Description:
When: 14 May 2018, 18:00 for 18:30 - 20:00
Where: Reading Town Hall, Blagrave St, Reading, West Berkshire RG1 1QH
Meeting Point: Soane Space
Speaker: Martin Woodward FIMechE , FCILT, Founder/CEO of ToolsGroup Brookes
 Martin Woodward is Founder and CEO of ToolsGroup Brookes, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions and the UK Distributor of Toolsgroup's software.
In 2011 ToolsGroup Brookes deployed their first Machine Learning solution with RS Components, successfully predicting at launch which new products would sell. Since then they have lead the field in practical deployment of Machine Learning and Internet of Things technology to solve supply chain problems for customers such and Aston Martin, Costa Coffee,Telefonica O2 and Danone.
During this event Martin will share practical examples of the use of AI in supply chain planning which bring the potential of this new technology to life.
ToolsGroup is the world's most experienced provider of demand analytics, inventory optimization and supply chain planning software, and has successfully deployed at 300+ customers worldwide in 44+ countries with one of the highest customer retention rates in the software planning industry.
Among ToolsGroup Brookes' clients are Aston Martin, Harley Davidson, BP, Costa Express and NHS Blood and Transplant Service. Martin will show not only how advanced analytics helped improve demand satisfaction performance and reduce costly stock holdings, but how technology combined with expert supply solutions for demand forecasting and inventory optimisation can revolutionise supply chains with end-to-end planning.
Martin is a professional engineer focusing on the efficient manufacture and distribution of goods around the world.
He is the Founder and CEO of ToolsGroup Brookes Supply Chain Solutions - a technology company implementing advanced planning software, a professional services consultancy and a supply chain planning outsourcing company.
Informal discussions will continue in the adjacent pub after the presentation.
Refreshments and a light buffet will be provided.
Book online now or contact Membership Services, Tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting the event code: TVG0360
Cost: Member: Free; Non-Member: Free
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