The Data-Driven SAP Supply Chain: A Leader’s Perspective on Bridging S&OP and Business Intelligence
In this fireside chat, Yogi, Founder & CEO of Innovapte, sat down with Juan Cisneros, Director of Supply Chain & Business Intelligence at COLTENE SciCan, to explore how modern supply chain leaders are using SAP data as a strategic decision-making engine.
The session went beyond dashboards and reporting to examine how bridging S&OP and Business Intelligence enables faster, more confident leadership decisions, especially in times of disruption. Drawing from real-world experience across global manufacturing, SAP migrations, and volatile supply chains, Juan shared how data, when grounded in strong master data and financial context, becomes a powerful tool for resilience, alignment, and profitable growth.
Key Takeaways
- Why Supply Chain leaders must actively own the BI layer, not outsource it to IT or Finance
- How poor master data creates “high‑quality misinformation” in SAP
- How BI can be used as a radar for proactive exception management—not a rear‑view mirror
- How data will help resolve Sales vs. Finance conflicts through scenario‑based S&OP
- Practical approaches to agile scenario planning during supply chain volatility
- How executive teams can make value‑based trade‑offs using margin‑driven insights
- Why future leaders must be architects of their SAP environment, not just dashboard consumers
Who Should Watch
This session is designed for:
- Supply Chain Directors & Managers
- SAP S/4HANA, ECC, or Business One leaders
- S&OP, Demand Planning, and Inventory Planning professionals
- Business Intelligence & Analytics leaders supporting Supply Chain
- IT leaders partnering with business teams on SAP strategy
- Professionals involved in SAP migrations or digital transformation initiatives
If you are responsible for turning SAP data into business decisions that leadership trusts, this session is for you.