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Brad Elhart

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“Priority” is not supposed to be plural (there cannot be “priorities”).

Culture & Values Portfolio, Program & Project Management Business Relationships

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How important is it to you that your company sources from suppliers that are committed to sustainability?

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How do you perceive the impact of Machine Learning (ML) in enhancing supply chain management?

Significantly improves demand forecasting accuracy and inventory optimization.

Streamlines logistics and enhances route optimization for efficient deliveries.

Enables real-time tracking and visibility across the supply chain.

Enhances risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Empowers predictive maintenance and quality control.

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How would you rate the collaboration among different teams involved in data management at your organization?

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Does anyone have a good model, software, or resource for calculating Inventory turns for future months or quarters? I have multiple sites and want to change how we measure inventory. Second, if anyone has done this, what did you use to convince Sr. Leadership that inventory turns are the right metric? My business model is built to stock, as I have numerous consumables on the shelf.

Brad ElhartGlobal Director Operational Excellence9 months ago

Do you have a forecast loaded, by part number, for future months and/or quarters? If forecasting, as sales orders come in and are filled how does your forecast get consumed? If no forecast is there enough historical data ...read more

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Has your supply chain implemented advanced technologies such as 5G, IoT, and AI algorithms for predictive analytics? If so, have these implementations led to significant improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and real-time tracking of inventory and shipments? Please share your experiences and insights.

Cost Optimization 5G IoT+4 more

Brad ElhartGlobal Director Operational Excellencea year ago

Not yet , But I have submit a proposal to a company to monitor the full supply from loading to unloading on project side , the whole process should be monitored by putting/integrating Vehicle GPS tracking system in the ...read more

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What do you foresee about the impact of increasing tension of the global Geopolitical (wars, political conflicts, humanitarian crises, rare earth metals & elements, clean water & air, food supply, etc.) on supply chain risk management and disruptions, and what should we do to overcome or prepare for?

Risk Management Culture & Values Peer Insights

Brad ElhartGlobal Director Operational Excellencea year ago

This is an omnibus question that someone could write a book length answer about or give a short superficial answer about. I'll try to aim for something in between.

We've had wars, political conflicts, humanitarian ...read more

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How involved are other teams (e.g. sales, operations, logistics, finance) in your integrated business planning? Are they making key decisions, or simply providing their "blessing"? Are certain teams more involved than others?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Brad ElhartGlobal Director Operational Excellence10 months ago

Currently we do not have a forecasting, demand planning, or fully functioning SIOP or IBP processes. Nearly all planning is supply planning: Procurement -> Planning/Scheduling -> Production -> Shipping, converting ...read more

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