Episode 6: SAP Cloud ERP reimagined - Bert Schulze
Guest: Bert Oliver Schulze - Head of Cloud ERP Product Success, Co-Innovation, and Engineering Adoption Programs - SAP SEHosts: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsJohannes Langguth - Head of Business Transformation and Architecture - SAP SEEpisode 6: From Product Success to Clean Core – Rethinking ERP with Bert SchulzeIn this episode of Transformation Every Day, we welcome one of the most experienced and insightful voices in the SAP cloud universe: Bert Schulze, Head of Cloud ERP Product Success, Co-Innovation, and Engineering Adoption Programs.Bert sits down with Alexander Greb and Johannes Langguth to unpack what “product success” really means in today’s ERP world—and why it’s about more than just shipping features. From his front-row seat in SAP engineering and customer engagement, Bert shares fascinating stories from the early days of S/4HANA, including a live on-stage brownfield conversion (yes, really), and how clean core thinking is reshaping the way we approach transformation.We also dive into:Why transformation is a lifestyle, not a projectWhat AI is really changing in ERP—and why Bert jokingly says he has to “relearn everything”The role of standardized processes vs. real differentiationWhy customers (and consultants) need to stop treating ERP like just another upgradeHow SaaS, clean core, and agentic AI are reshaping customer expectationsAlong the way, expect great analogies (think subways, candy stores, and mixtapes), sharp observations, and Bert’s vision for a future where consulting is about guidance—not just migration.Follow Bert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bert-oliver-schulze/Follow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma
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Episode 5: Executive AI Briefing - Andreas Welsch
Guests: Andreas Welsch - SAP Alumni, Top 10 AI Advisor, Author of the bestselling "AI Leadership Handbook"Host: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsIn this episode, join Alexander Greb in an exceptional conversation with Andreas Welsch. They talk about: - Why real AI leadership is about 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 - How 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐈 is reshaping the business landscape - Why it's not about "adding AI" — it's about 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 -The biggest mistakes companies make when adopting AI and The future skills everyone should start building today Whether you're in tech, consulting, or leadership — this 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 will change how you think about innovation, strategy, and what’s next. On this episode of Transformation Every Day. All this and more, exclusively here on Transformation Every Day.Follow Andreas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasmwelsch/His website: https://join.intelligence-briefing.com/Follow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma
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Episode 4: From the invention of SAP HANA to Clean Core in 42 minutes - Emma Qian and Prof. Alexander Zeier
Guests: Prof. Alexander Zeier - "The inventor of SAP HANA" formerly reporting to Hasso Plattner, CTO Accenture and Professor at MIT, now Chief Scientist and co-founder Novasoftware.AIEmma Qian - Formerly Google DeepMind and Meta AI, now CEO Novasoftware.AIHost: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsIn this episode, join Alexander Greb in an exceptional conversation with two outstanding tech visionaries: Professor Alexander Zeier, inventor of SAP HANA, and Emma Qian, co-founder of Nova AI and alumna of Google DeepMind and Meta AI.In this episode, Alexander Zeier shares the gripping story behind SAP's most transformative innovation—SAP HANA—from its inception as Hasso Plattner’s visionary idea to becoming the backbone of modern SAP technology. Discover fascinating insights from the pioneering days, unexpected challenges, and groundbreaking decisions that shaped enterprise technology as we know it today.Prof. Zeier has 30+ years of experience in SAP, is the co-inventor of SAP HANA, the „New Architecture“ powering S/4HANA, and served as Global CTO for SAP at Accenture over a decade to deliver many of the most complex S/4HANA Transformations, before he joined as a Co-Founder Nova AI. Emma Qian then introduces us to Nova AI's revolutionary Agentic AI, designed to accelerate SAP optimization dramatically. Experience firsthand the astonishing power of this innovation, capable of condensing tasks that typically require years of consulting into mere minutes.Explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the role of SAP consultants and learn about the tremendous opportunities—and responsibilities—this brings for professionals and businesses alike.All this and more, exclusively here on Transformation Every Day.Follow Alexander Zeier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeier/Follow Emma Qian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eqian99/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nova-ai-software?trk=blended-typeaheadFollow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma
Guest: Whynde Kuehn - Bestselling Author, Global Leader in Strategy Execution + Business ArchitectureHost: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsIn this episode of the Transformation Every Day podcast, Alexander Greb and Whynde Kuhn explore the critical role of enterprise and business architecture in successful digital transformations. They dive into the architect’s essential function in guiding organizations through high-risk transitions and ensuring strategic alignment with technological capabilities.Alexander emphasizes internal capacity building and maintaining a strategic balance with technology, advocating simplicity as fundamental to effective architecture. Windy contributes her expertise on business architecture, providing practical strategies that drive tangible value and concrete outcomes.Together, they identify common architectural pitfalls, such as overly complex systems, misalignment between strategy and execution, and missed value-creation opportunities. The conversation highlights the necessity of adopting a value-driven, outcome-focused approach that genuinely supports organizational objectives, beyond mere technological implementation.Listeners gain actionable insights into how architects can proactively manage change, navigate complexities, and foster internal capabilities for sustained transformation. This engaging dialogue offers practical guidance for leaders and architects seeking to simplify their processes, align strategic vision with practical execution, and ensure their architectural efforts produce measurable, impactful results.Follow Whynde: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whynde-kuehn/Websites: https://strategyintoreality.com/https://www.s2etransformation.com https://www.bizarchmastery.comFollow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma
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Episode 2: From Lenny Kravitz To Transforming Business with SAP Technology - Paul Saunders
Guest: Paul Saunders - Global Vice President and Advisor to Muhammad Alam, SAP Product & Engineering - SAPHosts: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsJohannes Langguth - Head of Business Transformation and Architecture - SAPIn this engaging episode, Paul Saunders shares his compelling journey from aspiring rock musician to influential leader in the SAP technology landscape. Drawing parallels between his early passions for music and computing, Paul highlights how technological advances have revolutionized music production, laying a foundation for his transition into the tech industry.The conversation explores valuable insights into the critical role of customer feedback within the SAP ecosystem, addressing the complexities businesses encounter in process standardization and the growing focus on cash flow and profitability. Paul emphasizes the fundamental importance of data quality, trust, and ownership for successful AI and SAP implementations.Furthermore, the episode delves into the accelerating adoption of cloud technology, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to undergo genuine operational transformations rather than simply migrating legacy processes. Paul underscores the importance of clearly articulating a company's unique value proposition to differentiate effectively in a competitive marketplace.Follow Paul Saunders here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapstrategysaunders/Follow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma
Expert Insights and Stories on SAP and beyond.Transformation Every Day is the podcast for anyone passionate about Digital Transformation done right in the SAP universe. Join hosts Alexander Greb and Johannes Langguth, along with leading experts from SAP and beyond, as they dive deep into what successful digital transformation really takes. Get ready for candid conversations, inspiring experts insights, best practices and practical strategies to drive impactful change in your organization.
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