#89: Future-Proofing Service Supply Chains with Chad Hawkinson of Baxter Planning

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Together with Chad Hawkinson, Chief Innovation Officer at Baxter Planning, we discussed the current trends and innovations in the service supply chain space. Chad shared how Baxter Planning helps companies optimize spare parts management, reducing inventory by 25% and saving customers over $500 million in 2024. We also discussed their focus on AI and machine learning for forecasting and digital twin simulations to improve resiliency. Some of their notable successes include a 20% improvement in first-time fix rates for Beckman Coulter. Chad also shared some of their upcoming products, including real-time visibility tools, AI-driven ETAs, and a module for budget-constrained planning. He also emphasized the importance of specialized solutions for service parts management.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd