"Past & Future of Supply Chain Planning in Manufacturing" with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
Join us for a moderated Q&A with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed (Founder and CEO of the SCMDOJO) and Christof Bitschnau (CEO of Quantics.io) as they delve into the historical evolution of supply chain planning, emphasizing key milestones and shifts in the field. This conversation covers educational insights from Dr. Ahmed, exploring challenges faced by manufacturing companies, going into the integration of technology, as well as addressing crucial aspects such as demand forecasting, resilience, sustainability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the context of supply chain planning. Dr. Ahmed provides valuable perspectives for supply chain planning professionals navigating the dynamic landscape ahead.
This Moderated Q&A covers the following topics:
3:29 Evolution of supply chain planning and key milestones?
11:35 Crucial skills needed by supply chain professionals? Key gaps between supply chain education and the needs of manufacturing companies?
21:20 Key supply chain planning challenges for manufacturing companies today?
23:40 Manufacturing firms enhancing supply chain planning with AI, IoT, and blockchain? What may hinder adoption?
27:57 How can companies improve demand forecasting for optimal business performance?
34:15 Boost resilience and manage risks in supply chain planning amid recent global disruptions?
38:31 Supply chain planning as an aid to manufacturing sustainability goals? Anticipated changes?
41:41 How crucial is collaboration? What strategies foster effective partnerships in supply chain networks?
46:39 How can manufacturing companies continually improve their supply chain planning processes?
53:21 Concluding thoughts for supply chain planning professionals regarding the future?
This episode of Quantics' webinars series "21st Century Supply Chain Planning: Empowering Manufacturers" took place on January 16th, 2024.
In this series we host presentations, panel discussions and information sharing from experts focusing specifically on the needs of manufacturers.
Read more about this topic and Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on Quantics' blog, link below:
