SAP IBP real-time scenario modeling allows planners to simulate “what-if “situations and make informed, proactive decisions. SAP IBP turns planning into a competitive advantage—helping enterprises increase forecast accuracy, reduce inventory costs, and improve service levels. Supply chain teams are empowered to act with speed and confidence, ultimately driving sustainable business success.

Speakers:

  • Aravind Bala, IT Manager, Supply Chain, Corning Incorporated

Speakers:

  • Nadia Torres, SAP Global Domain Advisor, Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, SAP
  • Rick Imber, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Supply Chain Management Domain Advisory, SAP

Today’s macro landscape features a volatile mix of geopolitical fragmentation, trade distortions, interest rate gyrations and currency manipulation—as well as significant new drivers such as demographic shifts, technological disruptions, and climate risk. What new regime is likely to emerge and how can investors find alpha across geographies and asset classes? Dr. Khanna has spent a quarter century advising the largest and most prestigious institutional investors and asset managers from sovereign wealth funds and pensions to private equity and family offices. His deep and data-rich analysis paints an interdisciplinary picture of key megatrends, confidently forecasting which markets and sectors will outperform in the complex and turbulent years ahead.

Speaker:

  • Dr. Parag Khanna, Leading Global Strategy Advisor, Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, and Bestselling Author

In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), efficient warehousing is the backbone of supply chain success. This session will explore how SAP EWM is revolutionizing modern warehouses, driving agility, and optimizing operations.

Speakers:

  • Ken Merlin, Director of IT, NA Supply Chain, Kellanova
  • Keith Lee Robinson, Chief Information Officer, Repligen Corporation 

Think Tank | Driving Logistics Efficiency and Future-Ready Warehousing with SAP EWM

Textron Specialized Vehicles, partnering with Stellium, is implementing SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM). This ongoing effort streamlines warehouse operations, provides real-time inventory visibility, and enables data-driven decision making. It enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and ensures agility, positioning Textron for sustainable competitive advantage. At the SAP Supply Chain Executive Summit speaker session, Nick McBride, Director of IT, presents Textron’s journey, sharing relatable and actionable insights, lessons, and strategies. Attendees will gain insights into driving large S/4 transformations, how to optimize supply chain performance, and adapt to industry demands. This session offers valuable guidance for professionals seeking to elevate their supply chain operations and stay competitive.

Speaker:

  • Nick McBride, Director of IT, SAP, Salesforce, and Digital Products, Textron Specialized Vehicles

Think Tank | From Planning to Orchestration: Reinventing the Intelligent Supply Chain

As disruption becomes the new normal, supply chains must evolve from visibility to orchestration. In today’s volatile landscape, business leaders must double down on trust, both in AI and in people. Learn how SAP-native AI empowers professionals to drive value, resilience, cost, and sustainability at once.

Speaker:

  • Hernan De la Torre, Principal, Advisory, KPMG

Executive Experience Center

We are excited to invite you to visit our Executive Experience Center, sponsored by TeamViewer, where you can explore the future of the intelligent supply chain. Experience innovative solutions such as AI-powered planning, intelligent asset management, logistics orchestration, circular design, and sustainable operations through interactive demos, touchscreens, and live showcases. Discover how SAP Design to Operate helps organizations stay agile, efficient, and prepared for the future.

  • Jeb Insley, Head of SCM Americas, SAP
  • Nadia Torres, SAP Global Domain Advisor, Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, SAP

Speakers:

  • Larry Combs, SVP, Chief Information Officer and Director Supply Chain Integration and Strategy, Brown-Forman
  • Kerri Tenbrunsel, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Midwest NA, SAP
  • Steve Hankins, Chief Financial Officer, Morgan Foods, Inc.

This session will showcase how Daltile México - Mohawk Industries strengthened its logistics operations by implementing SAP Trade Management and SAP EWM—improving warehouse efficiency, increasing inventory visibility, and gaining full control over freight spend. All this was achieved while running on a non-SAP ERP.

Speakers:

  • Luis Mora, Director of IT, Daltile México - Mohawk Industries
  • Alberto Romo, National Warehouse Manager (RDC), Daltile México - Mohawk Industries

Learn how ACCO Brands Corporation streamlined its transportation and warehouse operations with the SAP Transportation Management application. The academic, consumer, and business products company reduced freight costs, standardized processes, gained visibility of on-time performance, and enabled KPI measurements across the transportation function.

Speaker:

  • Anand Soni, Sr. Director, NA Transportation & Global Customs and Trade Compliance, ACCO Brands

Join us to explore Hollister Incorporated's successful supply chain transformation journey. Learn how this medical devices leader replaced its multivendor SAP ERP landscape with a unified SAP S/4HANA and SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) solution. Discover the comprehensive planning improvements and modernization results that Hollister has achieved, setting a benchmark for global supply chain excellence.

Speaker:

  • Jill Maiola, VP of Global Supply Chain, Hollister Incorporated

Discover how Ipiranga is transforming distribution planning by embedding SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) into its digital supply chain strategy. In this session, the company shares how it’s enhancing visibility, alignment, and decision-making across a vast national network—driving smarter operations and business value.

Speaker:

  • Wagner Duarte, IT Coordinator and Business Partner, Ipiranga

Join us for an interactive discussion with Simpson Strong-Tie, who will share insights into their phased transition from a highly customized SAP WM to a tailored EWM solution. The session will explore how this transition, designed to preserve legacy best practices and enhance operational speed, enabled the design of new automated facilities and positioned the company for global scalability. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with industry peers, share experiences, and gain practical insights.

Speaker:

  • Venkat Pericherla, Director, Global ERP & Finance Applications, Simpson Strong-Tie

Join this interactive roundtable to uncover real-world examples and proven strategies organizations are using to ensure their technology investments deliver tangible, quantifiable business results. Gain practical insights you can apply to drive performance and value.

Speaker:

  • Mike Curtis, Transformational Executive, Oil and Gas Industry 

Speaker:

  • Jeb Insley, Head of SCM Americas, SAP