In 2026, the focus on supply chain and procurement trends is sharper than ever as organisations grapple with inflation, fluctuating lead times, labour shortages and sustainability challenges. Recent years have underscored the importance of robust procurement strategies to navigate geopolitical shifts and changes in consumer behaviour.

Embracing technology and automation for real-time insights is critical, with advancements in Web3, AI, and IoT transforming supply chain operations. Enhanced visibility and data accuracy are vital, allowing companies to make informed decisions and optimise inventory management. The emphasis is on creating resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains that can withstand ongoing disruptions.

As businesses pivot towards digital transformation, the focus is on leveraging these technologies to empower their workforce, automate tasks, and foster a more strategic, long-term approach to procurement and supply chain management.

Questions that will be answered:

• What are the best ways to clean and improve master data quality? 
• Who has used Snowflake, and how does it compare to SAP’s data tools? 
• How can SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) help with better decisions and operations? 
• How does the SAC dashboard make data easier to understand? 
• What is the plan for improving predictive planning in SAC? 
• What should businesses do to prepare for moving from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA? 
• How does SAP IBP help track and reduce a company’s carbon footprint? 
• What new maintenance and repair (MRO) features does SAP IBP offer?
• How can companies get better visibility and smarter decisions in SAP S/4HANA? 
• Can you always trust supplier promises when making decisions? 
• What challenges come with onboarding vendors in SAP Ariba, and how have people solved them? 
• Which SAP Fiori apps make contract management easier to use? 
• What’s the best way to improve warehouse operations with SAP EWM? 
• What challenges come with setting up SAP EWM, and how can they be solved? 
• Who has used SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) in asset management? 
• How can businesses get the most from SAP ECC before moving to SAP S/4HANA? 
• Is SAP Signavio easy to use, and what skills are needed? 
• How can businesses make the most of their SAP ERP while preparing for the future? 
• Which solution providers can help speed up an SAP transformation?

Topics to be covered:

• Innovating the Supply Chain using AI and IoT 
• Master Data Management 
• Visibility Across the Supply Chain 
• Procurement Transformation and Category Management 
• Sustainable & Ethical Supply Chain 
• Supply Chain Planning including SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) 
• Inventory & Materials Management 
• Extended Warehouse Management – EWM 
• Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Execution 
• Reporting & Analytics for SCM 
• Enhancing User Experience (UX) 
• SAP Signavio & Business Process Management