WEBINAR

Why Supply Chain Planning and MOM Must Work Together

Planning and manufacturing chase the same goals—often apart. This live webinar will explain why aligning supply chain planning with manufacturing operations is essential, and how connecting plans to shop-floor reality improves visibility, responsiveness, service, cost and throughput.

March 25, 2026

3:00 PM UTC

1 hour

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Summary

Supply chain planning and manufacturing operations often work toward the same goals — but not always together. Planning happens upstream, while execution realities unfold on the factory floor, creating gaps in visibility, responsiveness and performance.

This live event explores why closer alignment between supply chain planning and manufacturing operations management (MOM) has become essential for manufacturers facing increased volatility and performance pressure. Attendees will learn how connecting planning and execution enables more realistic plans, faster reaction to change and better operational outcomes across cost, service level and throughput.

Designed for manufacturing and supply chain leaders, this session focuses on practical principles and real-world challenges rather than technology for technology’s sake.

What will attendees learn:

Why supply chain plans break down during execution and how tight alignment with MOM helps close the gap
How to align planning decisions with real manufacturing constraints on the shop floor
What level of visibility is needed to effectively react to disruptions
How stronger alignment improves service level, cost control and manufacturing throughput
How did one manufacturer implement and align its supply chain and MOM solutions, and what value did it bring?

Speaker

Mike Bradford

Director - DELMIA Strategic Business Development and Marketing

Dassault Systèmes

Michael J. BRADFORD has over 30 years of experience in Manufacturing and Information Technologies as a MIS Manager, Materials Manager, Management Consultant, Software Consultant, Business Owner and part-time college instructor. He is currently the Sr. Industry Process Consultant for Transportation & Mobility in the DELMIA Center of Excellence. Mike is a member of ASCM (the Association for Supply Chain Management – formerly APICS) and AIAG (the Automotive Industry Action Group.) He has contributed to multiple industry work groups, has spoken at numerous industry workshops and conferences and has been published in several trade magazines.

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