Episode 48: Harnessing Innovation in the Factories of the Future with EY’s Daniel Minotti and Brannon Lockhart

The future is in the present as seen through the emerging innovations in the factories of today.  EY’s Daniel Minotti and Brannon Lockhart join us on the series to explore how technologies are transforming the way companies manufacture their goods, collaborate within their network, and attract the next generation of workers.  Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.  Guest: Daniel Minotti, EY As an EY Americas Partner, Dan manages a client portfolio consisting of leading branded consumer packaged goods, food, and agribusiness companies.  Dan focuses on educating leaders on the role of emerging technologies and developing a business-led transformation strategy to optimize and grow their business. Dan has a BS degree from The Ohio State University in Mechanical Engineering. Guest: Brannon Lockhart, EY Brannon Lockhart is a Manager at EY and he is the SAP Lead at the Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub in Cleveland. Brannon has been with the firm for 5 years and has over 16 years experience of industry experience centered around Plant Maintenance and SAP. 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. Useful Links: Download Transcript Learn more about how design plays a crucial role in your holistic supply chain transformation & how to future-proof your business. SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain SAP Supply Chain Management: Manufacturing EY-Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub EY-Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub opens in Cleveland, Ohio Unleash Extraordinary – Inside EY- Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub Request a Session Follow Us on Social Media Daniel Minotti: LinkedIn Brannon Lockhart: LinkedIn Richard Howells: LinkedIn & X Nicole Smythe: LinkedIn & X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn & X Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!