In an ever-evolving world of constant uncertainty and disruptions, the ability to make intelligent decisions becomes the ultimate winning strategy for generating value. Supply Chain Planning leaders must elevate their role to be “decision shapers,” steering and driving the organization’s most critical business decisions. Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr as they welcome Noha Samara, Senior Director Analyst with Gartner, for this special live conversation as a part of our new webinar series, “The Bridge: Connecting Leaders – Inspiring Change.” Join us for this first session and gain insights on how to be a more successful decision shaper and supply chain leader.

ERPs are pivotal in streamlining operations; however, not all ERP solutions provide adequate inventory optimization functionality. SMBs need functionality that provides inventory visibility, automated processes to reduce excess stock and avoid stockouts, precise forecasting capabilities, and predictive analytics to minimize supply and demand risks. Customizing your ERP can lead to expensive challenges in the long term, especially when performing automatic upgrades. Consider using best-in-breed inventory solutions from Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to enhance ERP functionality without unnecessary complexity, ensuring long-term adaptability and efficiency To balance inventory and costs, businesses need to understand what tools are fit for purpose to help achieve inventory optimization, financial success, and market competitiveness.   From this discussion, the audience will have a better understanding of: – The functionality of ERPs – How to assess if ERPs deliver on inventory goals and capabilities – Identify missing gaps for better inventory planning and optimization – What key features to prioritize when selecting an inventory add-on solution – Rearview vs front window when it comes to forecasting and risk in your ERP – How to measure ROI – how best-of-breed solutions like Netstock show ROI when integrated with an ERP