LatentView’s exclusive networking event—Shifting Gears: Building a Connected Ecosystem to Drive Growth—in Dearborn buzzed with ideas as industry leaders tackled how to leverage analytics and AI to drive profitability and growth. Here’s a recap of the key takeaways and insights.
Chief Data and Analytics Officer (Interim)
Ford Motor Company
Business Head – Industrials
LatentView Analytics
Accurately forecasting demand, especially for new products like electric vehicles, is critical yet tedious. The panelists offered a toolbox of solutions. Scott championed the importance of analyzing customer data to predict what kind of inventory companies would need. “We get our demand directly from customers,” he explained, “but we also need to predict inventory management. How close can we get to delivering exactly what customers need, when they need it? That’s why we use tools and solutions to streamline communication and planning.”
“Seasonality and single-sourced products make forecasting a challenge. We often end up with excess inventory, tying up cash flow,” said Neil, highlighting the need to optimize inventory. Erica suggested combining historical sales data with market research to get a more nuanced picture of future demand, not just relying on past trends.Â
As the final checkered flag waved at the Shifting Gears event, Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView, delivered a fitting closing note. He emphasized the importance of these takeaways, highlighting how data and AI can empower businesses to navigate the complexities of the modern industrial landscape. Krishnan urged attendees to not just be inspired but to take action and leverage the event’s insights to implement practical solutions within their own organizations. By embracing data and AI, he concluded, businesses can not only weather disruptions but seize the opportunities that lie ahead, securing a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving world.Â
The Shifting Gears event in Detroit concluded on a high note, leaving attendees with valuable insights and a renewed sense of perspective about the transformative power of data and AI.
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