There’s an ever-increasing amount of data surrounding the global supply chain, with more data sources always joining the party. It’s easy to get stuck in reactive mode, sifting through piles of information and trying to figure out what’s beneficial when you’re already in crisis mode. This discussion will dig into developing a more purposeful, proactive approach to digital data and data-driven decision-making, covering five key steps that can help you stay ahead of a rapidly changing world.   In this session, we’ll uncover: Strategically Navigating Data: By starting with the end in mind, you can unlock the true power of data and acquire the skill to extract meaningful insights. Unveiling Stakeholders and Impact: Learn to identify key stakeholders and understand the ripple effect in complex interconnected networks. AI’s Reality vs. Hype: Explore the potential of AI to distinguish reality from fantasy. Elevating Data Quality: Transition your team from chaos to clarity by embracing standardization, normalization, and data quality for informed decision-making. Close the Loop with Measurable Success: Pave the way for achievable goals and tangible outcomes to set the stage for succes

Supply chain optimization teams are moving beyond one-off business requests and occasional network design studies. As supply chains become more dynamic, leading teams are supporting broader decision-making, becoming proactive decision partners, and helping businesses unlock greater value, faster. In this webinar, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr with Supply Chain Now will welcome Mohit Dobhal with Decision Spot and Craig Frankland with Fresenius Medical Care, a global healthcare leader, to discuss how they lead strategy using Foresta® supply chain design and optimization. We will explore how optimization, AI, and modern decision-support technology are reducing time to value and helping teams deliver measurable impact across network, inventory, transportation, and capacity decisions. Key Takeaways: 1. How optimization teams are moving from reactive analysis to proactive decision support 2. How AI and optimization are reducing time to value from months to weeks — or even days 3. Where supply chain optimization teams are creating measurable business impact and leading strategy 4. Real-world ROI examples from recent supply chain optimization initiatives 5. What enables optimization teams to scale their impact