Join SCN co-hosts Scott W. Luton and Elaine Benfield, as they facilitate an insightful conversation with AI strategist and proven expert Vin Vashishta, CEO of V Squared. The discussion will center on the realities of AI in the workplace. It will feature Vin’s proven “been there, done that” expert perspective rooted in reality, not all the hype and hoopla that you’ll find across industry. We’ll tackle critical questions such as: Is AI just another wave of automation, or is it fundamentally different? Can we trust AI agents to operate independently? Will 80% of jobs really be automated in the next five years? How can supply chain leaders more successfully & strategically apply AI to drive desired, tangible results? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from the guru that Scott has named “one of the most brilliant voices on Artificial Intelligence in global business today.”

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