Hanns-Christian Hanebeck

How are digital twins changing supply chain operations? My latest newsletter breaks down real-world applications, benefits, and challenges in a clear, neutral way. https://lnkd.in/g8TBCqD8 🤖🤖 #SupplyChain #DigitalTwin

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I am enjoying the step change in #supplychain thinking. This month, I feel a breath of fresh air in a stagnant technology market. As the traditional technologists compete with each other in a race to the bottom of a dying market, I urge you to spend less time with traditional players (a straightforward categorization is the Gartner Magic Quadrant participants) and consider redefining planning using new approaches. (Don't limit yourself to one technology advancement. Instead, embrace the concepts of ontological frameworks, the graph, vector DB, agents, the cloud, large language models, and the potential of disparate data.) Here I give you some suggestions. Sidestep AI spin and don't AI stupid. I welcome your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/g2ntyPgG

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Supply chains today demand agility, not guesswork. DDMRP (Demand Driven MRP) shifts planning from forecast-driven to demand-driven—delivering speed, resilience, and control. - Lower inventory - Higher service levels - Real-time visibility - Powered by AI Having the right amount of supply to meet demand is NOT about predicting perfectly. Who can do that consistently? Inventory should be driven by your customers' needs! #SupplyChain #DDMRP #ERP SAPSOL Technologies Inc. : Systems and Process Solutions for your Enterprise

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AI is poised to transform many areas in supply chain, due to the power to automate transaction-intensive processes. Procurement is one area that is ripe for change. Omnea just raised $50 million to help companies automate procurement. In particular, it uses AI to track company's suppliers and routes requests to the right people. It flags compliance issues, produces performance reports for executives, and helps launch requests for proposals (RFPs). This reminds me of the early days of the Internet, when procurement startups like SAP Ariba emerged to bring new automation tools to old supply chain processes. Kudos to Insight Partners, Khosla Ventures, Ben Freeman and all involved! https://lnkd.in/eUWvPmHW

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An incumbent had an ERP project with a tagline of "five years and $500 million projects." Ever wonder why sales associates on big e-commerce projects, such as replatforms, and the IT leader say on a call, "We are redoing our ERP system." Clorox plans to spend $500 million over five years to replace its aging ERP systems. Another acronym Rick has on his mind instead of ERP is WTF. This discussion between Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky was part of the Headline Hangover segment sponsored by Crstl. The Watson Weekend is sponsored by Mirakl. #watsonweekend #ERP #investment #clorox #replatform

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A sharp take from Supply Chain Management Review Magazine on a growing reality: “The winners in today’s supply chain aren’t just the fastest or the cheapest—they’re the most connected.” That line stuck with me. Because it captures the shift we’re seeing every day at Cleo. Disconnected data, broken processes, and reactive decision-making simply don’t cut it anymore. What companies need now is orchestration - across systems, partners, and modes - to unlock agility and visibility end to end. It’s about moving information intelligently. That’s how you future-proof a supply chain. If you're navigating this shift, let’s connect. Full article: https://bit.ly/SCMN- #SupplyChainOrchestration #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChainNews

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eProductivity Software (ePS) Packaging, a global leader in packaging software solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Brown as Chief Information Officer. Brown brings more than 35 years of SaaS and enterprise IT leadership experience and will lead the expansion of ePS’ cloud capabilities, giving customers greater choice, control, and value in how they deploy and scale their software. Brown joins ePS at a pivotal moment, with a clear mandate to expand the company’s cloud portfolio, enhance security and compliance across platforms, and redefine how packaging manufacturers adopt modern, scalable technology. His appointment reinforces ePS’ commitment to helping customers gain a competitive advantage through purpose-built, packaging-focused software, not repurposed solutions or generic cloud offerings. “Scott’s track record in operational excellence and cloud transformation is second to none,” said Doug Braun, CEO of ePS Packaging. “He understands what customers need from their systems - resilience, control, and visibility - and how to deliver that securely and at scale. He will play a critical role as we advance our industry-specific cloud roadmap.” Before joining ePS, Brown served as CIO at Sciforma, a leading provider of strategic portfolio and project management software, and held senior leadership roles in cloud and support at BluJay Solutions, IBS AB, and RedPrairie. His experience spans managing global infrastructure, driving SOC and SSAE certifications, and delivering reliable, high-performance platforms used by thousands of customers worldwide. At ePS, Brown will lead all aspects of Corporate IT, Cloud Services, and Security, driving the company’s compliance strategy forward, including SOC certification, while helping ensure customers gain measurable value from cloud-enabled ERP, MES, and process control solutions. “Our approach to cloud isn’t about keeping up, it’s about creating real results for packaging manufacturers,” said Brown. “ePS is uniquely positioned because we don’t just understand software; we understand packaging. Our goal is to deliver intelligent, secure, cloud solutions that reduce complexity and help our customers grow with confidence.”

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🚨 The Supreme Court Struck Down Trump's Tariffs. What Supply Chain Leaders Should Consider Now. Last week, the Court ruled 6-3 that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs — invalidating $160B+ in collected duties. But don't mistake this for stability. What's gone: ⚖️ Reciprocal tariffs (up to 145% on China) ⚖️ Fentanyl-related duties on Canada & Mexico What remains: 🔩 Section 232 tariffs (steel, aluminum, autos) 🇨🇳 Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods 🌍 New 10% global tariff (150-day clock ticking) The refund question is complicated: 💰 Refunds won't be automatic — litigation likely required ⏱️ 180-day filing window is already running 🏦 Some CFOs are already selling refund claims to hedge funds What to do now: ✅ Audit your IEEPA vs. 232/301 exposure immediately ✅ Engage trade counsel — don't wait on refunds ✅ Keep your diversification strategy intact ✅ Build tariff flexibility clauses into every supplier contract ✅ Scenario plan for the 150-day Section 122 expiration BCG's CEO says the most sophisticated companies can model these scenarios within hours. The question is — how long until these models change again? The rule of law won this round. Trade uncertainty remains. 💬 What's your biggest exposure question? Drop it below. #Transportation #Truckl #TradeCompliance #Logistics #SupplyChain

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