Episode 4: Trends, Technologies, and the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders with Justin Goldston, PhD

As technologies continue to emerge, transform, and pave a new way of working, companies are being put to the test on how to keep up.  Justin Goldston, PhD, Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University, joins SAP’s Richard Howells and Nicole Smythe to discuss the evolution of expert systems, academia and corporate’s growing relationship, and what a virtual future of work looks like.  Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.  Guest: Dr. Justin Goldston Dr. Justin Goldston is a Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University. Goldston has also led and assisted in the development of Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, and Business Analytics programs and courses at Georgetown University, Texas A&M University, the University of Southern California. Goldston serves on Advisory Boards at various higher education institutions, at the International Supply Chain Education Alliance, as well as on the Sensing subcommittee at the Association of Supply Chain Management. Goldston is also the author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on supply chain management, sustainability, innovative technologies, and is a five-time TEDx speaker where he discussed emerging technologies such as blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. Host: Richard Howells 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 Nicole Smythe has been with SAP for over 3 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 social media, sustainability, and market trends. Useful Links: Download Transcript Learn more about the Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain and how SAP can help you run best Artificial Intelligence, SAP Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, SAP Community How Blockchain Technology Will Positively Change Our Everyday Lives, Justin Goldston, PhD Why The Metaverse Is A Gutenberg Moment For Business, Susan Galer The Take: The Metaverse Could Alter the Game of Business, SAP Follow Us on Social Media Justin Goldston, PhD: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Official Website Richard Howells: LinkedIn & Twitter Nicole Smythe: LinkedIn & Twitter SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn & Twitter Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!