Episode 99: Why Network Aware Planning Defeats Traditional Planning with Westernacher's Alexis Lozada

Joined by Westernacher’s Alexis Lozada, we dive into the world of network aware planning, a revolutionary approach to supply chain management that focuses on understanding the interconnectedness of various networks within the supply chain. Discover how this strategy helps businesses make informed decisions, prepare for disruptions, and optimize inventory allocation. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Alexis Lozada, Westernacher Alexis Lozada is the Associate Principal and Practice Director, Supply Chain Planning Practice – Americas for Westernacher Consulting. Alexis is SAP alum, as product manager delivered over 100 feature and functions for SAP cloud-based advanced supply chain planning solution SAP IBP.  Additionally, he worked in various supply chain management roles for Del Monte Foods and started his career in finance and investment. Alexis obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University, a Master’s degrees from IESA (Venezuela) and Carnegie Mellon University. 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. Useful Links: Download Transcript Learn more about network aware planning & how to bring out your best.    SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain Westernacher – Home Page Westernacher – References Follow Us on Social Media Alexis Lozada: LinkedIn Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!