Episode 122: The Circular Supply Chain: Sustainability and the Future of Business

This episode explores one of the most critical challenges facing global supply chains: sustainability. Joined by SAP experts Katja Keller and Mathias Kaldenhoff, the discussion sheds light on how sustainable practices are evolving and why they’re becoming a strategic priority for businesses worldwide.Key topics include:• The changing definition of sustainability, from purely environmental to a broader economic and social perspective• The growing importance of regulatory compliance and how it’s shaping supply chain strategies• The vital role of data and digital technologies in enabling transparency and action Guest: Katja Keller Katja Keller is Market Unit Lead Germany for Sustainability Solutions at SAP and she brings a total of 23 years of SAP experience in various roles. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering and gained her first experiences in sustainability during her studies, focusing on recycling and disassembly. Since her former boss introduced her to the UN&#8217;s sustainability goals in 2016 to give a presentation about them at a team meeting, she has been deeply involved with this topic at SAP. Guest: Mathias Kaldenhoff Mathias Kaldenhoff is&nbsp;an expert in digital transformation with a focus on sustainability. He works at SAP and is known for his contributions in areas such as big data, real-time platforms, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence. In addition to his work at SAP, he has been involved in various research and innovation projects, including those related to the circular economy and climate-friendly solutions. He is also a member of expert advisory boards, such as the German Energy Agency (dena), and participates in international alliances for circular economy standards. M. Kaldenhoff has an academic background in history, German studies, and business informatics. He is a strong advocate for sustainability and technological integration, such as the digitalization of supply chains or the implementation of business models like &#8220;Asset-as-a-Service.&#8221; He is also active in topics such as ESG reporting and regulatory frameworks like the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG), aiming to help companies become more sustainable. 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. Richard’s LinkedIn &amp; Twitter <button class="lightbox-trigger" type="button" aria-haspopup="dialog" aria-label="Enlarge" data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight" data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop" > Host: Sin To, SAP Sin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP&#8217;s supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership &amp; Awareness Supply Chain Team. Useful Links: Download Transcript SAP Digital Supply Chain: www.sap.com/scm Follow Us on Social Media Katja Keller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-keller-54744b/ Mathias Kaldenhoff:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-kaldenhoff/ Richard Howells: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells Sin To:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208 SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/ Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!