Richard Howells
Contributor at Forbes
Vice President at SAP Software Solutions
I am a supply chain expert with way too many years of experience. The last 19 years at SAP in management positions in Supply Chain, ERP and Finance
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Richard Howells
In today's fast-paced business world, data is the lifeblood of organizations. However, many companies struggle with a significant challenge: a "data divide" between technology experts and business decision-makers. This gap leads to delays in responding to critical signals and hinders agile decision-making. Addressing this divide is crucial for a seamless flow of insights from data to decisions.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Richard Howells
I was watching the local news when I heard a report that hit me to the core. A local microbrewer was explaining that they were being forced to raise the price of my favorite beer by $2 a case. That piqued my interest, to say the least. Upon listening further, it became apparently clear the reason for the price hike was due to the rising cost of aluminum cans. Again, I was glued to the TV to find out why.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Richard Howells
“Tariff” is fast becoming the word of the year. And the treat of tariffs is for sure the most talked about topic in boardrooms all over the world as they become “the hammer” in many geopolitical conversations!Why? Because over the past decades we have built often complex supply chains that span continents, delivering goods with incredible speed and competitive prices. However, this complexity also introduces vulnerabilities, and recently, tariffs have emerged as a major disruptor.
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2 months ago |
forbes.com | Richard Howells
For years, business leaders have been chasing the same vision of an ideal operation: seamless order fulfillment, smoothly running supply chains, effortless commerce, and consistently balanced finances. However, with disruptions leaving businesses scrambling and critical data trapped in outdated and siloed systems, achieving that vision has become increasingly challenging. Here’s the problem: most organizations aren’t built for this vision.
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2 months ago |
forbes.com | Richard Howells
Two years ago, we published a piece entitled “What to do about supply chain crime.” The occasion was a pandemic-era resurgence of a problem from the days of pirates, highwaymen, and train robbers: the physical theft of in-transit goods and materials.
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Aluminum And Steel Tariffs: What Do You Mean My Beer Will Cost More? via @forbes https://t.co/Lou2qVUgGq
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