Episode 179: From Technology Adoption to Value Realization with Exed Consulting’s Renan Guedes

<p>We explore why the real value of supply chain transformation begins after go-live — from measuring outcomes monthly and fixing broken processes to building the digital and data foundations that make AI deliver.</p><p><br></p><p>=====</p><p><br></p><p>Why do so many supply chain transformations stall after go-live? In this episode, we sit down with Renan Guedes, CEO and Founding Partner of Exed Consulting, to unpack why technology adoption rarely equals value realization. Renan shares why the go-live is just the beginning of the relationship, how to measure business outcomes — from inventory levels and forecast accuracy to freight costs and OTIF — every month after launch, and why candid root-cause analysis beats chasing all-green dashboards. Press play to hear how to turn a go-live into lasting value.</p><p><br></p><p>=====</p><p> </p><p><strong>Guest 1: Renan Guedes, CEO &amp; Founding Partner, Exed Consulting</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Renan Guedes is the CEO and Founding Partner of Exed Consulting, a global consulting firm with 500+ professionals and offices in São Paulo, Lisbon, Miami, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. He has spent his career at the intersection of technology and supply chain, leading ERP and SCM transformations for enterprises rethinking planning and logistics in an era of AI and constant disruption. He holds a PhD and MSc in Business Administration focused on digital transformation, has authored books and academic research in the field. Renan is part of Harvard Business School&#39;s OPM program, leads Exed AppHaus São Paulo as an open innovation hub in Latam, and is a YPO member, angel investor, and startup mentor. He writes on digital transformation and leadership for Exame.  </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host 1: Richard Howells</strong></p><p><br></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP</strong>  </p><p><br></p><p>Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP’s digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.  </p><p> </p><p>She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance &amp; Accounting and English Translation, along with a master’s degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.  </p><p><br></p><p>=====</p><p> </p><p><strong>Show Links:</strong></p><p><strong>Exed Consulting:  </strong><a href="http://www.exedconsulting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>www.exedconsulting.com</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Supply chain article links</strong></p><p>From disruption to performance: how supply chains are being tested and transformed in real time — <a href="https://exedconsulting.com/supply-chain-disruptions-strait-of-hormuz-ai-planning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://exedconsulting.com/supply-chain-disruptions-strait-of-hormuz-ai-planning/</a></p><p>IA no SAP IBP: intelligent supply chain planning — <a href="https://exedconsulting.com/insight/ia-no-sap-ibp-planejamento-inteligente-supply-chain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://exedconsulting.com/insight/ia-no-sap-ibp-planejamento-inteligente-supply-chain/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Supply Chain Management:</strong>   </p><p><a href="https://www.sap.com/products/scm/solutions.