Inside McCoy Philippines and SAP's Lunch & Learn on Supply Chain Resilience

In an era marked by economic uncertainty, shifting customer expectations, geopolitical disruptions, and rapidly evolving market conditions, supply chain resilience has become a critical business priority. To explore how organizations can navigate these challenges and build more agile, future-ready operations, McCoy Philippines, in collaboration with SAP, recently hosted an exclusive Lunch & Learn session titled "The Cost of Not Evolving: Supply Chain's New Reality."

The event examined the growing challenges facing modern supply chains and the increasing risks organizations face when relying on outdated processes, disconnected systems, and limited visibility. Through expert-led discussions and real-world insights, attendees explored how businesses can strengthen resilience, improve agility, and leverage digital technologies to adapt to today's ever-changing economic landscape.

by Samantha Sugay • 2 min read

March 28, 2026

Building Operational Resiliency

The Lunch & Learn session reinforced a common theme shared by many organizations today: resilience is no longer just a supply chain objective—it is a business imperative. As market conditions continue to evolve, businesses need the right combination of technology, visibility, and agility to stay competitive and prepared for future challenges.

McCoy Philippines and SAP extend their gratitude to all attendees and partners who joined the event and contributed to the engaging discussions. We look forward to continuing these conversations and helping organizations unlock new opportunities through intelligent, resilient, and future-ready business solutions.

The program opened with an introduction from Nica Delos Reyes, Commercial Director of McCoy Philippines, who welcomed guests and set the tone for an afternoon centered on innovation, collaboration, and business transformation.

This was followed by welcoming remarks from LJ Villanueva, Territory Ecosystem Manager at SAP, who highlighted the importance of strong partnerships and technology-driven strategies in helping organizations respond to today's evolving business landscape.

Setting the context for the discussions, Magnus Gemora, Delivery Director of McCoy Philippines, presented "Supply Chain: Then and Now," providing an insightful look at how supply chains have evolved over the years. His session explored the increasing complexity of global operations, shifting customer expectations, and the need for organizations to build resilience into every stage of their supply chain processes.

A key highlight of the event was the session on SAP Supply Chain Resilience, presented by Nick Simplicio. The discussion focused on how organizations can improve visibility across their operations, proactively identify risks, and respond more effectively to disruptions through connected and intelligent supply chain solutions.

Erika Ramos then shared insights into SAP Cloud ERP and AI, demonstrating how modern cloud-based ERP platforms empower businesses with real-time data, automation, and artificial intelligence capabilities that support faster decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

The event welcomed participants from a diverse range of organizations, including Personal Collection Direct Selling, Othmann Incorporated, Ottilie Marketing Inc., Aviation Partnership Philippines Corporation, Healthy Options, Prime Metro BMD Corporation, SYSU International Inc., McCormick Philippines, Great Sierra Development Corporation, GSDC, and MM Steel Service Center Corporation. Their participation contributed to dynamic discussions and valuable knowledge sharing throughout the afternoon.

To conclude the event, Cris Dominic Meer, Country Director of McCoy Philippines, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of embracing digital transformation and building resilient operations that can thrive amid uncertainty.