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SAP SCM Expert Exchange – Episode 2 Business Networks as the New Supply Chain Backbone

SAPinsider Expert Exchange Supply Chain Management Season 1 Episode 2

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  Robert Holland

  Vice President and Research Director, SAPinsider

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  Steve Birgfeld

  VP, Information Technology and Services at Blue Diamond Growers

Key Takeaways

• Blue Diamond Growers transformed its supply chain into a connected, multi-enterprise network using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Network.

• The company emphasized real-time visibility, enhanced supplier collaboration, and integrated planning to address disruptions during COVID.

• Clean data, clear processes, and strong partner engagement are crucial for maintaining supply chain performance and resilience.

Steve Bergfeld shares how Blue Diamond Growers reshaped its supply chain into a connected, multi-enterprise network using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Network. Facing major disruptions during COVID, the company prioritized real-time visibility, stronger supplier collaboration, and more integrated planning. These capabilities have enabled faster decision-making, improved customer responsiveness, and greater resilience across their global operations. Bergfeld underscores that clean data, clear processes, and strong partner engagement are essential to sustaining supply chain performance.

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Episode 3 – Business Networks as the New Supply Chain Backbone

Steve Bergfeld shares how Blue Diamond Growers reshaped its supply chain into a connected, multi-enterprise network using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Network. Facing major disruptions during COVID, the company prioritized real-time visibility, stronger supplier collaboration, and more integrated planning. These capabilities have enabled faster decision-making, improved customer responsiveness, and greater resilience across their global operations. Bergfeld underscores that clean data, clear processes, and strong partner engagement are essential to sustaining supply chain performance.

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