Gary Cassell
TECH & AI
S upply chain planning and forecasting are clearly essential parts of managing the flow of goods and services from supplier to customer .
These management processes involve developing strategies to optimise sourcing , production , inventory and distribution activities , thus ensuring the right products are available at the right time – while minimising costs and maximising efficiency .
Historically speaking , however , operations planning has struggled to keep up with other business functions from a technological perspective , hindering organisations from responding effectively to changing market dynamics .
But with the dawn of generative AI ( GenAI ), intelligent automation and other emerging technologies , a new era of supply chain planning beckons .
By prioritising visibility across their entire supply chains , companies can now integrate real-time insights into their planning processes , enabling them to adapt and make adjustments on the fly .
Emerging tech prompts supply chain revolution ‘ Revolutionary ’ is a word thrown around almost in unbridled fashion these days , but it may just be the best way to describe emerging technologies and their potential impact on supply chain planning and forecasting .
Gary Cassell , Global Manufacturing and Automotive Industry Lead at software giant Appian , says groundbreaking innovations are “ fundamentally changing ” the way businesses plan , execute and optimise their supply chain operations .
“ AI , intelligent automation and data fabric are technologies that enable companies to truly digitise their processes and raise the bar on supply chain management ,” he adds .
“ In other words , they enable organisations to make real , transformative change in the way they operate their supply chains .”
Harsheen Bali , Senior Manager of Solutions and Strategy at Xebia , a pioneering and
Gary Cassell
TITLE : GLOBAL MANUFACTURING AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LEAD
COMPANY : APPIAN INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY LOCATION : INDIANA , US
Gary Cassell has developed a powerful reputation for transformative operations that enhance quality and delivery while eliminating waste . His unique background in IT and a multitude of business areas enables him to bridge the gap when issues arise , ensuring accurate communication , understanding and collaboration between business leaders .
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