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##### The Next Era of Supply Planning: Why execution visibility and AI are reshaping manufacturing performance
#### The Next Era of Supply Planning: Why execution visibility and AI are reshaping manufacturing performance
Manufacturers have invested heavily in planning, and now AI is at the top of the agenda. Yet production is still at risk.
In this on-demand webinar, we share insights from 150 manufacturing leaders on where supply plans break down, why issues are discovered too late, and where AI is starting to play a role in helping teams act earlier and protect production.
Watch Suzanne Maddux, VP of Supply Chain at Mercury, and LeanDNA’s CMO, Jordan Slabaugh have a practical discussion on what it takes to move from planning to production readiness.
**What we covered:**
- **Where supply plans break down on the factory floor**
- **Why shortages and missed commits are still discovered too late**
- **What keeps teams stuck in reactive mode**
- **How AI is helping and where it still falls short in improving manufacturing execution**
[Watch now](https://info.leandna.com/may-expert-exchange-on-demand#register-now)
#### About The Supply Planning Expert Exchange.
A conversational webinar series where the industry’s most respected supply chain and operations leaders take the mic.
Every other month, you’ll join a featured expert for a fast-paced, **rapid-fire conversation.** Hear real stories from leaders who are navigating digital transformation, combating daily disruption, and connecting supply chain to core business strategy. No fluff. Just candid insights from leaders who are doing the work and sharing what they’ve learned along the way.