Episode 172: Architecting the Future of Logistics: Accenture’s Michel Roger on AI, Autonomy, and Workforce

<p>Michel Roger of Accenture joins us to discuss how AI, autonomy, robotics, and data governance are reshaping logistics, workforce skills, and supply chain leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Download the </strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://sap-podcast-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/the-future-of-supply-chain/The_Future_of_Supply_Chain_Episode_172.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>episode transcript</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>=====</p><p> </p><p>This week, we, together with Michel Roger of Accenture explore the future of logistics, from agentic AI and physical robotics to connected workforce models and real-time digital twins. Come join us to learn how companies can scale AI beyond pilots, reshape warehouse operations, strengthen multi-tier visibility, and prepare talent for a more autonomous, exception-driven supply chain.</p><p> </p><p>=====</p><p> </p><p><strong>Guest: Michel Roger, Global SAP Supply Chain Leader, Accenture</strong></p><p>Throughout his career, Michel has specialized in designing, implementing and deploying SAP solutions for Supply Chain processes for global clients in North America, Latin America and Europe. He has worked mostly for Consumer Goods and Life Sciences clients. Internally to Accenture, he is responsible for developing Supply Chain &amp; Operations capabilities of 5,000+ people specialized around SAP solutions covering planning, distribution, and manufacturing processes. </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><a href="https://www.accenture.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Accenture</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Supply Chain Management:</strong>  </p><p><a href="https://www.sap.com/products/scm/solutions.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.sap.com/insights/supply-chain.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠</a>       </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us on Social Media : </strong></p><p><strong>Michel Roger: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-roger-7746001/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> </p><p><strong>Richard Howells</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠</a>, </p><p><strong>Oyku Ilgar:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oykuilgar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠</a>      </p><p><strong>SAP Digital Supply Chain</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapscm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠</a>   </p><p> </p><p>Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes! </p>