The Planning Desk: The ACT before ManufACTuring

We discuss forecasting and discussed how you could introduce AI into the organization around forecasting.

In this episode, I was able to interview Matt Stewert, a Site manager of a local manufacturing company in the twin cities.  He brought a unique take on load and capacity.  We were able to talk a few challenges that have come up and some of the P&L impact that it could have if you are not aligned with your load and capacity.

This episode will discuss everything from Standard of Work for planners to KPI's for the department and how to get them to be proactive instead of reactive.

This episode traces the evolution of manufacturing planning-from manual boards and spreadsheet to ERP, analytics and emerging AI tools.  WE unpack where most manufacturers get stuck, what digital maturity really looks like, and how modern planning systems can unlock visibility, control and scalability. 

In this opening episode, we breakdown why manufacturing success is won or lost long before a part reaches the shop floor.  We explore how effective planning shifts organizations from constant firefighting to controlled execution- and why planning is the true backbone of high-performing manufacturing operations