Let’s face it, MRO inventory is usually overbought and underinsured, costing millions. But organizations rarely do anything about it because they’re convinced their data just isn’t in a good enough place to make MRO optimization a priority. But perfect data doesn’t exist, it never will, no matter how many data cleanses you waste money on. Explore how AI is creating a new approach to MRO/indirect materials optimization and bridging the gap between procurement and operations teams, while breaking the stigma of having to have perfect data to get started. Learn how leading manufacturers have adopted an AI approach and have learned the secret that’s been hiding in plain sight. We’ll discuss topics such as: -Eliminating the need for lengthy and costly data cleanse projects -Increasing visibility of spend and price variances to reduce tail spend -Building confidence in your MRO inventory availability to ensure you will have the right part at the right time at the right place, at the right cost -Identifying millions in savings opportunities through inventory deduplication, revamped stocking policies, and network-sharing opportunities

Discover how Arxada, a specialty chemicals company, accelerated its planning transformation using OMP’s advanced platform and EY’s turnkey implementation approach. This session, hosted by Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton and Jake Barr, highlights how focused execution, anchored in a strong business case, enabled rapid value realization across inventory, service levels, and planner efficiency. Learn what made the solution compelling to leadership and how collaborative delivery drove measurable impact. Join us and learn how to: Unlock Rapid Value – How a phased planning approach can deliver quick wins without the long timelines or high costs of traditional transformations. Build Planning Maturity – How to structure your transformation roadmap from foundational to advanced initiatives for step-by-step growth. Boost Performance with Integration – How unified, AI-driven planning tools improve service levels, optimize inventory, reduce costs, and enhance forecast accuracy. Simplify & Accelerate – How automation, scenario modeling, and industry-proven templates reduce complexity, lighten workloads, and speed deployment.