WEBINAR: How Technology (and AI) is Transforming S&OP Processes. Part 1

HOW TECHNOLOGY (AND AI IN PARTICULAR) IS TRANSFORMING S&OP PROCESSES

Part 1: How AI is enabling NOT displacing S&OP professionals

There’s a fear across almost all knowledge-based industries that AI will disrupt and displace great swathes of the workforce and it’s a threat however, in our experience that’s just not the case. Rather than being a threat AI is turning out to be a great enabler in the world of Supply Chain – giving professionals the information and insights they need to operate in today’s complex retail environments.

In this webinar we’ll look briefly at the history of S&OP and explore how the industry has changed over recent years and where it’s landed. We’ll then explore why so many organisations are struggling to run effective S&OP processes today and then we’ll look at the role that technology can and indeed should be playing in supporting S&OP professionals. We’ll look at the role of AI and explain why it’s the ultimate enabler for S&OP, rather than the great disrupter.

ABOUT THIS EVENT 

In this webinar we’ll explain why S&OP has landed where it has and explain why organisations don’t need to redesign their business processes to take advantage of AI. We’ll talk about the role of AI-powered bottom-up SKU location forecasting and the transformative effect it can have on organisations that let the data underpin their current S&OP processes.

PANELISTS

Alan Gourdie – Founder and CEO, Quantiful

Alan brings a wealth of experience to the table as the driving force behind Quantiful, a leading provider of AI-powered Demand Planning software. With a mission to revolutionize demand forecasting, Alan and his team at Quantiful specialize in leveraging cutting-edge AI and Gen AI technology to optimize inventory management and drive business growth.

With a prestigious clientele including industry giants like Spark, Farmers, Pascoes, tvnz, and Jaycar Australia, Alan's leadership has propelled Quantiful to the forefront of the industry. Prior to founding Quantiful, Alan honed his expertise as a C-suite executive in telecommunications and FMCG sectors, with an impressive international career spanning Amsterdam, Singapore, London, and New Zealand.

Jamie Cormack – Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Quantiful

Jamie is a global expert with over two decades of exceptional leadership in enterprise product and supply chain management. As the co-founder and director at Quantiful, Jamie's journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in navigating the intricacies of global markets.

With a wealth of experience managing product and supply chains at renowned companies such as Telstra in Australia, VF in New Zealand, and Brightstar in Southeast Asia, Jamie has honed an unparalleled understanding of the challenges posed by the ever-evolving and volatile demands of consumers worldwide.

Attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights from Jamie, whose deep industry knowledge and strategic vision have positioned Quantiful at the forefront of transformative solutions for meeting the challenges of the modern business world.

HOST

Faraz Bidar - SCLAA VIC/TAS

Faraz holds the role of Supply Chain Planning and Operations Manager at La Marzocco, concurrently serving as the State Vice President for VIC/TAS within the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA). He has PhD in the area of Supply Chain Management, investigating the information technology productivity paradox in the Australian supply chain industry and how to unlock the potential. With a wealth of industry experience spanning over 12 years, Faraz has expertise in supply chain planning, logistics optimisation, supply chain analytics, technology solutions development, and process improvement. His diverse background includes working across various sectors, such as manufacturing, 3PL, retail, wholesale, FMCG, health, and energy sector. Faraz has successfully led teams and spearheaded over 100 projects, consistently delivering high-quality supply chain solutions and implementations that result in high customer satisfaction.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The target audience for the series is senior S&OP professionals / C-suite that have a strategic interest in the future of S&OP.

Professionals from IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain will gain valuable insights into their specific areas of responsibility by attending the webinar.